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Creative ways to emulate skiing, in counties with no snow
[Image by fullcex] Just because there’s no snow somewhere doesn’t mean skiing isn’t possible. Far from it. Where there is imagination, there is possibility… as the following ways have proven: 1. Dry Ski Slopes Also called artificial ski slopes, these are man-made ski surfaces that foster a similar level of exhilaration and flexibility when skied […]
2013 Hotel and Hospitality Trends
The hotel industry has enjoyed a good year thanks to the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee, and London in particular has experienced growth in 2012. However, 2013 is not forecast to be as successful, and consumers want better facilities at lower prices. This pushes hotel chains and independent hoteliers to trim their spending and offer […]
Best backpacking gadgets
Backpacking, for some at least, is no longer the same as it was ten or fifteen years ago. Every year, travel gear and backpacking accessories get more and more adept for dealing with all kinds of things while you’re on the road. While the traditional purist would eschew the use of such gadgets, others who […]
Fun Family Days Out This Winter
Winter days out are magic and fun for all the family. Don’t sit indoors when these attractions are waiting for your visit. Theme Parks Test your snowball skills at Twinlakes Winter Wonderland Park in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. This all-weather park stretches over 70 acres and is illuminated with twinkling snow scenes, offering a little piece […]
Want A Holiday? Why Not Try A Staycation!
When it comes to holidays, the clamour for the sunshine tends to dominate and people often forget everything that is on offer closer to home. However, the truth is that people do not necessarily need to look abroad to get the most out of a holiday. Instead, they ought to embrace the spirit of the […]
A First-Timers Guide to Ibiza
Ibiza is a great holiday destination. The island has a lot to offer, with a rocky landscape littered with pine trees and olive groves and a rugged coastline that is softened by dozens of beautiful sandy beaches. The tourist hot-spots on Ibiza are bright, loud and modern resorts, but if you head out of those […]
10 Places you must Visit if you go to Barcelona
1. La Sagrada Familia. This is unquestionably Barcelona’s most popular building. If someone is visiting Barcelona for the first time, you can almost be sure that they will stop at La Sagrada Familia. The cathedral was originally designed by one of Barcelona’s most famous architects of all time: Antoni Gaudi. La Sagrada Familia is still […]
Enjoy a family escape in the sun
Want to beat the winter blues? Looking for a great place to spend a family holiday? Perhaps you should rent your own self-catered villa on the continent and relax in the Mediterranean sun. A recent news article even indicated that holidays abroad can actually work out cheaper than staying in the UK, so now there’s […]
Turkey for Christmas?
No, I don’t mean for dinner. I’m talking about a holiday where the delicious local cuisine will put shrivelled sprouts and mince pies to shame. With dire predictions of another freezing winter in the UK, what could be more appropriate than a Christmas or New Year holiday in Turkey in the resort of Side? And […]
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