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Monday, 16 March 2015

News and Tips #20 - Monday, March 16, 2015

In this issue:

-8 Ways You Can Enjoy an Adult Spring Break
-Italy's 10 Beautiful Coastal Towns To Visit Before You Die
-6 of the World's Most Amazing Train Journeys
-Worried You're Missing the Boat on Travel to Cuba? Relax. | Toravelpulse
-61 Travel Tips to Make You the World's savviest Traveler | Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
-Top 5 Auckland day trips | Man vs World
-Cruising for All Tastes - NYTimes.com
-Top 15 long haul destinations for over 50s | Travel News Travel | Daily Express


8 Ways You Can Enjoy an Adult Spring Break

Tired of winter? Want to escape to somewhere warmer?

You're not alone. The crazy cold winter much of the U.S. and Canada has suffered through has sparked many warm-weather travel dreams.

But the last thing you want is to select a spot for your getaway - and find that the young spring break party crowd...
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Italy's 10 Beautiful Coastal Towns to Visit Before You Die

Along with exquisite cruising, unique history and an enviable climate, Italy also boasts a never-ending list of postcard-perfect coastal towns. Each with its own panorama of breathtaking ocean views, the towns are easy on the eye from sea-level too, with row upon row of coloured houses blanketing the dramatic cliff-faces; there's no surprise that these towns are a hit with tourists. We look at ten of these gorgeous spots,
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6 of the World's Most Amazing Train Journeys

A spot of luxury travel...

No rickety tea carts or sweaty suits here, just six of the most awe-inspiring train journeys in the world.
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Worried You're Missing the Boat on Travel to Cuba? Relax. | TravelPulse

I've been a regular visitor to Cuba since 1999, and for the last four years I've taken multiple annual trips to the island. From U.S.-based acquaintances who have yet to travel to Cuba, I often hear a version of lament: "Oh damn! I need to get down there soon, before everything changes."
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61 Travel Tips to Make You the World's Savviest Travel | Nomadic Matt's Travel Site

Most people aren't born savvy travelers. It's something that only comes with on the road experience. In the beginning, you make a lot of mistakes. Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. Then, one day, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate...
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Top 5 Auckland day trips | Man vs World

If you've got a free day in Auckland and you've already seen everything the city has to offer, you should hit the road (or water) and explore the surrounding area.

If you happen to be looking for inspiration - and you're reading this, so most likely you are - I can recommend these awesome Auckland self-drive day trips...
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Cruising for All Tastes - NYTimes.com

The efforts of cruise lines to meet consumer demand has exploded into an expansive array of vacation options, from intimate yacht-like departures to floating family-friendly theme parks. The 63 cruise company members of the Cruise Line Industry Association estimate passenger volume will grow to 23 million this year, up nearly a million over 2014.
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Top 15 long haul destinations for over 50s | Travel News | Travel | Daily Express

Desperate to escape Britain's miserable weather a growing number of over-50s are seeking brighter shores in far-flung destinations across the globe. A new study has found the most lust after trips.

Sadly nine out of ten Brits regret not travelling more with loved ones when they were younger, however, over-50s are proving its never too late with many jetting to all four corners of the globe.
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Monday, 23 February 2015

News and Tips #10 - Monday, February 23, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

In this issue:
-Siesta Beach Named Best Beach in The United States By TripAdvisor - HuffingtonPost
-Haiti is Open for Business - Gone - Medium
-Nine Places That Are Surprisingly Cheap This Year - SmarterTravel.com
-Cruisers' choice: Best cruise ships of 2015 - CNN.com
-10 Pre Car Checks Before Your Road Trip - Travel.Food.Film
-Packing Light: 15 Tips From Travel Experts - Almost Landing

Siesta Beach Named Best Beach in The United States by TripAdvisor - HuffingtonPost

Sure Hawaii and the Caribbean have beautiful, swoon-worthy beaches, but if you're looking to escape the cold -- your #1 beach destination is within the continental United States.  TripAdvisor's annual ranking for the '25 Best Beaches in the US' just came out, and Siesta Beach, Florida claimed the top spot.
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Haiti is Open for Business - Gone - Medium

Hispaniola, the land mass that Haiti shares with its neighbour to the East, the Dominican Republic, is the second largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba. It's less that four hours by air from New York, yet worlds away in terms of its culture and history.

Arriving from chilly Manhattan in November, the view from the air is at once breathtaking and serene, a picture postcard of tropical delights.
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Nine Places That Are Surprisingly Cheap This Year - SmarterTravel.com

Call it the year of the bucket list. A strong dollar in destinations around the world is making this an amazing time to go farther and do more for much, much less in 2015. Find great value around the globe-from usually pricey destinations like Japan and France to even better details in affordable spots like Mexico and Eastern Europe-and make 2015 a year to remember.
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Cruisers' choice: Best cruise ships of 2015 - CNN.com

While Disneyland has long been known as the 'happiest place on Earth,' Disney's cruise ships sound like they're also cheerful spots to vacation.

At least that's what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards, announced Monday, are indicating. Disney Cruise Line dominated this year's awards, winning in 12 categories.

Disney Cruise Line won the coveted "best overall" cruise line award for the third year...
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10 Pre Car Checks Before Your Road Trip - Travel.Food.Film

So you've planned your road trip. You know where you're heading and you've stocked the car with enough food to last you for a year, but sometimes it's easy to get that excited about your holiday that you forget whether the car is up for driving long distances.  So, before you take off on that wild adventure, you should do a few pre car checks to make sure your car is in good condition and running smoothly, thus helping you get to your final destination safely...
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Packing Light: 15 Tips From Travel Experts - Almost Landing

I didn't always pack light. My first trip overseas I bought the biggest bag I thought I could manage and I packed everything I thought I would need, who knew Thailand had shampoo? Truth is, I was scared. I had no idea what to expect or what I could find. So, I pack everything, just in case. And those three little words "just in case", are enough to make you upsize your bag and unzip the expandable section.
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Tuesday, 23 December 2014

10 top destinations to visit in 2015

As the year ends, top 10 lists are being developed on many topics including travel.

Here is a list of the 10 top destinations to visit in 2015 as compiled by CNN.  Not all of the destinations are obvious.  Perhaps it will give you some ideas for your personal travel plans for next year.

10 top destinations to visit in 2015