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7 unsuspected gems in Key West

By Karyn Wofford on Jan 17, 2017 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Several places in Key West, Florida have a lot of hype built up around them, like Blue Heaven and Sloppy Joe’s Bar. There are places and things to do that aren’t in every travel blogger’s posts. If you ever wander to the United State’s southernmost city, you’ll find the following to be hidden treasures. Ibis Bay Resort Once booming […]

How to spoil your Valentine 8 ways

By Sandra Potter on Jan 15, 2017 in Canada, Colorado, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, USA

How to find somewhere special for Valentine’s day is one of life’s challenges. When roses and chocolates are just not enough, where can you go to spoil your loved one? How to find the right balance between romantic luxury, fun, memorable but not over the top? Heading across the Atlantic is always a special treat. […]

Experience the real America in Tennessee

By Tom Marchant on Jan 07, 2017 in Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Tennessee, Travel Miscellany, USA

Nestled between eight different states, Tennessee is the epitome of ‘the real America’, influenced no doubt by its neighbours, whose attitudes, beliefs and cultures seep in through its borders. It’s here that you’ll find hearty and delicious food, popular music and stunning natural vistas. It’s little wonder that Tennessee has become the ultimate location for […]

8 Atlanta foods you must try

By Karyn Wofford on Jan 06, 2017 in Featured, Food and Drink, Georgia, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Being an Atlanta native, I don’t have to travel far to indulge in an unimaginably large variety of foods that range from “down home” Southern cooking to upscale delicacies. The city has strange but versatile dishes that are vital to try when vacationing in the latest film hub of the United States. Fox Bros. barbecue brisket […]

Here’s where the best New Year’s Eve celebrations were around the world

By James Jayasundera on Jan 03, 2017 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Events, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Another year has gone and there were some incredible festivities around the world. If your New Year’s Eve ended in the usual anti climax of queues and busy crowds in the same bar you go to all year, then why not plan something different to see out 2017? If you fancy planning a more exotic […]

The famous five: 5 family holiday ideas for 2017

By Sandra Potter on Dec 26, 2016 in Attractions, California, Canada, Family Travel, Going Out, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Regions, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, USA

Time to think of travel plans for 2017. Where to take the family for a luxurious and memorable holiday? The USA and Canada has many of the answers. With wide open spaces, lots of variety, there is plenty to do to keep the whole family entertained. Take the grandparents, take the children, there is fun […]

Top 3 best designed resorts in the world

By Chinmoy Lad on Dec 25, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania, USA, Utah

What makes a resort special? Food, service and location are three key commonly stated factors, but the design of any resort plays an important role in tying the resort to its location through its style and the materials used. The design can also epitomise the soul of the particular resort or an overarching value to […]

7 of the most amazing outdoor adventures in Idaho

By Karyn Wofford on Dec 08, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Idaho, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Idaho is an unworldly, exciting state filled with natural wonders, not just potatoes and farming grounds. The area is a fantastic spot for a luxurious outdoor vacation, and conveniently neighbors several popular states and cities. Travel with caution, as Idaho can be beautifully desolate in areas, requiring a several mile drive before reaching bathrooms, stores […]

Lights… camera… action! 10 film locations you must visit

By Diana Cherry on Nov 26, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Austria, California, Colorado, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

“Lights, camera, action…!” And you should definitely have your camera ready for these amazing breath taking film locations. So many times I have watched some fabulous films and been inspired by the backdrop, wishing I could be transported there or indeed know where they are in order to get my itinerary arranged and tickets booked […]

Top 5 shock city secrets!

By Filip Boyen on Nov 21, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Italy, New York, North America, Regions, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

You can never know a truly great city, as the world’s finest metropolises are ever-morphing, ever-changing enigmas, unable to be captured in one moment in time. That is exactly what makes them great – they’re unexpected, unpredictable, and entirely fascinating. Here are 5 secret tips that will help you uncover the best of your favourite […]

6 top tips for a perfect weekend in Washington, DC

By Hilary Stockton on Nov 19, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington DC

Washington, DC may be best known to international visitors as the capital of the U.S. and home of the White House, which will soon have a new occupant, but its many museums and memorials make it a popular destination for U.S. residents as well. Since the city is often hot and humid during the summer […]

6 of the best ski resorts in North America

By Sandra Potter on Nov 15, 2016 in Canada, Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Nights are drawing in and frost is in the air. Time to be thinking about where to ski this season. Forget Brexit, forget the US election; get out the wax and get planning. For the best skiing in North America you have to head to the west, to the Rockies and beyond. Here is where you […]

6 awesome experiences to enjoy in Wichita before it goes mainstream

By Janice Nieder on Oct 20, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Kansas, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Quick! What comes to mind when you think of Kansas? Amber grains of wheat, deadly tornados, Dorothy and Toto and that’s often the extent of it. After returning from an all-to-brief, thoroughly delightful trip there, I’m making it my mission to promote Wichita, Kansas, as one of the underrated cultural gems in the US. I […]

Seattle is…

By Tom Marchant on Oct 17, 2016 in Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

Nestled between the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, lies the wildly diverse city of Seattle—a blend of art, nature, technology and culture. This crown jewel of the Northwest never fails to amaze. Whether you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of a humpback whale or attempting to become a coffee connoisseur, Seattle’s […]

Our top 10 sunset hotspots in the world

By Diana Cherry on Oct 12, 2016 in Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spain, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

For me it is quite amazing to think wherever you are in the world you are witnessing the same burning sun dip below the horizon. Yet the same sun setting each day offers a unique moment, special to you. Sunset is one of my favourite times of the day – a moment to reflect on […]

5 of the best eco-luxury lodges on the Florida coast

By Karyn Wofford on Oct 07, 2016 in Accommodation, Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Luxury hotels and resorts are taking notice of the public’s demand for green practices and natural products. Not only are consumers looking to protect their health, but the environment as well. What is a gorgeous hotel on the beach without breathtaking views of pristine nature? Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach The Sandpearl is certainly the showstopper […]

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