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Are you looking for a dreamy Christmas getaway without spending over your budget? We are here to help you with this. The most concerning part of your holiday celebrations is travel expenses. We will provide you with some cheap Christmas flight deals along with destinations. Here you will get a list of the top 10 destinations where you can spend your holidays happily and affordably.

Top 10 Destinations to Explore this Christmas 2023

Christmas is a season of joy, warmth, and celebration with your fa

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Airline flights in much of the world are organised through a system called "hub-and-spoke," invented by U.S. airline Delta in 1955; made widespread in the USA after that country's deregulation of the airline industry in 1978; and commonplace in Europe as well since the European Union finally eliminated the last of its own air-industry restrictions in 1997. The model is named after the basic design of a traditional wheel, where the "hub" is a central airport and the spokes are the flights comin

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Once travel is back on the menu, lovers of the "Old Continent" might want to get a new perspective on a number of beloved countries by experiencing them from the water. A European river cruise can be a dream come true for those of us who want to explore Europe at a relatively slow but steady pace, with typically 50 to 70 cabins (but some up to 200); superior onboard dining reflecting local cuisines; and a plethora of chances to see historic landmarks - either on your own or in organized shore

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Las Vegas is in the center of attention among numerous travel (and of course casino) enthusiasts all over the world, but where are you going to start your fascinating journey once you’ve landed in the heart of Sin City? Here are a few tips and tricks as for how to spend a fabulous day and night here.

7 AM: Start Your Day with a French Breakfast

We've all long heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And when you arrive in Sin City, you'll want to get some good-quality fuel for

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The south of France is synonymous with laid-back culture, picturesque scenery, and great wine. A trip to the elegant city of Aix-en-Provence is a great base for an adventure in the famous Provence region of France.

Walk through the historic University town of Aix and seeing great architecture while also enjoying visiting acres of lavender fields while sampling delightful classic French gastronomy. It has a southern European city charm and was once considered as the smartest city in France.
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Europe's Top 4 World War I Destinations

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

                                                                                   – John McRae, “In Flanders Fields”



The horrific “Great War” that embroiled dozens of countries, kingdoms, empires, and colonies, and scarred and shaped all of world history for the past century, was fought from July 1914 to Nov

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5 Reasons Why You Have to Visit Madrid, Spain

Madrid, the capital city of Spain, may not have the immediate appeal of Paris or Rome as you expect, but what it does have a number of interesting art galleries, great restaurants and tapas bars found in abundance, an amazing live music scene and an exciting nightlife. All these add up to make this Spanish city one of the most sought after European weekend destinations.


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Boasting its museums, galleries and architecture to take a glance at, no other city in the world comes more alive the way Madrid

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10 Things You May Not Know About Bangkok, Thailand

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You may be aware of some Bangkok facts, such as it is the capital as well as the largest city in Thailand, and that it’s packed with temples, palaces, shopping, bars and dining options. But is there anything else you possibly know about this vivacious and exotic Thai metropolis?

Here we have shared some interesting facts about the other "City of Angels":


The Thai Name of Bangkok


Well, Bangkok what the capital of Thailand is known as to the outside world, but the Thai people don’t call the city by t

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Madrid’s Golden Museum Triangle

By Myrna Katz Ffrommer & Harvey Frommer

Mention the Golden Triangle in Los Angeles and they’ll think swanky shops in Beverly Hills. But say it in Madrid, and the three museums in the heart of the city will immediately come to mind. Collectively the Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia house perhaps the greatest collection of western art in the world, and they sit just minutes from one another.  The Prado is virtually across the street from the Thyssen Bornemsiz
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Barcelona

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A fun and very popular destination in the recent years, the city is a showcase of the national culture of Catalonia, Spain's ethnically distinct northeasternmost region. There are several tourist attractions that captivate millions of visitors, foremost of which is the Sagrada Familia church, visited by around 3 million people anually (long queues, but definitely worth it). Designed by Antoni Gaudi, it began construction in 1882 and is due to finally be finished in 2026, the 100th an

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It was exciting to stop by the Wonder 500™ Project exhibition pop-up at Exhibition Hall (4-16 West 43rd Street) to experience Japan in New York City! 


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Daily traditional tea and sweet tastings enhance your experience as you peruse the 500 unique Japanese products  –
both edible and utilitarian -- on display and for purchase, only through February 9.  Many of these items are unfamiliar outside of Japan.  

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Items from all 47 Japanese prefectures were selected by 30 of the country's top producer

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The most recent successful terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California raises not only a number of security issues but also issues on the media and public policy.  The results of this debate may have a great impact on the tourism and travel industries.

 

There is no doubt that these attacks casued media frenzy.  Major news outlets in the US and Europe dedicated whole days to the attack. In fact, they created a sense of national or international panic.  If terrorists seek publicity and provoke p

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Did you ever notice how many Manhattan hotel exteriors are often buried in the jumble of surrounding architecture and obfuscated by the frenetic street activity? Without signage, you'd walk right past many of their entrances without noticing.

An exception to this scenario, Sofitel NYC, rises 30 stories above 44th and 45th streets, sheathed in a contemporary pattern of limestone and glass among midtown Manhattan's concrete canyons. Upon stepping through the doorman-attended glass front doors, y

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9008852287?profile=originalMy mother is a great Ernest Hemingway fan.  Her favorite book of all time is The Sun Also Rises. When I found out he was born and raised in Oak Park, IL, I thought she might enjoy a trip to the Ernest Hemingway museum and his birthplace. So my aunt, my mom and I took a field trip. It turned out to be better than we expected.

Only about a 45 minute drive from where we live, we were lucky enough to find parking right across the street. The museum is housed in a former Church – an imposing structu

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So you’ve decided a private tour is the way to go on your next trip. Great! Chances are you’re going to have a terrific time seeing the sights, accessing the local culture and making a new friend in a foreign place. Below we’ve compiled some tips on how to ensure your tour is truly memorable – for all the right reasons. photo
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1. Take advantage of being able to communicate with your guide to set expectations before your tour. This is your time and your guide wants you to be intereste

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Or what every frequently-flying woman, and bride going on her honeymoon, needs to know about staying healthy and fit in the air.

If travel had a diva....someone who embodied the talent of looking great while facing the challenges, exhaustion, fun and frustration of Travel, it'd have to be Debbi Kickham.

Known to us in the travel world as Debbi Karpowicz, her most recent book The Globetrotters Get-Gorgeous Guide is pure Debbi: sassy, irreverent, helpful, fun to read and full of personality.

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A Mini-Guide to Normandy, France

Normandy spreads over the northwestern corner of France, a region blessed with a stunning natural beauty, one that once inspired the impressionists. With its lush green pastures and orchards, Normandy remains a largely untouched paradise. With a wealth of unique attractions, it is a holiday destination that will entice you back time after time. The beauty of Normandy has inspired world famous artists, such as  Pissarro, Boudin, Sisley and Monet, returning from all over the world to the region, t

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29 Must Visit Cities for 2011

Longing for some sunshine, want to explore a new culture, have a craving for new tastes or fancy a night out in town? City Breaks are an ideal and affordable weekend escape for you and your friends, your partner or the whole family. We have taken the most important factors: weather, cost, food, accessibility, culture and safety, and have rolled up a list of Must-Visit cities around the world. You just have to get up and go!

 

#29 Amsterdam

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Did you know: Amsterdam has over 1 million bikes but only 7

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Why I fell in love with New York

By Samuel P.N. CookWhen I tell people that I own a tour company in New York City, the first question I get is, “So you are from New York?” I have to then explain to them that no, I actually just moved to New York a year and a half ago, and I started my business shortly after that. How is that someone who barely knows New York City can open a tour company dedicated to New York City tourism? Well, it is for the simple reason that I never liked New York City, until I actually spent some time with N
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