Winter is not necessarily the time to simply tuck in, stay home, and hibernate. it's a season which happens to be the perfect time to visit a number of stunningly beautiful places around the world which get even prettier when it's cold. Here's a list of eleven which (except maybe for one) probably have never occurred to you!
York, Maine
Located near the southern tip of the state, York (top) is popular for being a vacation spot during the summer season. However, in the month
The rains have settled, and the weather is just perfect for visitors especially in September. That’s why this is the month so popular for travellers who don’t want to get stuck during the busy wedding-Christmas season of November and December. September serves as the perfect balance point between the busy months surrounding it and is a great month to visit the city of dreams, Mumbai (Bombay).
Perfect Weather Conditions
While Mumbai rains are generally unpredictable, September is the one mont
Riding holiday specialist Ranch Rider has rounded up three of its best offers - prices starting from only £840 per person (no single supplement) for a week on the range in Wyoming. The tour operator is also holding its 2018 prices for 2019 bookings for the world-famous Medicine Lodge Horse Drive.
SAVE £485 pp (36%) At Wyoming’s New Haven Working Ranch, guests have daily opportunities to herd the cattle - living the life of a cowhand central to the stay. Alternative pursuits include pistol and
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by Marita Acosta
When Iberia expanded its Colombia flights several years back to include the country’s third most populous city, just 100 kilometres (67 miles) from the central Pacific coast, they gave their passengers a wonderful opportunity indeed. For this is a city of singular style, creativity, passion – and salsa dancing. Yes, one of the local claims to fame is that despite the fact that salsa is resoundingly Caribbean in origin, Santiago de Cali has latched onto it
Before the summer of ‘18 officially kicked into gear on July 4, I wanted to grab a quick multi-day getaway with the fam at the Jersey shore. We were eager to check out a new locale for our jaunt, and Long Beach Island was a destination that we hadn’t explored in the past.
Located 42 miles north of Atlantic City, 61 miles east-southeast of Philadelphia, and 101 miles south of New York City, Long Beach Island (aka LBI) is a north-south barrier island that’s home to around 20,000 year-round residen
Situated in the refreshing trade wind breezes of the Leeward Island chain in the West Indies, Nevis remains authentically Caribbean, eschewing the homogenization that has befallen so many other island destinations. This means absolutely no strip development, fast food chains, casinos, or stoplights and only one international brand resort on this 36 square mile island. Nevis's 12,000 residents live in villages where no buildings exceed the height of a palm tree and locally grown and prepared foo
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has appeal an enormous amount of tourists thanks to its charming and retro beauty together with such peaceful atmosphere, giving them an unique moment that could hardly find around the world. Coming to visit Hanoi, travelers will be definitely introduced those famous structure as well as iconic landmarks representing for the old Hanoi. However, if you are still wondering where to go next for a Old Quarter trip, something weird to do, then we will show you how
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The home of Serrano ham, suckling pig, and a cornucopia of sausages has been a little late to the game when it comes to widespread dining and shopping options for vegetarians (especially those who eschew fish and ovo-lacto), beyond having to settle for salads and side dishes. But in Spain that has been steadily changing in recent years – especially in the past decade – and at the forefront of said change is Catalonia‘s capital Barcelona.
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These days if you do an online search for
Dubai, the land of sands and tall buildings have often enthralled people from all across the world. It is a marvel to see the level of technological advancement it has made as compared to other places in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai as a vacation destination has loads to offer. No matter what you are on the lookout for Dubai has something or the other up its sleeve for shoppers, architecture lovers and also for those who just want to unwind. When planning a visit, ensure that below five go
The capital of Queensland is becoming an increasingly popular city with many people moving interstate and from overseas to relocate to the sunny spot, a happening, cosmopolitan city with a beautiful river running through it, plenty of restaurants, galleries and places to hang out and beaches just a short drive away. If you’ve taken the plunge and decided to make the move, here are a couple of tips to help you along the way.
Prepare For The Heat
The climate in Brisbane is subtropical, which is
Traveling by plane is of course one of the safest (and fastest) methods of getting from point A to point B, but crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints and baggage restrictions can make flying a nightmare when you have a disability.
With the help of legislation and strong advocacy, airlines and airports are making it more accessible for travelers with disabilities. We’ve created a fully accessible guide to help you navigate the airports, with tips and tricks to make f
As one of the largest beaches in north Goa with unbroken coastline, Calangute has always been able to catch the fancy of millions of travelers who have visited Goa over the past few decades. As a matter of fact, the beach has always found special position among the world’s leading points that travelers love to throng during their vacations or festive seasons.
Although food, sports, and crowds are major reasons, but it is particularly the beach shacks of this beach that has gained enormous popular
all photos: David Paul Appell
When I was a teenager visiting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with my folks in 1973, as we were flying from Cozumel to Mérida our pilot indicated a skinny, scrubby island below that was about to be developed into the country’s newest resort destination. More than 40 years later, Cancún remains the most wildly successful sun-and-fun capital of Latin America, with dozens of big resorts; a huge menu of dining and shopping; and access to diverse adventure and eco attract
by Tom Bunn
With fear of flying a not-uncommon affliction, there is a lot of advice floating around out there on how to overcome it. But a good percentage of the afflicted, despite “trying everything”, have still found no relief, and they believe they cannot be helped.
What do fearful fliers seek relief from? As I explained in my first post, some cannot free their minds from thoughts that, if they fly, their plane will be the rare one that crashes. Others are troubled by something that past e
In California's San Luis Obispo County, some 3½ hours north of Los Angeles, this charming small town is known for its beaches and wineries, but also has a number of other cool attractions well worth your time, from historical to cultural. Here are eight of the coolest; for a complete list of Pismo Beach attractions, click here.
The capital of the United Kingdom is more than just a metropolis with a striking historical significance in the history of the world - it's a unique and exhilarating experience. London’s countless monuments, its royal panache and mind boggling architecture and beautiful streets that surprise you with prettiness at every corner are so inviting and irresistible that no traveller can miss out London from her bucket list. You can explore more with itinerary planner for awesome vacation. There are
When we first visited Cambodia, we knew that it is a poor country, and we expected to see poverty and beggars, mostly child beggars. However, we have lived in Angola and traveled through Africa so it shouldn't be worse or much different. Well, it was, and we will explain why.
If you are traveling to Cambodia, you should know that Cambodians use children to get money from tourists. There are mainly two ways of doing so: orphanages and child beggars.
Cambodian orphanages have be
Anahita Golf & Spa Resort is located in lovely Mauritius, the paradisiacal island country off the coast of Madagascar, itself off the coast of East Africa. It's set amid tropical gardens which are spread over 213 hectares and surrounded by 18-hole golf course designed by Ernie Els. Anahita Golf & Spa Resort is among the top best-rated five-star hotel in Mauritius.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of favourite activities, which include two excellent Bernhard Langer and Ernie Els designed 18-hole c
Planning for a short trip and wondering what to use to pack your personal items? Well, a carry-on backpack is the solution for you. It may be difficult to pick the best, but having the main features to look for will help you purchase the right backpack for your travel. Here are some of the features to look for when buying a carry-on backpack.
Straps and ventilation
Most of the carry-on backpacks are designed to be used for long, therefore, you should check if it has good ventilation. Also yo
See another side of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica – rolling green hills, shady tree-lined dirt roads, clear running streams and verdant pastures on a thrilling horseback riding tour with Hacienda Ario.
Santa Teresa, on Costa Rica's middle Pacific Coast, lures surfers and others entranced by the vibe of this laid back beach town. But there's a side of it many visitors never get to see. Most people fall under the spell of white sand, coconut palms, cobalt blue sea and stellar waves, never leaving the b
