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Top 13 design wineries in Tuscany: A fusion of art and taste

By Daniela De Luca on Mar 22, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

In Tuscany, the wine route is also an architectural trail thanks to the contribution of starchitects who have signed countless projects since the 90s, creating a real phenomenon. Stunning buildings, perfectly integrated with the surrounding landscape, designed and built with state-of-the-art technologies. These are real wine temples that have opened their doors to visits and

Now is the time to visit the first country in Southeast Asia with zero COVID restrictions for vaccinated travellers!

By Paul Eyers on Mar 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

First, I hear you ask, which is the first country in Southeast Asia to remove all COVID restrictions? The answer is Cambodia, who on 17th March 2022 moved ahead of their neighbours and other Southeast Asian countries to make travel simple again. No pre-travel COVID test. No arrival COVID test. No quarantine. No COVID specific

Treasures of Saqqara

By Sherif Khalil on Mar 06, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions

Saqqara, located 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, is one of the most important cemeteries of Memphis, which was one of the most important towns in ancient Egyptian history. The name of the location is most likely derived from Sokar, the god of this necropolis. Saqqara is a true open-air museum, displaying the entirety of ancient

9 local gems along the east coast of Australia

By Andrew Morten on Mar 04, 2022 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions

The East Coast of Australia stretches over 4000 kilometres. If you drive from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland to Melbourne in Victoria, it would take approximately 30 hours. This stunning stretch of coastline is filled with astonishing places, many of which you may have already heard of. From the glamour of Australia’s largest city, Sydney,

San Diego: 7 destinations in 1

By Paul Johnson on Feb 27, 2022 in Attractions, California, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA

With vacations, it always seems to be about trade-offs and choices. The beach or the mountains? What about the desert instead? Small town feel or big city vibes? Family friendly or action-packed nightlife? Arts and culture offerings or outdoor activities? When it comes to San Diego, travelers don’t have to choose. It’s all right here.

The 9 most charming spots to visit in Umbria, Italy

By Daniela De Luca on Feb 25, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Umbria isn’t much like the rest of the country. “Green Heart of Italy”, “Land of Saint Francis” are just some of the names often defining the enchanting region of Umbria. Umbria is the only region of central Italy that does not touch the sea, featuring landscapes very similar to those of Tuscany, but with more

The world's most instagrammable UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2022 in Attractions, Brazil, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, South America, Western Europe

The Historic Centre of Rome is the most Instagrammable UNESCO World Heritage Site, a new study has found. The study, conducted by creative resources expert Design Bundles, selected the 145 most popular World Heritage Sites, and analysed how many times each place has been tagged in Instagram posts. Rome, whose World Heritage Site also includes

9 reasons to visit Lisbon, Portugal

By Michael Edwards on Feb 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Portugal, Regions, Western Europe

Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, has many faces. Rebuilt after the earthquake and tsunami of 1755, much of that historic era of reconstruction remains. Today, Lisbon continues to expand along the banks of the River Tagus, towards the Costa Caparica heading for the Atlantic. Although Lisbon is one of Europe’s smaller cities, visitors still need to

11 hidden gems in Copenhagen

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2022 in Attractions, Denmark, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone else about these secret places in Copenhagen! You’ve seen The Little Mermaid, spent an unforgettable night in Tivoli and had your picture taken with the royal guards at Amalienborg Palace. Now it’s time to explore the hidden gems of the city. Here are 11 hidden gems for your next visit, as

Short stay: Barrow Hill Barns, near Petersfield, The South Downs, UK

By Michael Edwards on Feb 15, 2022 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

It is easy to see why these eight ultra-luxurious detached cottages are given five stars by Visit England. These brick and flint barn-style cottages quietly nestle in 10 peaceful acres at the heart of the South Downs National Park. Barrow Hill Barns are part of the Premier Cottages collection, where a selection of property owners

Spring in the Lake District

By Rachael Thomas on Feb 14, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

We all have to put up with January and February – the cold, the long dark evenings. No wonder they’re generally considered to be the two least appealing months of the year in the UK. But March to May breathes new life into the landscape, a time when the Lake District National Park truly comes

Top 8 attractions in Sharm El Sheikh

By Sherif Khalil on Feb 12, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions

Sharm El Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town located between the Sinai Peninsula’s desert and the Red Sea. It is the main tourism hub in Sinai and one of the world’s top diving destinations. However, if you just want to relax on the beach, this is also one of Egypt’s best destinations. Non-divers will find

Seattle Museum Month

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2022 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

Join Visit Seattle, more than 60 downtown hotels, and over 30 area museums for the highly anticipated return of the monthlong celebration of arts, heritage, and culture in the region. February is the month for substantial savings on Seattle’s iconic cultural offerings and downtown lodging experience. Whether you are traveling to Seattle or a resident

New ways to escape the everyday in England in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

From a world-class year of sport and landmark Jubilee celebrations to a nationwide festival of creativity, new outdoor adventures and brand new family and cultural attractions; 2022 in England has all the ingredients for a holiday or break to remember. Here’s our (tip of the iceberg) round-up of England’s top new offerings for 2022. City

An exciting year of culture for Vienna

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2022 in Attractions, Austria, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

There’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air here in Vienna right now as a whole host of new openings – and reopenings – over the next few months will add even more highlights to the capital’s museum scene. On top of that, a series of major exhibitions will complete what is set to

Historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled in order to allow Jeff Bezos' superyacht to pass

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2022 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Netherlands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

A spokesman for the mayor of Rotterdam has confirmed that a historic bridge in Rotterdam that dates back to 1877 will be partly dismantled to allow a superyacht that is being built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to fit through. Built by Dutch firm Oceanco, the luxury yacht is said to be 417 feet (127

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