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A visitor’s guide to Cape Verde
Cape Verde welcomed a staggering 533,000 visitors in 2012. Such a figure is even more impressive when compared to the 45,000 visitors who flew to the country in 1997. But while its fortune is on the rise, in the eyes of many Cape Verde still remains an exotic destination with much hiding beneath the
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Greek island hopping: our top 5
Looking at a map of all the Greek islands (there are about 6,000 if you count the smallest ones) might be just enough to start your holiday with a headache! There are 227 inhabited islands, however, and among those are some stock favourites like Santorini, Crete and Corfu. But there’s no need to
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Waterfalls of happiness! 5 beautiful underground caves
Water that pools in caves on a constant basis – often over thousands of years – makes more than just a dent in the rock. Often, particularly if the rock is made out of something porous like limestone, rivers and streams can quickly make inroads in the hard rock’s surface. Stalactites, stalagmi
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Dive-in movies: a match made in heaven
You’ve all heard of drive-in cinema, that icon of the 1950s where teenagers watch (usually scary) movies while snogging in their cars. Now there’s a new fashion, a way of watching movies from the comfort of your swimming pool or from the sea: dive-in movies! Not so much traditional cinema as a
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Pinterest Daydreams: Greek Islands
Greece’s islands are pretty close to paradise – the secluded white coves, deep blue water and sun-kissed cobblestones tug at our rain-soaked British hearts. We’re not the only ones with a love for idyllic Greek island holidays, however, as the Emir of Qatar recently bought six islands in t
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Florida – The World’s Best Family Holiday Destination?
Get closer to whales and dolphins, hear the roar of the Incredible Hulk, taste the sweet fizz of ‘Butterbeer’ on your tongue and scream as you slide through a retro disco on a rubber ring – Florida has to be one of the world’s best destinations for families. Here are some of the reasons why
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Soothing vistas: 5 of the most relaxing hotel views
What’s the first thing you do when checking into a hotel room? If you’re like me, tuck into the complimentary choccies and scope out the view! Holiday apartments and villas often have the most beautiful views, and just looking out the window can be the start of your holiday relaxation. I’ve co
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Skiing in the Sunshine! Best-of-both-world winter destinations
Not all of us are winter people who feel comfortable wrapped up in layers of wool and polyester. It’s a pity that in order to enjoy skiing, snow boarding, sledding and all the other awesome winter sports, you have to brave the ice and snow to get there! Lucky for the winter haters out there, [&hel
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If money were no object: top luxury spots in the Maldives
If money didn’t matter (and pigs did fly) you could opt for an all-inclusive holiday to some of the most luxurious islands in the world, not because all inclusive is necessarily more expensive but because it means room, board and bliss can be wrapped up in one enticing package. A trip to the ‘ho
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Pumpkins, Worms and Skulls, Oh My: America’s Autumn Food
At this time of year, America seems to go pumpkin-mad! From pie to lattes and everything in-between, the sweet orange squash cannot be escaped. Apples, candy corn, and scary treats also crop up everywhere as the American food-focused holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving draw closer. If you’r
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