travel
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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…
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5 Tips to vacationing with pets in the Lake District
Whether you have children or not, it is not uncommon for a dog, cat, or other pet to become a member of the family. Pets can be loving, comforting, loyal, and committed to you and your family for the entirety of their lives, so it is not surprising that humans often reciprocate the same feelings towards their pet. It is because of the close knit relationships and strong bond that humans have with their pets, that they would like to include them in everything; including going on holiday. Many places are conflicted by this, however, as not everyone fancies their pets the same way. If you are planning to go…
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Travel Needs Sorted With Cabin Zero
For many people, the joys of traveling and experiencing new places are slightly tempered by the luggage situation. So many airlines now charge you for putting luggage into the hold, which makes the option of ‘hand luggage only’ so much more attractive. But many of the cases which are advertised as perfect as carry-on luggage, or as airline approved, are heavy before you’ve even put anything inside, and their design means that you are not just traveling light, but are traveling very, very light indeed. Cabin Zero is a different proposition. Their bags are airline approved by most airlines (standard cabin bag dimensions of 55x40x20cm), but they are also ultra…
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