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Waterfalls of happiness! 5 beautiful underground caves
Water that pools in caves on a constant basis – often over thousands of years – makes more than just a dent in the rock. Often, particularly if the rock is made out of something porous like limestone, rivers and streams can quickly make inroads in the hard rock’s surface. Stalactites,
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Dive-in movies: a match made in heaven
You’ve all heard of drive-in cinema, that icon of the 1950s where teenagers watch (usually scary) movies while snogging in their cars. Now there’s a new fashion, a way of watching movies from the comfort of your swimming pool or from the sea: dive-in movies! Not so much traditional cinema as a
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Pinterest Daydreams: Greek Islands
Greece’s islands are pretty close to paradise – the secluded white coves, deep blue water and sun-kissed cobblestones tug at our rain-soaked British hearts. We’re not the only ones with a love for idyllic Greek island holidays, however, as the Emir of Qatar recently bought six islands in
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Florida – The World’s Best Family Holiday Destination?
Get closer to whales and dolphins, hear the roar of the Incredible Hulk, taste the sweet fizz of ‘Butterbeer’ on your tongue and scream as you slide through a retro disco on a rubber ring – Florida has to be one of the world’s best destinations for families. Here are some of the reasons why
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Soothing vistas: 5 of the most relaxing hotel views
What’s the first thing you do when checking into a hotel room? If you’re like me, tuck into the complimentary choccies and scope out the view! Holiday apartments and villas often have the most beautiful views, and just looking out the window can be the start of your holiday relaxation. I’ve
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Amazing Hotel Swimming Pools
The Aquatic Centre built for the London Olympics may have been impressive but the pool was still that little bit dull and rectangular. Far more remarkable are these 10 amazing hotel swimming pools from around the world. They range from the simply stunning to the mind-bogglingly spectacular. Lake
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Skiing in the Sunshine! Best-of-both-world winter destinations
Not all of us are winter people who feel comfortable wrapped up in layers of wool and polyester. It’s a pity that in order to enjoy skiing, snow boarding, sledding and all the other awesome winter sports, you have to brave the ice and snow to get there! Lucky for the winter haters out there,
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Cute animals around the world
Happy 2013! Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? If your resolution was to take more holidays, perhaps these images of cute wildlife from every continent will inspire you to get out and see them in their native habitats. If your resolution wasn’t to travel more, well, we hope these
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A Different Kind of Honeymoon
The honeymoon – when the planning, the “I dos” and the goodbyes are over, the packing begins, the excitement starts and you’re off to your chosen destination. What type of honeymoon will yours be? Are you seeking adventure in a far-off land, where swimming, climbing and walking all become
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If money were no object: top luxury spots in the Maldives
If money didn’t matter (and pigs did fly) you could opt for an all-inclusive holiday to some of the most luxurious islands in the world, not because all inclusive is necessarily more expensive but because it means room, board and bliss can be wrapped up in one enticing package. A trip to the
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