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5 of The World’s Most Luxurious and Expensive Hotel Rooms – Live The Life Of The Uber-Rich!
As celebrities and the uber-rich have demand even more luxury and indulgence, the 5-star rating is no longer sufficient indication that the hotel is the best. Six-star has yet to come of age, but there are still incredible suites and rooms in the world's most...
Top Things To Do When Your Cruise Ship Stops In Mykonos
Mykonos stands out as one of the most desired stops on a cruise among the islands of Greece. With so much to choose from, here are top things to do while your on the island of Mykonos. Windswept, remote and simply beautiful, the Greek island...
Cruising Into The Future – Where Cruising is Headed in 2013 and Beyond
Lind and I have just returned from attending Cruise Shipping Miami, a global cruise conference that brings together the world's major cruise lines, destination representatives and ship building suppliers - quite a heady experience! For three days we attended seminars, chatted with cruise line CEOs...
Tips For Staying Safe While Traveling in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a popular destination with visitors bustling, vibrant and packed with things to see and do. Known for its legalization of prostitution and relaxed attitude to cannabis, this laid-back city is pretty safe, with little in the way of violent crime. However, it's always...
Parador Amour! Fall in Love with Spain’s Most Enchanting Accommodations
Parador Amour! Fall in Love with Spain’s Best Kept Accommodation Secret Staying in an historic Parador of Spain is an infinitely more exciting way to see the country than staying in a hotel that is indistinguishable from any other resort. A Parador stay will give you...
How To Avoid Theft and Outsmart Pickpockets and Soundrels in Europe
Practical advice to avoid theft and outsmart pickpockets and scoundrels while traveling in Europe. So you're on your romantic weekend break to Paris with your partner and everything's going so well you can't believe your luck. You go to an ice cream parlor to treat yourself,...
The Other Face Of Greece – Ski Resorts!
A Quick Guide To The Best Ski Resorts Close to Athens Greece Believe it or not, skiing is a popular activity in Greece! Do not let those brochures and flyers of the deep blue Mediterranean waters fool you into thinking that this is all there is...
5 Brilliant Family Days-Out in Cheshire England
Looking for family-friendly days out that suit everyone isn't always easy. Leaving kids to sit around the house all day at the weekend or during school holidays isn't great either. If you are looking for days out the whole family can enjoy, the north west...
A Merry MunchThrough Beautiful Strasbourg – An Alsace Trip Report
I am so happy to be back in Alsace, especially here in Strasbourg. I have not been here since the 90's when while teaching at Boston Latin Academy, I was part of a French teacher exchange hosted by the Boston Public Schools and the Boston Strasbourg...
Running With The Bulls, A Once-In-A-Lifetime Adrenaline Rush
In Pamplona, Spain, one of the most unique events in the world takes place each July. The Running of the Bulls which has made Pamplona famous worldwide, is known as encierro in Spanish and means to lock up or to pen. There have been many...
Best Places to eat in Brighton’s North Laine
For those of you, who aren’t familiar with Brighton, allow me to provide you with a quick overview. Situated on the South Coast of England, Brighton is often referred to as London by the sea. What was once an ancient fishing village has transformed over...
What I Learned While Volunteering Abroad
When I graduated school, like many of my generation, I had no idea where I wanted to go. No aspirations on what I wanted to be. A friend suggested that volunteering abroad teaching English as a foreign language could help me get away from my...
The Many Charms of a Seaside Getaway to Brighton, England
The south of England is full of seaside resorts as well as peaceful, country hideaways. Perhaps the most popular is the seaside town of Brighton, one of the cultural hotspots of the south of England as well as being a popular holiday destination for all...
The World’s Most Beautiful Vineyards
The World’s Five Most Beautiful Vineyards A holiday to a wine resort is one sure-fire way of guaranteeing a good time. Wine inexplicably tastes better when you’re drinking it whilst admiring the vines that created it. Of course, with good wine, comes good food and luxurious...
Take The Kids On A Fossil Hunting Adventure In Great Britain
Prehistoric Britain - Great places to take the kids fossil hunting If you're looking for a bit of a different family outing next summer, why not go fossil hunting? The UK is absolutely packed to the rafters with fossils and it isn't just trained archaeologists that...
Sunny Sorrento – A Perfect Base to Explore Southern Italy
Sorrento makes a perfect base to explore the beauty of southern Italy. Here are the top 5 places to easily visit from Sorrento. The world is a smaller and more accessible place these days and we are reaching more destinations with ease. It's intriguing to experience...
A Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in the UK
If you are looking for something unique this Christmas but really don’t fancy slogging it out on Oxford Street, why not enjoy your shopping with some of these magical festive experiences at the best Christmas Markets in the UK. London Southbank This market always offers a festive...
Discover The 10 Most Beautiful Cities of Spain
Spain is surrounded on three sides by water – the Atlantic Ocean, the Cantabrian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It was conquered by the Moors who have left Spain with a fine Moorish architectural legacy. Enviably there are more beautiful cities in Spain than any...
Popular Ways For Travellers To Work in France
Popular work opportunities in France for adventurous language travellers If you’re travelling to France as a student from an EU country, you will also have the option of finding work while you’re there. All EU nationals can find employment in France and obtain residence permits if...
Exploring Top Paris Sites in the Iconic 7th and 8th Arrondissement
Paris, often called the City of Lights, has a number of iconic attractions to visit. The 7th and 8th arrondissement are home to the famous Champs-Élysées, the Invalides as well as the Eiffel Tower. Even if you have already been to Paris once, it is...