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La Tienda: Celebrate the Flavours of Spain
Written by Juliet Samis July 4th 2012

You don’t need to go to Valenica to experience the flavours of olive oil, jamón and paella cooked in traditional, carbon steel paelleras. Spain’s history and cultural influence around the world means its dishes have been influenced by all kinds of countries and diets, and it’s also renowned f

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Errant in Iberia: Spain in Audio!
Written by Samuel Natoli June 28th 2012

It’s not the manliest pastime, but when I’m at the gym or cleaning my house I like to catch up on an audiobook or two (don’t judge me!). There are some great free travel audiobooks available for download to your Kindle or MP3 player. If you’re going on holiday, you can even get self-guided a

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Diving the Wreck of the Zenobia in Cyprus
Written by Juliet Samis June 11th 2012

All of the beauty that Cyprus has on dry land is matched under its cerulean waters: the island is home to one of the world’s best diving sites, located about 10 minutes from Larnaca. The wreck of the Zenobia, a 10,000 ton (Ro-Ro) ferry that sank off the shores of Cyprus in 1980, is one […]

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The Philosophy of Travel
Written by Juliet Samis May 23rd 2012

“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien Why do people go on holiday? Have you ever really thought about it? There are honeymoons or energising holidays after a really stressful time at work. For some people, travelling is about discovering new things, and it begins from the mom

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Say No to Siestas! Top 5 Adventure Holiday Destinations
Written by Juliet Samis February 14th 2012

  For some people, it’s difficult to believe there’s more to a holiday than lounging on the beach with a cocktail nearby. At Holiday Hypermarket, we appreciate you might be satisfied with sunsets and siestas, but if you’re keen to see some wildlife and perhaps burn off a few leftover calo

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The Many Faces of Puerto Rico Holidays
Written by Lewis Lane November 28th 2011

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has been busy this week, promoting the Caribbean destination as more than just a great place to relax on tropical beaches.

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Provisional Seven Wonders of Nature Revealed
Written by Lewis Lane November 18th 2011

The New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign revealed its provisional list of “finalists” this week after the first round of popular voting, with 28 locations around the globe being selected and seven making the final cut.   South Africa, Asia and South America are all represented in the final seve

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Five Top Spots for NZ Holidays
Written by Lewis Lane November 18th 2011

Lonely Planet recently urged travellers considering cheap holidays in New Zealand to experience the country’s incredible diversity by combining city visits with their tours of its many natural wonders.

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American Airlines Hopes to Inspire Visitors to Japan
Written by Lewis Lane November 14th 2011

There is a wealth of experience to be enjoyed on Japan holidays, and a recent partnership between the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and American Airlines (AA) hopes to bring that experience closer for thousands of holidaymakers around the world.

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Europa-Park Welcomes Over Four Million This Summer
Written by Lewis Lane November 9th 2011

Germany’s top theme park Europa-Park revealed this week that more than four million people passed through its gates this summer – one of the most successful seasons in the park’s 36-year history.

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