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• Find the Quiet Side of Venice in Santa Elena

  

  For most visitors, the Venice that they visit is jam-packed with crowds. The city is packed with spectacular sights and is one of the most popular tourist... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Halifax’s Historic Halliburton House Inn

  

  From my ground-floor queen bedroom, I can hear the early evening final calls of the birds outside in the trees. Such a blissful moment, particularly after a lat... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Halifax Excursions: Horseback Riding, City and Peggy’s Cove Tour, and Ferry...

  

  Halifax at sunset, from Citadel HillWinter in Halifax normally means chilly Atlantic winters with varying amounts of snow. This winter however was exceptional,... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• VinCE International Wine Show 2015 in Budapest, Hungary

  

  The Venue The 6th annual VinCE Wine Show was recently held at the luxurious and inviting Corinthia Hotel in Budapest in early March 2015. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Star Searching, Celebrity House Spotting with Starline Tours, Hollywood

  

  What better time to take a Starline guided tour of Hollywood and hunt for celebrity homes and celebrities than during the Academy Award weekend. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Plan Your Own Great Wall Adventure

  

  A day trip to the Great Wall easily qualifies as a major highlight of our month long travels across China. In fact, I would even go as far as saying that if I... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Coping With Stress When Traveling

  

  Tips for Dealing with the Stress of TravelWhether you have to travel for business or taking that long awaited vacation, the stress involved with travel can... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• 3 Great Sierra Nevada Getaways

  

  During a busy and fun-filled getaway weekend, my husband (“Mr. TWS”) and I visited El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe, and Carson Valley, Nevada. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Taste of Proper Fun: Bermuda

  

  Like many who have survived into adulthood, I wince when I look back and recall some of the youthful antics I partook under the name of fun. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka

  

  Elephants are a significant animal in most Southeast Asian countries including India and Sri Lanka – the meaning of the word ‘elephant’ varies slightly but all... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Audacious Promises of Sustainable Tourism

  

  The promise that was never lived up toDon’t we all wish we could do more good while having the time of our lives travelling? Years ago, when I was still a... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Pampered Luxury at Hastings House, Salt Spring Island

  

  I was recently pampered with a two-night stay at luxurious Hastings House Country House Hotel on Salt Spring Island. While I’ve been to Salt Spring several... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Living in Bogota: My 5 Colombian Identities

  

  I’ve been living in Bogota, Colombia for over a year now, having moved here from London for my Colombian partner, and something I’ve noticed is the way in... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Riviera Cancun: Secrets Silversands Resort

  

  Looking at numerous websites, Trip Advisor reviews, and tips from friends, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a travel destination and resort. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Cassis: A Captivating Seaside Village in Provence

  

  “Qu’a vist Paris, se noun a vist Cassis, pou dire: n’ai rèn vist,” “He who has seen Paris and who has not seen Cassis can say … I have seen nothing. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• How to Spend 48 Hours in Bogota

  

  Many travellers will arrive in Bogota with the intention of  staying for a couple of days before moving onto somewhere else… Cartagena, Santa Marta, the Coffee... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Growing Irrelevance of Commercialized Mass Tourism

  

  The irrelevance of mass tourism todayThe early 18-1900s, the age of industrialization, brought the world closer together with the widespread construction of... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Plan Your Car Hire for Summer Holidays Trips

  

  Summer time is all about fun, holidays and travel. Whether you decide to stay close to home or travel abroad, car hire is a great option to go for if you’re on... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Trek Into Wilsons Prom, Australia

  

  Oberon BayThis year we decided our summer holiday was not going to be spent fighting impatient crowds at the airport or tourist crowds in fancy resort towns. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Day in the Heavenly City of Suzhou

  

  Giant Ferris wheel in Suzhou SIPAbove there is heaven below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou goes the famous quote, I haven’t been above yet, but they did a great... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION