travel
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Places For A Mini Break In The UK
If you are trying to save the cash this year, then an overseas holiday might just be out of the question. If this is the case, then a mini break might be the ideal way to recharge the batteries and enjoy a change of scenery. Great Little Breaks is a great source of the best cheap breaks in the UK, and I thought that I might share with you some of my favourite places for mini breaks that work in both Spring and Summertime. London You might be thinking that London does not sound the kind of city where you can enjoy a budget mini break, but you would be…
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Cute Places for a Mini-Break in the USA
Sometimes the best mini breaks take place on home turf, and where better to explore than the many eclectic cities in America? With its world famous bridges, towers and statues, our country is home to some of the most iconic landmarks on Earth, not to mention some of the greatest food and hospitality the world has to offer. If you’re planning a weekend away, whether alone, with your spouse or as a family, the USA offers some incredible city breaks, and there’s no time like the present to start checking them off your bucket list. Whether you’re into art, theaters, shopping, hiking or natural parks, America ticks all the boxes.…
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My Perfect Winter Escape
Winter, and the cold, dismal weather than comes with it, can often leave us longing for a break somewhere new. A change of scenery, a change of weather even, can be the plan for making Winter seem less brutal, and for shortening the days until we wait for Spring. But even though Midwinter is often described as bleak, and the need for some sun may feel strong, this can be wishing away a whole season, one which can actually be breathtaking in its beauty. Luxury bedding and textile brand Julian Charles are getting us to think about what could be our ideal Winter break, one which includes embracing the cold,…
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No Time to Waste: Savvy Packing Strategies for a Quick Break
If you’re planning a weekend break, you’ve probably got relaxation on your mind—and that means you won’t want to drag around a heavy suitcase with you. But traveling lighter involves using some smart packing strategies so you only take exactly what you need and use up less space doing so. Here are some tips to get you started. Get Some Help from Your Hotel After you’ve booked your hotel, call up before you pack your bags and ask them if they can lend you anything once you arrive. Hotels will often do this for guests, usually when guests have forgotten essential items, but you can use it to plan ahead.…
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My taste of Thailand
If there is one place that I truly love in the world, it has to be Thailand. The place known as the land of smiles is like an idyllic paradise with white sandy beaches, the warmth of the Andaman Sea and an extraordinary culture that incorporates beautiful temples, wonderful dance and costume and a love of one of my favourite animals, the elephant. I have visited Thailand on numerous occasions, managing to combine relaxation on those beaches and Thai massage, with tourism, enjoying the sites and sounds and smells of an exhilarating land. Phuket is by far my favourite place. I love to eat the street food that you find…
