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10 things to do on a short vacation in Plitvice Lakes National Park

By Tomislav Kovačević on Apr 23, 2022 in Attractions, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Plitvice Lakes is the oldest, largest and most visited national park in Croatia, with so much to see and do.

5 car-free Swiss ski resorts

By Dan Frith on Apr 17, 2022 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Here are five Swiss villages that might just make you consider a car-free ski trip.

Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Jersey

By Paul Johnson on Mar 29, 2022 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Jersey is the crown jewel in the English Channel and the sunniest spot in the British Isles, so where better to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this June bank holiday weekend? June in Jersey is all about feeling the sand between your toes and embracing Jersey's curiously Brit…(ish) culture.

Sailing the Cyclades

By Nicholas Dean on Mar 21, 2022 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The beauty of chartering a yacht in Greece is the liberty to island-hop wherever the mood takes you. In the Cyclades, warm, calm waters and ribbons of sandy beaches are a big draw, alongside the cool coastal vibe found in the relaxed towns. This group of islands scattered across the central Aegean Sea is within

Short stay: Birkdale House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, UK

By Paul Johnson on Mar 14, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Birkdale House is a large Victorian house set on the 470-acre Matson Ground Estate close to Bowness-on-Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District National Park. Home to a number of holiday cottages, this is very much the estate’s ‘flagship’ luxury property – as you will soon see – which opened in 2020 and

When is the best time to visit Kenya on safari

By Calvin Cottar on Feb 27, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya is a country, well-known – and well-loved for many too – for its exceptional biodiversity and natural beauty, game viewing (including the Big 5), and friendly people, with top hospitality standards. It is for these reasons, along with others, that it is listed time and again by industry leaders like Conde Nast, CNN and

Top 5 highest ski lifts in Europe

By Dan Frith on Feb 24, 2022 in Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Zermatt is the highest resort in Europe and its highest lift station tops out at just under 4,000 metres. At this height some people can suffer from altitude sickness. Altitude sickness typically occurs only above 2,500 metres, So clearly 4,000 metres is well above the comfort zone. You can get altitude sickness if you travel to

Top 5 beaches of Sri Lanka

By Jay Kajaria on Feb 22, 2022 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island nation located in South Asia that is slowly emerging as a popular beach destination for travelers around the world. The Sri Lankan coastline offers some of the most exquisite white-sand beaches, which are surrounded by pristine blue waters. The beauty is further enhanced by the rich cultural history of the

Valentine’s Day at Çırağan Palace

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Çırağan Palace, the home of many great love stories, is offering some exciting surprises with glorious romantic stay and dinner experiences on Valentine’s Day. Romance with a gourmet menu and live music at Tuğra Restaurant With a soul-soothing vista of the Bosphorus composing the background, the fairy-tale Tuğra Restaurant has unsurprisingly been chosen as the

COVID rules for Europe's main ski destinations

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2022 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Are you going skiing in the Alps in the February half term? Covid testing specialist Cignpost ExpressTest is urging families to check travel and in-resort restrictions to ensure their half term ski holidays don’t go off-piste. The company says that different rules for each of Europe’s main ski destinations might trip-up unprepared families, and extra

5 beautiful places to cycle in New Zealand

By Andrew Morten on Feb 05, 2022 in Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel

New Zealand is a natural wonderland, filled with an assortment of native wildlife and pristine wilderness. Go on an extraordinary journey, and admire ever-changing landscapes and picturesque views. From vast plains and rivers to rugged mountains and farmland, a pure nature paradise. Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to meet many proud

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: 22 things to do in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2022 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, West Virginia

It’s been just over a year since New River Gorge reached the “Gold Standard” of being designated a national park, and excitement among visitors continues to increase. “For the first time that I can recall, the entire country seems to be talking about West Virginia – and Southern West Virginia in particular – as a

Did you know that today is National Plan for Vacation Day?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2022 in California, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January (ie. today!), is a day that is designed to encourage Americans to plan their time off. In 2020, American workers left an average of 33% of their paid time off on the table according to the United States Travel Association, which is a

Win a luxury Winter trip to Whistler!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

This is your chance to win a Winter trip to Whistler, Canada, in Tourism Whistler’s ‘The Thrill Runs Deep’ contest. The lucky winner will stay six nights in the heart of Whistler’s magnetic Village, just steps away from the gondolas. It’s your opportunity to ski unmatched alpine terrain, après alongside Whistler’s passionate community, soak up

The very best from the world of skiing

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe, Worldwide

The winners of the World Ski Awards – now in their ninth year – were announced recently and, whilst there are also many national awards, here is a round-up of the worldwide winners. As you will see, it was a great year for Switzerland! It was a double celebration for the Swiss resort of Verbier,

6 romantic Valentine's stays in Northern Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Jan 22, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

This year, why not embrace each other and the giant spirit of Northern Ireland at the same time in the country’s wide selection of ultra-romantic hideaways? Choose from quiet hotels and snug cottages with log burners to cosy self-catering apartments and glamping pods all offering romantic backdrops and Valentine’s Day inspiration. Here are six new

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