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Algarve Homes
The town of Carvoeiro is small but perfectly formed, accommodating a variety of shops and pleasant little alleyways that are perfect to discover on a gentle afternoon wander.
A new perspective on washington, D.C.
Perhaps you’ve been to Washington, D.C. on more than one occasion. You may have toured the majestic cityscape by car, trolley, or metro train. There is another way to see some of the city’s grander sights though.
Upside down - down under: Adventure in the midst of peace and tranquilityI’m flying through the rainforest upside down and having the time of my life!
Jungle Surfing (in the US it’s zip-lining) near the Daintree Rainforest in far Northeast Australia is a great adventure for young and old. My nearly medicare-age body did just fine but the drain on my adrenaline reserves took a good size hit. My brain was screaming "I can’t believe I’m actually doing this" while my body was saying "Hey, this is OK!"
Weekend stopover. Strange city. Nothing to do? Not if you're in Melbourne...
Hooray! It's holiday time. Your family has arrived at a major city for a weekend stopover, prior to the start of your 'trip proper'. Now, if your family found themselves in Melbourne (the capital of Victoria, Australia), they'd find plenty to do - starting with a taxi or tram down to Swanston Street.
The Lure and Lore of Ireland
"I don’t believe in fairies but they are there just the same," said an Irish grandmother I met on my second day in Ireland. And you better believe it. Fairies and leprechauns are a part of the Irish landscape. So much so that a major freeway was stalled for a year because no one would cut down a tree known to be a fairies’ lair out of fear of the bad luck that might be visited upon them were they to disturb it...
Spicy Cajun Country : Lafayette, Louisiana
Bittersweet music that gets your toes atappin'. Tasty food that will not be denied. A joyous culture that springs from a brutal past. This and much more are waiting to be discovered in this Southern outpost, located between Houston and New Orleans...
Jam Cruise rocks the boat
Remember Max, in Maurice Sendak’s great children’s book "Where The Wild Things Are?" You know the one: Max gets on a boat and floats off into a surreal place filled with rowdy stomping creatures?
My husband John and I are in the Port Everglades cruise terminal, deep in the heart of Florida, waiting to board the boat for Jam Cruise 5. We’re cruise virgins; newbies; first-timers. It’s something we always wanted to do, but never managed to find the time or finances through the energy-drained stress-filled years of raising a blended family. Now though, here we are: boarding a boat that’s heading for The Grand Turks. Let the wild rumpus begin. It’s a refrain that runs through my mind again and again, as I gaze around the port.
Reasons To Roam
If you want to get away from it all, you don’t need to book up a package tour. The chances are you’ve got enough confidence and knowledge of the world to go it alone. You don’t need me to tell you that! But have you thought through the possibilities?
Whale watching off Mexico’s Baja peninsula
These great swimming serpents, whales, gliding along the crest of the water seem amused. I had never seen one just inches away from me. Photos certainly, but not these barnacle covered swimming, slithery, emissaries from some prehistory, a secret past time. No, these prehistoric, slimy behemoths were strangers.
WALES: Three sights to savour
"On the western fringe of Europe lies Wales - surrounded by water on three sides, mountainous, and dramatically beautiful. Geologically, it is one of the oldest parts of the world, and such is its nature and history that it sometimes seems like the first place God created." -- Jan Morris in "Wales, The First Place"
Romantic Sussex Castle Stay
When you tire of the hectic London pace, just hop in a cab to Victoria Station and catch a train south for the relaxing one-hour ride to rural Sussex and Amberley Castle.
The secrets of saving on travel
Everyone looks for the best rates when it comes to making their travel arrangements. After all, the more you manage to save on transport and accommodation, the more you'll be able to spend on activities once you arrive at your vacation destination. But when it comes to saving on travel, there are a few wise travelling tips everyone should know.
