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lifestyleTop 5 Reasons to Rent a Cottage in Prince Edward Islands (PEI)
So you’ve already decided on cottage rental this summer, but you haven’t yet picked the destination. Why not consider renting a cottage in PEI? Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the waves of the St. Lawrence River, PEI is known for its lush landscape, surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches Read more
lifestyleSailing the World – Top 5 Locations that are a must see
Sailing is one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and affords its practitioners the opportunity to enjoy some of the most stunning sights that the world has to offer. As opposed to those who traverse waters in motor yachts or engine driven boats, traditional sailing provides a more tranquil experience and a complete Read more
lifestyle4 Tips for Surviving Disasters While On Vacation with Your Family
Disasters aren’t limited to things that can go wrong inside your home. It’s important to also know how to handle a disaster situation while traveling. Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Rivers once said, “Even Woodstock turned out to be a disaster. Everybody was stuck in the mud and people got sick.” From stormy weather to a Read more
lifestyleThe 7 Most Beautiful European Roads on Google Streetview
Google Maps is hardly new technology – in fact, it has been part of our lives for over 7 years now. But the thrill of finding a famous place from the air, or at street level still hasn’t diminished even if we take the service’s existence somewhat for granted. As Streetview continues to expand, the Read more
lifestyleTop 7 Tourist Attractions in Christchurch
Christchurch, the 2nd largest city in New Zealand, is considered a tourist-favorite because of its spectacular landscapes, amazing coastline, and widely popular wineries and gardens. Before you get started looking for available cheapflights to Christchurch, here are top 7 tourist favorites you can explore when you visit this unique city. 1 Botanic Gardens The city Read more
lifestyle11 Top Romantic Outdoor Places In France
France is considered by many to be the most romantic country in Europe, possibly even in the world. Whilst it is a challenge to choose its most romantic destinations, I have lots of wonderful memories of these 11 destinations, and hope to help you create your own romantic memories, when you decide to visit France. Read more
lifestyleTop 6 Asian Travel Destinations
1 Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu is situated on the Kathmandu Valley, and is the largest and capital city of Nepal. Once believed to be the mythical Shangri La, this city boasts of inexpensive accommodations, ancient villages and sites to see, comfortable weather, and very awesome culture, making it a favorite among independent travelers. Image by eriktorner Read more
lifestyleTop 5 Honeymoon Hotels in Europe
When love is in the air, luxury is on the cards – who doesn’t want to jet off to a sun-kissed location and be waited on hand and foot after they have married the partner of their dreams? These hotels offer the best of everything – views, service, food and facilities – if you plan Read more
lifestyleTop 10 Must-See Sights In Costa Rica
First-timers to Costa Rica are in for the trip of a lifetime. It isn’t a country which always appears prominently in Western tour operators, but it’s a growing one. It’s filled with exciting activities like scuba diving and sailing. But it’s also played host to empires from the past, such as the Maya, the Inca, Read more
lifestyle5 Times to Pinch Pennies During a Cruise
One popular reason to take a cruise is the great prices offered on products in the port locations. You can find everything from jewelry to clothing to electronics, and more for a low price. However, just because you find good deals doesn’t mean you should spend a lot of money. There are several times when Read more
lifestyleDIY Theme Park – 8 Rides You (maybe) Can Make Yourself
We all love the thrills of whizzing rollercoaster, the slippery speed of a waterslide or the romance of a Ferris wheel….but what’s the main problem with going to Disneyland, Universal Studios or Thorpe Park? They just cost so darn much! So, how do we get around this problem? Well, build our own rides of course! Read more
lifestyle5 Exotic and Luxurious Vacation Spots
If you like to vacation in style, nothing less than the best luxury settings and resorts will do. Consider the following combinations of exotic locales and luxury amenities as you design holidays that you’ll never forget. 1 Maldives More than one thousand coral islands form the Maldives, which is located off the southwest coast of Read more
lifestyle5 Little Known Facts About Five Louisiana Travel Destinations
The goal of many people going on vacation is to choose a destination that offers a wide variety of sights, activities, scenery, and experiences. This type of destination is beneficial for a number of reasons including the fact that it makes itself extremely enjoyable by a number of people. People can head there wanting to Read more
lifestyle5 Road trip Ideas for College Students on Summer Break
You have worked hard all year, studying late into the nights and cramming hard for your finals. Now summer is here and you deserve a break from all the stress of school, you deserve an adventure and the chance to create some memories that will last a lifetime. The road trip is a classic vacation Read more
lifestyle6 Underground Edinburgh Sights Not In The Guide Books
Edinburgh is a much-trumpeted city of beauty and grandeur with its majestic castle on the rock, its contrasting architectural styles of the Old and New town and its spectacular range of museums, monuments and never ending character around every corner. But what lies beneath? This ancient town has several layers of culture below the surface Read more
lifestyle5 Reasons to Visit Crete This Summer
1. There Is Something For Everyone Crete is a particularly attractive destination for family holidays, and one of the key reasons behind this is the sheer variety of things to do there. It is often put that Crete is a miniature version of the Greek mainland, and that rings true in many ways. There are Read more
lifestyleTop 10 Scariest Roller Coasters in the World
It says something about the human condition that we are prepared to pay good money to frighten ourselves half to death by being thrown around the breakneck curves and twists of a towering steel structure at high velocity while strapped into car shaped like an oversized bullet. Rollercoaster fanatics live for the adrenalin rush that Read more
lifestyle5 precautions to take when travelling to Mauritius
About the author: Paul from Mauritius Holidays Tips brings you the right holiday information if you are planning a trip to the tropical island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius is a popular destination for holidays. Warm weather, sandy beaches, turquoise lagoon, everything a holidaymaker could wish for to relax in style. There are Read more