If clubbing is high on your list for a successful holiday, our guide will go some way to making your next holiday one to remember. Ibiza has been and will always be a central focus for clubbers – sleeping all day and partying all night. Although there are two fantastic clubbing destinations in the UK […]
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There’s nothing more American than a road trip. Here are five places you can’t miss on your journey between two great destinations: Boston to Chicago. Adirondack Mountains About four hours from Boston, take a break and embrace nature at the Great Sacandaga Lake, one of the Adirondack Mountains’ largest lakes measuring 29 miles long and
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Central Amsterdam is not huge, but the sites are spread out enough that public transportation is essential. The above-ground tram system was easy to learn. Walking Freely The Amsterdam free walking tour did not disappoint us. Starting in Dam Square, our native guide provided a wealth of information as we strolled together through the
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It’s no surprise that New York boasts award-winning restaurants that are as enticing as the museums in which they are found. Next time you’re in town, be sure to enjoy a delicious bite or two in one of New York City’s best museum restaurants, just steps from priceless collections of art and artifacts. Robert Restaurant
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Marvel for example in the Gothic quarter where past and present live side-by-side, jewel-boxed boutiques line the cobbled streets in this Bohemian district of ancient squares and centuries old buildings in Barcelona. As one would expect of a country soaked in sunshine and sea air, there are numerous overpriced modern temples with sophisticated cuisine. But,if
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Extreme cycling in Lake Mývatn doesn’t necessarily involve daring descents or treacherous trails skirting mountainsides because its volatile volcanic environs is already an education in the extremities of raw nature. I’m about to ride through an area of extreme geology, an eruptive tract of the planet where piping-hot vents hiss and billow sulfuric steam through
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Often overlooked and misunderstood, Brussels is a city full of surprises. It is no coincidence that the city’s symbol, the Manneken Pis, is a boy peeing into a fountain. With its vaunted art collections, world-renowned cuisine, formidable Trappist beers and of course heavenly chocolate, Brussels is a significant cultural capital and a perfect pocket-sized introduction
Gastro-tourism is big business now. It seems many of us are no longer just satisfied with visiting well-worn cities and sites, and we’re taking the requisite Instagram photos to prove it. Now we want something else from our journeys, an authentic experience that isn’t just about seeing, but smelling and touching and tasting too. The
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Although the famous Hallgrímskirkja is a magnificent building, it gives a false impression of Iceland and its churches, many of which are far more beautiful in their simplicity and richer in history. Hobbit churches For a bit of context regarding Icelandic churches, one must bear in mind that this small and isolated island nation did
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Nothing conjures up a more perfect image of a family holiday, then relaxing on the beach with a drink, without having to worry about the kids entertaining themselves. With a wide-range of activities to indulge in, from water sports to camping, our list of essential family-friendly beach holidays should keep a smile on your face
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