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Hawaii: A State of Grace
The floral-infused air kisses your face, the roar of waves fills your ears, and your eyes can’t find one spot in which to rest upon as the landscape before you offers a plethora of stunning views. Exhale. You’re in Hawaii.
Find a home away from home with Wimdu
If you’re comfortable staying someone’s home while traveling or opening your own door, Wimdu is a service that connects travellers with locals renting rooms—at rates well below nearby hotels.
Off the Beaten Track in Corfu
Forget the brochure hype and take the less-trodden trail and within no time you will find quiet coves, coastal viewpoints and hilltop tavernas where you can enjoy home cooking at its best to the backbeat of goat bells.
Reasons To Go Round-The-World
For many, a round-the-world trip is something that they have always dreamed of and that they will go to any lengths to do. For others, a little more persuasion might be involved to get them to break their routine, plan a route and book their airfare for the trip of a lifetime.
Spain For All Seasons
When you think of Spain your thoughts usually turn to sun, sea and sangria. But a Spanish holiday doesn’t necessarily have to mean a summer holiday.
Lip-smacking South East Asia
South East Asia offers fantastic experiences for all the senses—and it’s what keeps Jeremy Head going back for more. Check out this guest blogger’s favourites!
I love Las Vegas!
You don’t have to spend all day putting your chips down. There’s a surprising number of things to do in Vegas aside from gambling.
Experiences to treat yourself to when travelling round-the-world
An interesting new study was brought to our attention recently, asking what offers the greatest happiness—experiences or material goods? The study published in the Journal of Consumer Research looked at whether experiences—such as going travelling—bring greater happiness than material acquisitions, such as purchasing a new car. “The sentiment has been that individuals will be happier if they spend their money on experiences (theatre, concerts and vacations) as opposed to material purchases (fancy cars, bigger houses and gadgets),” the study’s authors explain.
The best of Kefalonia for families, foodies and friends
Greece might have been purpose-built to host wonderful villa holidays. Blessed with some of Europe’s finest scenery (not to mention a sun-kissed climate) it is a country where a week spent lazing by a pool has become an art form – not least because most villas in Greece are spacious, modern affairs where you can truly let your cares ebb away.
Why Is Renting The Best Way To Really See London?
There are few cities in the world more diverse than London. For starters, it’s estimated that over 230 different languages are spoken in the English capital. As anyone who has spent any length of time here can testify, the city is also divided into a series of small boroughs that all have their own unique identity and which offer visitors a wide variety of choice.
A Cape of Captivation!
It’s no wonder why Cape Town continues to draw in a diverse range of travellers and visitors all year round. From the beautiful white sands to the impressive presence of the magnificent Table Mountain, the mother city of Africa is certainly a region I’ll be returning to.
Enjoy Wimbledon!
The Wimbledon Championships, which got under way on June 20, is a highlight of the sporting calendar, but it’s much more than just a tennis tournament. It’s actually the oldest tennis tournament around, although that’s not what makes it really stand out. No, it’s the selection of quintessential British traditions and quirks that make it so appealing and create such a buzz for a frantic fortnight of watching the best of the best slog it out at the All England Club.
Italian Rooms with a View!
Whether you’re hankering for a high-brow weekend, nights of hedonism in Italy’s fair cities or a peachy rural bolthole surrounded by lakes and mountains we’ve hand-picked five of the finest Italian hotels with serious wow factor.
Travelling the world’s golf courses on a shoestring budget
If you dream of a different tee in every country, without bursting the budget, a little research will go a long way.
Go Around the World in your Gap Year
If you have just finished school, or you are just about to, and the idea of planning a round-the-world trip appeals to you, here a few of the important steps you need to take along the way to open up a world of opportunity and travelling enjoyment.
Packing Tips for Excursions Near and Far
Packing sensibly can make for a more comfortable and trouble-free journey. Guest blogger Bradley Fink weighs in with the key to easy travel!
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
Perhaps the greatest thing about staying at Mandalay Bay is the sheer variety of things to do and see. After checking out your lavish room, pay a visit to the pool, often billed as the absolute best pool in all of Las Vegas.
Free Travel Language Guides from World Nomads
Have you ever been stuck in a country wanting to be polite, but not even knowing the word for ‘please’? Or been frustrated when you couldn’t ask for the most basic directions to where you’re going? WorldNomads.com Language Guides give you enough phrases to keep you travelling safely and get more from your holiday.
How to Save on Airfare for a RTW Trip
Let’s face it, a true round-the-world (RTW) trip demands a budget of $20,000 or more—a figure that not many people can save effectively in a short span of time
The Weird and Wonderful Side of Tenerife
No doubt that Tenerife has a long history, beautiful scenery and a great cultural heritage. But it’s also home to some very weird, unusual and downright interesting things. Here are three of the more unusual tourist draws on the island.
