Life during a pandemic situation is taking a toll on all of us. Being stuck at home for days on end, with nowhere to go outside, can be maddening for many. While this is of utmost importance in the current COVID-19 situation, one can’t help but daydream of days when all this will be over. To make through this bleak period, it's important that we have something good to look forward to. So here's a list of top weekend resorts near Kolkata where you can go for your first weekend trip once this lock
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Las Vegas has long been one of the most popular and accessible travel destinations in the whole world. An estimated 42.5 million people made the trip to North America's foremost adult playground in 2019, for example, up from just under 36 million at the beginning of the century.
One of the many reasons for the sustained popularity of "Sin City" is its rich diversity of entertainment, which makes it the ideal place for long weekend getaways and hedonistic, boys'- and girls'-night-out experiences.
The poet William Wordsworth once said that the best way to view the hills of the English Lake District was from a boat on one of the lakes. I’d agree with that; when I was a kid, my holiday job was working on those boats on Lake Windermere.
A lot of time has passed since then, and I’ve amassed many more over the years. Cruises on lakes, river cruises, trips around the harbour, ferry crossings - the only thing I excluded from my list was ocean cruises.
River cruises fall into two categories. Th
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It goes without saying that Easter (aka Holy Week) is a big deal in most countries with majority-Christian traditions (especially in my home country Spain, famous for its Semana Santa extravaganzas in various cities). But as the site of the Vatican and "capital" of Roman Catholicism (and in a sense all of Christendom), the Eternal City is something extra special - and regardless of your own religion (or lack thereof), Settimana Santa here in Rome is quite a cultural if not also spiritua
In the northeast of Vietnam, Cat Ba, is in the southeast part of Halong Bay, and the largest of its nearly 2,000 islands. Best accessible via the city of Hai Phong, under which it's administered, Cat Ba is an ideal destination in the summer, for both domestic and foreign visitors. in Vietnam. Here are five of the top things to do here:
Swimming and Beaches
There's a lot of choice on this front. On the island itself there are three beautiful beaches, known as Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, and Cat Co 3. A
Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
The Dominican Republic is one of those Caribbean countries that truly offers the proverbial something for almost everyone (OK, admittedly, skiers are out of luck). On this blog we’ll be covering them one by one. But to kick things off, here’s an overview:
Santo Domingo History & Culture
The DR’s capital (top) is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the Americas, founded in 1498 by Bartolomé Colón, brother of Cristóbal (better known to
Miles of great Gulf Coast beaches and a festive atmosphere - a mix of middle-class families and singles looking to have a good time in their own way - are the essence of this town on Estero Island in southwest Florida. Some families nowadays want to bring Fido, and Fort Meyers Beach is a great destination for that - some of the best Ft Myers Beach vacation rentals and even hotels/motels welcome man's best friend, and there are a number of activities you can do with your four-foo
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Nearly all of us, confronted with a stress headache, would pop a painkiller, right? But while that might provide a measure of temporary relief, for most of us with busy lives the stress is always there, and the headaches come back. For something more long-term, it’s been proven (scientifically, even) that one effective key to across-the-board stress reduction and health promotion is leisure travel. Going on holiday and “getting away from it all” has for example, been shown to
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by Marita Acosta
Blue skies, blue seas...this is a colour which we associate with open spaces, freedom, expansiveness, and inspiration. Blue's cool tonality also invokes, among other things, rest and tranquillity; it's even been shown to lower blood pressure. And of course, especially when it's used in architecture, blue never fails to impress - especially when it's the dominant colour scheme, as in a small number of towns and cities throughout the world, such a
In June 2019 we travelled from Zagreb through the national parks and along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik. We wanted to see for ourselves why so many people flock to the city and whether it was as bad in terms of over-tourism as we’d read. While we’ll write about our experience in Dubrovnik and how to best visit the city (in a sustainable way) in a separate post; today’s post is about three beautiful cities along the Dalmatian Coast north of it which we recommend peop
Reknowned for its scenic beauty, with highlights including gorgeous beaches; verdant hills and forests; and a network of inland waterways plied by traditional houseboats, Kerala state - which Indians like to dub "God's own country" - is also highly literate, cultured and a trove of traditional arts. Here are some of the highlights which can enrich your visit - which you can experience on your own or through reputable tour operators such as IPR Holidays.
Kathakali
Dating back more than more th
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When it comes to surfing, Hawaii and California are of course the most famous states in the USA (and for places in the latter, like Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Malibu, Newport Beach, and Venice Beach, fly into Los Angeles International Airport and can an amazing deal at NÜ Car Rentals). But 21 other states also border oceans, with varyiing qualities of surfing in many. Here are five of the best, should your travels take you there (with at least three in driving distance of an
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Are you missing the unbridled freedom of travel during these long days of lock downs? So are we. But of course for the common good we must comply with the self-isolation mandates. On the other hand, spring is coming and our wanderlust will soon be in full bloom.
Here’s an Idea
In addition to challenging games of rug-putt golf, we decided to organize several armchair vacations - think of it as a variation of the “staycation” idea so popular during the last recession. Like us, we bet
Cambodia claims to be the only country with a building on its flag. That building is, of course, the familiar profile of Angkor Wat. Claimed to be the largest religious structure of any kind in the world. it is, however, just part of a vast complex - indeed, the name means "temple city".
This complex was ordered built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire, as a temple to the Hindu god Vishnu. But within a generation, Buddhism had replaced Hinduism as the main religion, an
A bit of Scandinavia out in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, Iceland may not be the first destination that springs to mind when it comes to a family holiday. But both you and your kids will discover that this country, its compact capital Reykjavik, its appealing towns, and about all its singular natural landscape will captivate every member of the family and make for an unforgettable holiday. Much of the country can be accessed by road, and especially if you're a family of four or more,
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by David Escribano
In the Chile Lakes Region on the south-central coast just under two hours by air from capital Santiago, lies the Chiloé Archipelago, its largest island one of this fascinating country's most fascinating destinations - a mix of wild nature and mountainous interior, pristine beaches, and distinctive architecture (including more than 150 historic wood churches) that's like taking a time machine back a century. And while cattle ranching, farming, and fishing st
Becker Vineyards
It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country getaway from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over from German settlers grew abundantly in the fallow f
Once we can all start traveling again (hopefully by the summer), families will be looking to get out and experience - and bond with quality time together in - some of the amazing places our world has to offer. Here are four of the destinations I can think of to do just that:
Fabulous Florida, the Total Package
Beaches and the warm weather are, of course, what draw most visitors to the Sunshine State, from the Keys up the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with top destinations including Miami, Fort
Dubbed South Africa’s "Mother City," Cape Town is perhaps one of the world’s most stunningly beautifully set. Overlooked by the spectacular heights of Table Mountain and surrounded by breathtaking beaches, buzzing harbor and streets, lush farmland, and superb vineyards, this is the country's cultural (as well as its legislative one, where the national parliament sits).
And about an hour along the scenic Atlantic Ocean road southwest of the city (or just 20 minutes if you want to take the faster
With lovely countryside, coasts, hills, vales, forests, and towns, much of Britain has much to offer families - or anyone, really - interested in a rewarding road trip. Here are three particularly excellent routes - two in England and one in Wales - that will delight everyone, young and old. (And by the way, remember that especially in the case of families of four or more, it's usually better to rent a van so that everyone can have ample space, as well as room for any luggage you
