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Holidays in the Maldives are all about doing as little as possible. But doing it in style From water bungalows to world-class hotels, these stunning islands are the perfect getaway. Home to the most colourful marine-life and corals, it follows that scuba-diving and snorkelling are popular past-times here. While by night, you can enjoy Indian, Sri Lankan, Asian and local cuisine – all by candlelight under the stars.

Explore the island of Moorea, part of the Islands of French Polynesia. With steep green South Pacific style peaks ringed with coral atols, Moorea offers a more laid back option to Tahiti and its just a half hour by ferry, which makes for a great family vacation destination.  

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular city-breaks. With bustling markets, shops, eateries and bars, a myriad of museums, and the eccentric constructs of world-famous Modernist Antoni Gaudi dominating the skyline, there are no shortages of quality sights. If you do tire of the city, you can easily decamp to the nearby coast or mountains. Get your bearings on the city’s most famous parade, La Rambla. Take in the market stalls, street artists and tapas bars before making your way to the scenic Barri Gotic, home to the city’s main cathedral as well as many other beautiful churches. Gaudi’s most [More]

Pickpockets & Scam Artists can ruin your holiday and this video discusses some of the more popular locations where pickpockets and thieves work. So watch and learn and hopefully you can be better prepared for your next trip abroad.  

Hobart is located in Tasmania, Australia’s southernmost state. Originally an infamous penal colony, Hobart is a place where the old and new meet, right at the edge of a pristine wilderness. The waterfront is where early settlers first stepped ashore, and today the docks make a perfect place to start your adventures.

Set amidst cobblestone streets and picturesque canals, Copenhagen is a timeless combination of fairytale magic and modern day cool. One of the very best ways to enjoy Copenhagen is by bike. There are almost 250 miles of bike lanes here and biking is a way of life. Head to Nyhavn, a 17th century waterfront and canal district that is full of colour, and character with its many bars and cafes. Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants or grab a drink and watch the boats go by. Visit the little mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s most recognisable images. Created from [More]

Cruise the French canals and rivers on board a luxury barge. Luxury barging in the canals of France

When travelling abroad, luggage needs to be light, expandable, and it needs to have wheels. Learn about the importance of carrying a bag that has a compartment for a computer in this video on buying luggage.

Patagonia spans the southernmost regions of Chile and Argentina and can be rugged and desolate as well as breathtakingly beautiful and inviting. This last frontier of South America is a colourful mosaic of snow-capped mountains, icebergs, volcanoes, glaciers, forests, lakes and vast steppe plains.  

England has a lot to offer travellers, tourists and trip goers alike. This video gives you a list of 10 things that may shock tourists when they visit London. Just remember that London is great, but it can be a tourist trap and if you want a more British experience you could visit cities like Chester, Liverpool or Manchester.  

For Scandinavia’s most thrilling sightseeing, we sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers, and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Then we delve into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoy the salty hospitality of Norway’s historic capital, Bergen.

Lanzarote is home to some of the best beaches in the Canary Islands, including a combination of black sand and pale sand beaches. It’s thought that Lanzarote’s finest beaches are located around Punta del Papagayo in the south of the island, and Caleta de Famara in the north.

With its amazing food, cosy coffee shops and a huge variety of things to see and do, it’s easy to see why Reykjavik is a popular destination. This video shows you 10 things you can do whilst you’re there.  

Take a tour of Medieval Town of Dinan, France. Dinan is a medieval town in the region of Brittany in north-west France. You can take in stunning views of the town from the bridge made on River Rance in Dinan. The Dinan centre is famous among tourists for as a place where you can find many hotels, apartments and shops at this place. You can climb up the clock tower to get gorgeous views of the surroundings or just get lost in this 15th century monument. The houses in town are rustic yet charming, being built with stone, timber and [More]