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5 fantastic Christmas holiday destinations
Written by Samuel Natoli December 6th 2013

Are you keen to get away this year or maybe looking to do something different for Christmas 2014? Check out five great ideas for Christmas holiday destinations for a very “un-British” festive experience. Lapland OK, so maybe you don’t actually want to escape everything about Christmas

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Where is hot in December?
Written by Annalise McAleer November 19th 2013

So it’s official. It’s time to crack out those winter woollies, wrap up warm and ramp the heating up to full in order to fight off the biting British cold. With the chill starting to set in, there has never been a better time to book a last-minute getaway. If you are craving some vitamin [&helli

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10 pictures that will make you want to jet off and travel right now
Written by Samuel Natoli October 17th 2013

A picture can be a powerful thing. It can rekindle memories, stir up emotions, or simply take your breath away. This is probably the most true for travel photography, where one picture can inspire an entire trip away to discover something new. With that in mind, we have scoured the internet and coll

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Top 5 stargazing spots in the world
Written by Samuel Natoli October 11th 2013

Did you know that Sunday is National Astronomy Day? With fewer city lights and clearer skies in many destinations, being on holiday is a great opportunity for you to do some stargazing. But where in the world offers the best vantage point? Read on to discover our favourite places where you can witne

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Naples from a foodie perspective: the secrets of the perfect pizza
Written by Samuel Natoli October 3rd 2013

Happy International Pizza Month! It’s inevitable to think of pizza as a universal food: one that belongs to no country in particular and has been reinterpreted according to local tastes all around the world. But pizza history is in fact very much tied to one specific part of Italy, the Naples area

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Celebrate La Mercè in Barcelona
Written by Samuel Natoli September 19th 2013

Holidaymakers in Barcelona are in for a treat this week, as one of Catalan’s biggest annual festivals, La Mercè, comes to the city. It’s the Barcelona way of bidding farewell to the summer, and welcoming in the cooler autumn months. The festival has deep roots in the city’s history. The celeb

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Spanish steps – three of the best views to climb for in Spain
Written by Samuel Natoli September 2nd 2013

Enjoying  penthouse views will mean climbing a lot of stairs in the new InTempo Tower in Benidorm – with 47 floors the latest luxury apartments will certainly dominate the skyline, but the final 27 floors are not served by a lift, meaning purchasers of the flats higher up this building will

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Settle in Sarigerme, down by Dalaman
Written by Samuel Natoli August 29th 2013

The name Sarigerme perhaps doesn’t roll off the tongue and you’d be forgiven for having no idea where this small beach resort is. What you might not be forgiven for is ignoring it if planning a holiday to Turkey. Situated just minutes from Dalaman Airport, it’s the ideal spot for a romantic ge

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The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
A twist of city culture on beach holidays in Spain
Written by Samuel Natoli August 22nd 2013

Are you off anywhere for bank holiday weekend? This week, it was reported that record numbers of Brits are heading abroad, with 1.8 million heading overseas for the late summer holiday. Top of the list for many is Spain, in particular the Canary and Balearic Islands along with the Catalan capital Ba

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Discovering the best waterfalls around the world
Written by Samuel Natoli August 14th 2013

  No matter how much you love your favourite beach, a refreshing alternative is always tempting when the sun is burning and the sand gets so hot it feels more like a sea of lava. But hiding under the nearest tree just won’t do the trick, unless you’re feeling a bit lazy. With so muc

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