travel
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Travel Focus: Cardiff
One of the most vibrant and attractive cities in the UK is the Welsh capital Cardiff. It is also a relatively young city, not achieving the status until 1905, and not being proclaimed the capital city until 1955. So, you could say young, when compared to London, Dublin, Belfast and Edinburgh. But Cardiff has a lot to recommend it when it comes to shopping, food, nightlife and culture. In recent years it has become a bit of a must visit for fans of Dr Who and Torchwood, many key episodes of which were filmed in the city, whilst the Millennium Stadium is home to key sporting events including World Boxing…
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How To Prepare For Your Holiday This Summer
We are well and truly in holiday season, with many people looking forward to jetting off just as soon as the kids finish school, so now is the time to start the preparation to make sure your holidays pass without incident, giving you the best possible experience and a time of making memories that are all good. Bupa Global, who specialise in Travel insurance, are currently running a campaign about how to prepare for your holiday this Summer. They have asked me for some of my key travel preparation tips to ensure your holiday runs smoothly. Don’t leave all the packing until the last minute. I start packing the week before…
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UK Holiday Destinations: Wales
When it comes to choosing your holiday destination, the old saying is that a change is as good as a rest. A holiday doesn’t have to be just about jetting off to some far flung destination, it can also be about relaxing in a place that is a little bit closer to home. A holiday in beautiful Wales certainly fits the bill. The principality is a stunning combination of glorious valleys, rugged mountains and beautiful coastline. Pretty market towns and villages take their place alongside the bigger cities of Cardiff and Swansea, making a trip to Wales a diverse experience. Your trip to Wales is one that can be a…
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Take Me To The Beach
The glorious weekend weather has definitely got me Summer dreaming, so today I am bringing some of my beach essentials to Fashion-mommy. There are lots of different things that we take to the beach, but there are a few things that we ALL need, so today I have focused on these. Because whether you are traveling to Bognor or Benidorm, to Bali or Bhutan, the bare essentials are always the same. Rainbow Beach Towel From Find Me A Gift The best sort of beach towels have a fun design are big enough to use as a blanket if you decide to take a nap on the lounger, and dry quickly…
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Snorkelling Plans For Cyprus
You know when a special event is getting closer and closer and you are quite literally counting down the days? Well that is exactly how I am feeling at the moment. In just over a week’s time I will be traveling to Cyprus with the hubby and the boy for a much needed holiday in Paphos – a place we have visited before and have just loved. The next week will be a bit of a rush to get everything organised and ready, but next Sunday I will finally be able to relax. Paphos has a glorious climate and some glorious beaches and coves, so this year we are hoping…
