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Madrid is the financial and cultural hub for Spain, and much of Southern Europe. There is a huge amount to see and do there, as well as excellent nightlife in terms of bars, restaurants, clubs and entertainment.

Rabat is the capital of Morocco and also its royal seat of power. The main residence of King Mohammed the Sixth is a fascinating modern metropolis. Along with its monumental works of art, it is the fourth oldest of the Makhzen cities, is also one of Morocco’s most important. Cafés and workshops reflect daily life and most of the city’s souks are divided into specialized areas with items such as leather goods, blankets and carpets for sale and with a little haggling, it’s possible to purchase quality handicrafts at a very modest price! The Kasbah des Udayas was built by [More]

For less than 1 Euro or about 1 USD (31 Thai baht) you can travel by train from Pattaya to Bangkok in Thailand. The train only provides 2nd class. The trip takes about 3 hours for a bit more than 100 km distance.

A week long holiday in North Cornwall with some amazing scenery and some tough sections to hike. This included 7 circular day hiking routes: 6 with a section along the South West Coast Path at Bude; Port Isaac; Padstow; Dizzard Point; Tintagel and Boscastle; and Trevone, Trebarwith and Delabole; plus one inland along The Camel Trail at Padstow. The distance of the hikes varied between 5 and 12 miles. To find out about more Day Hiking Trips www.hikingequipmentsite.com

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Walking in the south of France is a wonderful experience, and this unspoilt part of the Maritime Alps is the best of all French walking holidays. This video shows one day in a 6-day route, a circuit around the lovely little town of Sospel. www.onfootholidays.co.uk

When the Red Army came marching across East Germany in 1945 the local aristocracy had to flee , from across Poland, Belarus and the Baltic States to safer places. They also caused once famous palaces, castles and gardens to be hidden from view for nearly 45 years, while they were employed by the communist regime. Now, after 21 years of re-unification, these properties have now been gainfully re-employed, mostly as hotels, making them more accessible than ever for tourists.

Port Isaac is a small harbour village on the north coast of Cornwall. Modern holiday homes form the upper section of the village, but the lower harbourside cottages and buildings date from the 18th and 19th century. Leading to and from the harbour area, extremely narrow roads are shared by motorists and pedestrians. At the harbourside, Port Isaac Fishermen Ltd. sells fresh, local whole fish and shellfish. In recent times, Port Isaac has served as the fictional Port Wenn in ITVs Doc Martin series, and the narrow Roscarrock Hill lane is often crowded with tourists in search of Doc Martins [More]

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Now is a good time to plan a trip to Brazil – and not just because the World Cup will be held there in 2014 and the Olympic Games two years later. We’ll get a chance to assess Brazil’s capacity for organisation when the FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in June. There is no doubt, though, that thanks to the growing strength of the economy, and the improved infrastructure required for those two later events, the country is safer and easier to travel around than ever before. After decades of overselling a handful of tried and tested beach destinations, Brazil [More]

Englands second most popular visitor destination after London, Bath is a town of supreme harmony, constructed mostly during the 18th century with beautiful cream-coloured limestone in the Georgian style of architecture. The buildings share a similar design that has shaped Bath into a unified artistic creation, like a living sculpture formed into a city. There’s a special magic here, because the town was quickly built up, then abruptly abandoned and remained untouched for the next two centuries, leaving us a time-capsule from the past. Add to this urban beauty with numerous important historic sites and quiet lanes containing hundreds of [More]

The Luxury Train Club, the concierge for quality rail travel, unveils the Maharajas Express, including train fares and dates until 2014. The Maharajas Express is arguably the most perfect of the Indian luxury trains, taking travellers back to a bygone age, whilst maintaining modern comforts. Along with exquisite dining and lounge cars, there is a choice of luxurious cabins, all with large panoramic windows and attached bathrooms. The Maharajas Express has a total capacity of just 88 passengers, which, combined with a substantial crew, ensures excellent service throughout the train. The itineraries selected by the Luxury Train Club include: Heritage [More]