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NYE Around the World

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012

While it may happen at different times, the celebration of the New Year is something that’s universally celebrated by all, every culture across the world has its own traditions and customs to ring in the New Year. It’s not just the time zones that are different, the build-up and the aftermath of New Year’s day [...]

Top 5 Christmas Shopping Destinations in Europe

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Paris It feels that including Paris on any list about shopping is mandatory, and it’s no surprise that it features here. Any type of store that you can think of, you’ll find here and with places like the shopping arcade Palais Royal, Marché St Pierre and Lafayette Maison, you’ll quickly realise why Paris is regarded as one [...]

Shop Abroad Till You Drop

By rebecca - Last updated: Friday, October 12, 2012

With shopping, going into the same place and knowing what to expect can wear thin pretty quickly and let’s face it, sometimes the joy of shopping is discovering a new place and just exploring. So what better way to do that then to plan a quick shopping trip away and find goods that you couldn’t [...]

American Road Trip Route 66

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, October 4, 2012

Sometimes, a good holiday can be more about the journey than the destination. Usually the journey is associated with the boring and stressful parts of a holiday; catching a plane, riding on a long train journey and flagging down taxis. Yet that cannot be said when you are on a road trip. True, getting from [...]

Bali – Less Is More

By rebecca - Last updated: Friday, September 14, 2012

Located in the country of Indonesia, Bali may be a small island – it’s slightly smaller than the county of Lincolnshire – but there are many things that you can do while you’re there, making it a fantastic destination if you’re looking for a sunny and tropical destination. You’ll quickly discover that whatever you look [...]

Famous Museum Destinations

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012

Some people want more from a holiday than a chaste opportunity to luxuriate on the beach or by the pool; they want to learn and immerse themselves in arts and culture. Fortunately, the world’s best holiday destinations also host some of the most famous museums for holiday-goers to indulge in. They hold the most sought-after [...]

Australian Activity-Filled Holiday

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012

Australia: sun, sea and sand, you may be thinking, and you’d be perfectly correct in doing so, but there’s a lot more going on Down Under, and it’s exhilarating. If you base yourself in Sydney, you will be perfectly placed to enjoy an activity-filled holiday that is sure to leave a mark and push you [...]

Explore Edinburgh

By rebecca - Last updated: Friday, August 3, 2012

Scotland may not be the first summer holiday destination that springs to mind; it doesn’t have luscious, sandy beaches, scorching temperatures or an exotic temperament, but that is not to say it isn’t worth your while. Indeed, Scotland is a treasure trove of tourist delights at this time of year. Whether you are exploring the [...]

New York – The Big Apple

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012

New York is probably the most famous city on earth and has so much to offer as a city break location, from Broadway shows to a huge variety of restaurants, stores and museums as well as dozens of tourist attractions. The Big Apple is one of those dream destinations that has a unique vibe that’s [...]

Florida – The Sunshine State

By Holly - Last updated: Friday, June 8, 2012

  The sunny southern eastern state of Florida has long been billed as a fantastic holiday destination because of its fine weather and huge array of theme parks. But once you’ve had your fill of rides and rollercoasters there’s still lots to do and see in Florida, whether it’s the history of the area or [...]