Destinations
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Rome in a Day – A Quick Roman Holiday!
I’m never one to advocate speed runs of a destination, particularly if it’s your first time, but sometimes you really don’t have any other choice. Maybe it was a last minute addition or you’re touring around and only have so much time to spend in a given place – whatever the reason, you still want to get a sample of what a locale has to offer. I would never advise rushing through a city as steeped in history and good times as Rome, but you’d also be crazy to skip it altogether! With so much to see and do you might feel overwhelmed trying to squeeze it all into one…
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Great British Road Trip
Here is a really cool video of an infographic created about the best British road trips. Whether you’re a tourist or native to the British roads, everyone loves to get in the car with friends or family and drive along the open highway. Special thanks to http://www.enterprise.co.uk/ for sending this interesting video over. Check it out! 🙂
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Five Must See Places in the Dominican Republic
The beautiful natural landscape of the Dominican Republic is a magnificent tapestry reflecting the indelible marks left by European, African and native Taino cultures. Visitors can experience the country’s unique customs and traditions as they enjoy these top five holiday destinations. Dominican Republic holidays combine a rich history, beautiful weather and great night life, making this destination a trip of a lifetime and a great escape from the cold weather blues. Santo Domingo The capital of Santo Domingo is a bustling, cosmopolitan city. Once the seat of Spain’s colonial empire, the Zona Colonial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a dazzling milieu of historical cathedrals, castles…
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Things to Do in Meteora, Greece
Meaning “suspended in the air” the astonishing Byzantine monasteries of Meteora indeed seem to float near the heavens. Perched atop towering natural sandstone rock pillars, these red-roofed Eastern Orthodox monasteries overshadow the north-western edge of the Plain of Thessaly in northern Greece. Most travel agents such as Virgin Holidays, First Choice offer deals to Greece. All of them allow you fly from Gatwick Airport. For the smoothest start and end to your holiday, take a look at official car parking at Gatwick. Discover the Fascination History of The Meteora Thought to date back some 60 million years, these prehistoric pinnacles were first inhabited in the 9th century when a…
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A Closer Look at a Different Side of Greece
While it may not seem the best time to go on a holiday in Greece, the country always has something to offer, regardless of economic crisis. My first experience with a Greek holiday was only relatively recent, and I am glad I finally decided to go. It isn’t known as the cradle of the Mediterranean for nothing, as the richness in culture and history, and the hot weather, makes it all worthwhile. Being able to choose from Greece’s 1,400 islands seems an arduous task, so I asked for the help of a friend who had already been. “Go to Thassos first, it’s beautiful” he told me, and I took the advice. Cheap…
