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Would you go on holiday on your own?

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I tend not to go to the cinema unless I really want to see the film. This probably happens a handful of times each year and I must say I love it. There’s no doubt in my mind that the cinema is more special than watching something on television or indeed on a plane. The big question for today though is…  is it ok to go on your own? I am firmly in the yes camp. I think it’s ok to do almost everything alone. Apart from perhaps tennis and tango.  And a see-saw. But... (c) Small Luxury Hotels of the World Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

High five from the Cotswolds

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Tamara Kaye-Honey, founder of Los Angeles interior design studio House of Honey, is our kind of traveller: intrepid and in-the-know. It’s why we tapped her as a Smith Hotel Awards judge, and to share top tips from a recent family Cotswolds escape. 1. BEST PLACE TO FIND RELIGION | AT THE CHAPEL BAKERY On the way from London, stop off for a mid-morning nibble At the Chapel bakery, a charming congregational church-turned-coaching-inn in ... (c) Smith Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

My Portuguese Pad with James Villas

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“Is this whole place ours? The whole thing? Nah, it can’t be.” We’d followed the directions James Villas had sent us perfectly. We’d even put the address into the satnav in our hire car to make doubly sure we didn’t get lost. Yet here we were, sat outside a Portuguese mansion and wondering where we The post My Portuguese Pad with James Villas appeared first on The Travel (c) The Travel Hack - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Experiencing voluntourism in Cape Town, South Africa @newkidzprojects @handsupholidays

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On my recent trip to which began with some days in the Winelands and Cape Town, I got to do something special: for 2 days, I got to help a local charity – New Kidz on the Block, a local organization that works to create awareness for South Africa’s 3 million orphaned, destitute and vulnerable children with their work, which includes makeovers to daycare centres in the outskirts of Cape Town. It was my first ‘voluntourism’ experience, so to say – and... (c) Mrs. O Around the World - a luxury travel blog by Ana Silva O'Reilly - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

10 Questions: Tone Adserø of Hotel Cort

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In our General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for personal stories and insider perspective. This week, we get to know Tone Adserø of Hotel Cort in Mallorca, Spain. Best hotel room at the property: The Plaça Suite, number 23, with its high ceiling, double shower and huge bed. The hotel’s most […] (c) Passport Luxury Travel Blog | Kiwi Collection - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

How to Beat Anxiety When Traveling Solo

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This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 21, 2015 Traveling solo can elicit a mixed bag of emotions: Excitement, happiness, fear, boredom, stress… the whole gamut. Still, traveling alone is well worth it. Don’t let the fear of boredom or anxiety prevent you from reaping these benefits. Instead, follow our tips for coping with stress and getting the most out of your solo adventure. Nix Anxiety Create an itinerary. Detailed trip planning... (c) Leave Your Daily Hell - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

A Perfect Weekend in Pensacola Beach

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Pensacola Beach/Visit Pensacola Pensacola, Florida has long been known as a resort destination for beach lovers across the United States. Here, (truly!) white sand blankets the beautiful coastline — reminiscent of the Caribbean, but just a short drive from most southern cities as well as the Midwest. What many people may not know, though, is that Pensacola is rich in history and has a burgeoning food scene. Here’s how to spend a perfect beach weekend. What to Do Naturally, the beach gets top billing in Pensacola, and ... (c) Shermans Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Riding with Wild Horses in Nevada

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Riding Wild Horses At first, the salt stretched out into pools of white, turning pink with a violet shadow and evaporating into the sky. The salt made sense, as did the lake, those two words giving rise to the name of the place where we’d landed. But then the salt stopped shining, the earth reasserted its dark chocolate tones amid scrubs ... (c) Inside the Travel Lab - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

The incredibly lovely Chateau de Chenonceau

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1Dad1Kid.com Having traveled around a lot of Europe, we’ve seen a lot of castles. Some leave indelible impressions on you while others are only impressive in the moment. We visited Chateau de Chenonceau while on a Loire Valley tour with City Wonders, and it left a vibrant impression on both me and my son.  A Brief History of Chenonceau The castle was originally built in 1513 but was later significantly embellished by Diane de Poitiers, the favorite courtesan of King Henri II. She was a brilliant woman and eventually had so much trust from the king that ... (c) 1Dad1Kid.com - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Costa Rica

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Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Central America is a hop, skip and a jump away from the United States. It’s that kind of access I want my students to know. It’s that possibility and ability of choice that can help make travel happen. Places become more than dots on a map - they become memories. Accents are not solely other languages or sounds fumbled through in high school - they become... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Getting to Know Serbia

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Greetings, I’m writing this from Zlatibor, a resort town I had the pleasure of visiting last summer which is in the western part of Serbia. Zlatibor is a popular spot in the summer where people from all over Serbia come to spend their holidays as well as a destination in demand during the winter months for the skiing and such. Besides that, it’s also a happening place with lots going on for those interested in some evening activities or apres ski. Since we last chatted I... (c) Stop Having a Boring Life - Global Living Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Photo of the Week: Moment of Reflection at the Taj Mahal

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Moment of Reflection at the Taj Mahal This week’s travel photo was captured at the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal is one of the most spectacular buildings we’ve ever witnessed. Often times famous tourist attractions don’t live up to the hype, but the Taj Mahal certainly made a lasting impression on us. We arrived at the entrance gate just after sunrise, well before the waves of tourist buses arrived. This gave us a solid hour... (c) Traveling Canucks - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

10 Awesome Irish Castles for an Ireland Road Trip

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It’s funny the things we’ll do when we travel that we’d never do at home. During our Ireland road trip, one of these things was on our list of must-dos when visiting one of many Irish castles. Romeo thinks it’s gross to share a glass of milk, even if the other person is his wife of 11 years and companion of 16 years. Yet he will lay on his back over a gaping hole many stories up, trusting a stranger to keep a strong hold on him so he doesn’t ... (c) Travel the World - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Thoughts On Going Home Again

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Blue Ridge Mountains, VirginiaIn 1999 I finished up graduate school and moved to the Washington, DC region, a part of the world that I still call home. Even at that point I hadn’t lived full time in Southwestern Virginia for more than five years, and calling it home was a stretch. Moving around a lot as a kid I’ve lived in 10 states and Roanoke, Virginia was my... (c) LandLopers - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

An Unusual Guide To Travel Essentials

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So you probably know to bring your passport and your travel insurance details, but what about the little things that make a big difference? We’ve gathered a number of unusual suitcase essentials, for when you’re travelling abroad, which might just make your journey a whole lot easier. Extension Cord There’s nothing worse than getting to your hotel room, after a long flight, to find that there aren’t enough plug sockets to go around. An extension cord is particularly useful if you have... (c) E Travel Blog | Today Travel News & Trip Ideas - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Why Buffalo Is the Ultimate Destination for Frank Lloyd Wright “Architourists”

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Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. As an interior designer and lover of architecture, I’m a huge Frank Lloyd Wright fangirl. How can I not be? Frank Lloyd Wright is responsible for this: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, Pennsylvania © Carol M. Highsmith … and this: New York City's Guggenheim Museum (design by Frank Lloyd Wright) © Sunny Ripert So needless to say, I was thrilled when I had the chance to spend a few days in Buffalo, New York. Wait, Buffalo? That’s right. Buffalo, NY is a Frank Lloyd Wright-lover&#... (c) Vagabondish - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Zaghouan: A Worthwhile Day Trip for Your Tunisia Itinerary

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Zaghouan is a small city that’s off the beaten path for most Tunisia tours. Recently I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to the city that sits at the foot of Djebel Zaghouan, just 60 km south of Tunis. Being a small city without a large selection of hotels, most guidebooks... (c) Jordan Tours & Holidays, Tunisia Tours & Holidays, Palestine Tours & HolidaysJordan Tours & Holidays, Tunisia Tours & Holidays, Palestine Tours & Holidays - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Introducing Explorers’ Collection

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Introducing the Explorers’ Collection - a curated series of unique expeditions to the world’s most remote destinations. Through paths less traveled to seldom-seen destinations, one-of-a-kind accommodation and unique modes of travel, the Explorers’ Collection brings incredible experiences to today's adventure traveler. (c) Quark Expeditions® Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Celebrating Indra Jatra (Yenya) festival in Kathmandu

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Indra Jatra in Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur) Indra Jatra is Kathmandu’s largest festival After the Gai Jatra festival comes Indra Jatra. And between them are a number of smaller festivals and celebrations. Yes, this is Nepal’s peak time of year for festivals! For tourists visiting Nepal it is a unique opportunity to not only experience an awesome spectacle but also a chance to witness the largest traditional festival in Kathmandu along with catching a glimpse of the Living Goddesses of the valley – the Kumari. ... (c) The Longest Way Home | Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Capella Singapore: A Retreat Away from the Urban Jungle

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Singapore is a special place for me. It’s where I was born and raised, and where I spent almost 20 years of my life. Regardless of how much time I’ve been away, Singapore is and always will be my home. Every time I go back, there’s always something ... (c) Wild Junket - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall – Your Travel Video Coffee Break

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It’s been a few years since we were in China, but thanks to the video editing help of Geoff Matthews of Wandertooth, we finally have the opportunity to show you our videos from past travels. If you want to do some easy Great Wall hiking, the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China is the perfect location. would you like to hike the Great Wall? Read more about our Mutianyu Great Wall Hike at The Great Wall of China.  It’s located a little further out of Beijing than the more popular Badalang Great Wall... (c) The Planet D: Canada's Adventure Couple - Read entire story here. … [Read more]