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The time is now for a holiday that avoids the crowded European beaches, one that offers effortless and discreet service that is the norm and not the exception, and where there is a feel and look of understated luxury everywhere. Luxury is a common word in the Seychelles and the destination will offer an incomparable holiday. The hotels range from...

Last time we saw that Peter was determine to drag Russia from quagmire of Muscovite routine, but literally had not had any ground to build St. Petersburg on this particular spot. Hence as a legend has it He, built the city in midair and lowered it down on this mushy soils. And this legend is based on popular opinion,...

Wildlife and nature-lovers will be right at home on Phillip Island, an island approximately 90 minutes drive southeast of Melbourne. You can find some of Australia’s most lovable creatures here, like little penguins and koalas. The penguins’ nightly march from the water to their sand dune burrows is the island’s biggest natural attraction, but other Phillip Island Nature Park...

The glamour and splendour of the world famous Rio Carnival have come and recently gone for yet another year. But that simply means that all the same cogs are now slowly creaking into action preparing for 2012’s Carnival. If your travels include a budget there are a myriad of things that are happening in the city at the time of...

There won’t be many of us who have heard of the Sesar Initiative, but we will soon know all about it. This is a collaboration between the aviation sector, Euro Central and the European Commission. Their sole aim is to ensure that the problems currently being experienced by flying through Europe are stopped in their tracks and the future...

Beijing is a city that embodies China’s ancient civilization and rich political and cultural history. Alongside all of the historical buildings, temples, and gates is the juxtaposition of a modern China filled with skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls, and a vibrant art and music scene. Here are suggestions of what to do when you come to the capital of one...

July 2011 is going to be amazing for two reasons. First of all, the month will have five full (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) weekends. This only happens once every 823 years. Secondly, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, will be celebrating its 100-year re-discovery anniversary. That’s...

One of the most stressful parts of any holiday is the packing. There will inevitably be things that you don’t think you’ll need but do when you get there, and there will be stuff in your cases that never see the light of day once you are on holiday. Getting the balance right can be very tricky, although you...

As our thirst for adventure increases and the world becomes smaller thanks to the jet age, taking your holidays in China is now as easy as booking a break in Europe. This magical and mystical country has appealed to travellers for decades, but only the hardened traveller would make the arduous trek across the globe that it once was....

When you ask people where their dream holiday destination is, one of the most popular answers will always be Australia. This amazing country on the other side of the globe has never diminished in appeal to the UK tourist, and is still the number one destination that Brits say they would like to emirate to. Thanks to the exceptional...