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5 Trendy International travel destinations for 2012

Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 1:20 am

So you’ve packed your bag quite a few times and checked off your travel list some of the top tourist destination sites around the globe, but get ready to start packing again with some of these year’s top vacation wonders. Experience the African Jungle in Luxury The first thing that tends to come to mind when you think about a jungle adventure is roughing it out in shifty tents and hoards of mosquitoes and menacingly close wildlife. Yet you can experience all the wonders of nature and the diverse jungles in unparalleled luxury. The Massai Mara of Kenya offers offers…

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Spread a Little Happiness: Volunteering at Home And Abroad

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:45 am

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Once a year the company that I work for allows us to volunteer our services at a local charity project. Such days are a great initiative where we get out of the office and lend a helping hand in the local community. This year we volunteered at a garden development which covers an acre of land on an old allotment site overlooking the sea and the Sussex Downs. The aim of the group is to grow seasonal produce, teach gardening and promote the nutritional values of organically grown food. This was a really special experience and our team really benefitted…

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Enjoy the Night Life of Paris

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 11:45 pm

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Have you always wanted to have a taste of what Paris’ night life is like? In the following section, we will delve a bit deeper into how you can enjoy one of the most dazzling aspects of living in or touring Paris – its nightlife. But first, here are a few quick facts for the first time travellers to the city. The coldest month in Paris is January, when even the locals get out of the city to ward off the cold. If you don’t mind the weather, then you can definitely sill enjoy plenty of activities in Paris during…

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How to survive the Long Haul Flights

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 4:02 am

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Tips for Surviving the long haul! For the business traveler who has to take regular long haul flights, reducing the physical and mental effects of the change in time zones is vital. This is even more important if one is arriving at a destination and walking straight into an important meeting. Following these five simple steps will help the seasoned traveler minimize the stress associated with long haul flights. PREPARE Before setting off, plan for all eventualities. The seasoned traveler should ensure that all his or her electrical items are fully charged. One should make sure this is done the…

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The Top 5 New Zealand Festivals

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at 3:55 am

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Each year, New Zealand hosts more than 300 different arts, music, food and other-themed festivals which attract natives and international visitors alike. A significant proportion of these festivals (40+) are held in the month of February which is known as festival season in the country and as such, many travellers will book their NZ holiday/s to coincide with this time. However, as a regular visitor of New Zealand I have attended more than a handful of ‘Zealand’s festivals and I can tell you that not all of the best ones are held during the second month of the year! If…

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Sailing Vacations In the Wake of Odysseus

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 10:27 am

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Odysseus’ journey is surely one of the most fabulous in literature, and you can plan a fun trip with a yacht rental visiting some of the places in the Mediterranean which are thought to have inspired Homer in his account of Odysseus’ travels. Along the way he encounters the horrible one-eyed Cyclops, has a seven-year affair with the enchanting Calypso, meets his dead mother in the underworld, and rescues his men from the heady and addictive lotus flowers, among other adventures. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope is peeling off leech-like suitors and managing her role as single mother as best she…

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Planning the Details of Caribbean Destination Wedding

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 1:41 am

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While a destination wedding may be many a bride’s dream, there are many hoops that you need to jump through before it comes to fruition. While it may not be easy, in fact it may be downright frustrating at times, there are a few useful tips that you can keep in mind to help you make your destination wedding as hassle-free as possible for everyone involved. Give Ample Notice with Save the Date Cards Before anything else, make sure to send out your Save the Dates at least six months prior to the ceremony. Some etiquette experts even suggest sending…

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Magical Madrid – The Highlights of Spain’s Capital City

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at 3:06 am

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Stylish and sophisticated, sensuous and hedonistic, cultural and cosmopolitan; Spain’s capital city achieves all of these characteristics with laid-back ease. The third largest city in Europe and often considered the most Spanish of Spanish cities, Madrid dances to a twenty-four hour rhythm and the pulse is irresistibly infectious. If Madrid can be considered to have a beating heart from which all city life radiates, then this must be the Puerta del Sol: the ‘Gate of the Sun’. The centre point of this sweeping crescent-shaped plaza is ‘Kilometre Zero’ – the point from which each of Madrid’s six national roads officially…

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Fun Trips Perfect For Spring Holidays

Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 12:05 am

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Summer may be one of the most popular times to travel, but why not buck the trend and save yourself some money by choosing a perfect spring fling? If it’s sun you’re after, you’ll find there are plenty of countries that have plenty from March to May, and if you’re hoping for an adventure holiday, this could be the perfect time of year for you to get your thrills and spills. Put a spring in your step by choosing a holiday that will leave you refreshed and invigorated. Time for Thai? Spring is a wonderful time to visit Thailand. Not…

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