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iPads are the Ultimate Travel Companion
It’s amazing what a few years can do to the travel scene. I remember taking my first big solo trip back in 2006 and the big thing then was how many people had iPods and were travelling with them – I didn’t, because I was poor and scared of my own shadow. Fast forward a few years and I was back in almost the exact same locale and gone were the iPods (does anyone use one anymore anyways?) and in their place were their bigger, sexier cousins – the iPad. It blew my mind! Seriously, I was walking down the streets of Florence and I think I counted six or…
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Some American Fall Festivals
Fall is upon us complete with its wonderful colours and the different seasonal foods that make this time special. Not just a time for Thanksgiving and Halloween, there is much to celebrate when the leafs begin to turn and several festivals around the United States that do just that. From coast to coast, smaller American towns are putting on Fall Festivals and this article looks to highlight some of the best to choose from. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Cincinnati Fall has always been known in Germany for Oktoberfest… while Oktoberfest has come to Cincinnati as well. From September 20th to 22nd Fifth Street of downtown Cincinnati becomes the scene for plenty of live music,…
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5 Family Travel Destinations that will make Santa’s job more difficult this Christmas
Wherever you choose to spend your Christmas holiday, the foremost thought in your children’s mind will be whether Santa will be able to deliver the presents! Christmas is a special time of year where you are able to enjoy time spent as a family, away from the pressures of everyday life. It is a chance to relax, unwind, escape from being the family taxi and to take a well-deserved break from making school lunches. Family holidays are a time to make treasured memories for your children. Cruising The ideal holiday that provides absolutely everything! All you need are your personal items and everything else is catered for. With family friendly…
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A Whale of a Time in Miami
Miami is one of the most colourful and lively destinations in America. A week or even two in Miami may not be enough as this city holds a wealth of attractions whether you are looking for vibrant beaches, the hottest nightlife or a cultural tour of the Art Deco area. Miami was once a place visited mainly by pirates looking for a deserted spot to bury their treasure but now this Florida hotspot attracts more than 12 million visitors per year. The sub-tropical climate is perfect for enjoying Miami’s beaches all year round and although there is a rainy season the temperature is usually hot or hotter. Visitors don’t just…
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Easygoing Things to do in Dubai
Dubai has built a reputation in the last decade of being one of the world’s wealthiest cities and a place of modern spectacle. Having some of the most awe inspiring symbols of the modern era such as the world’s largest shopping centre and the world’s tallest building, there is much for visitors to see. You don’t need to be a millionaire or even have a taste solely for the finer things to enjoy this Middle Eastern gem – Dubai truly is for everyone. Beyond those things that are new, there is also a touch of the past here in Dubai as people can still visit the city’s historic district Bastakiya…
Beauty that Begins
