Category: Travel Tips

The island of Aruba has consistently been one of the top tourist destinations in the Caribbean. In fact, the Aruba Tourism Authority reported around 1.2 million stayover visitor arrivals in 2023. This strong patronage is largely due to the wide variety of sights and activities that the island offers its visitors. Whether you’re looking for…

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I really dislike starting off this blog post with the word COVID, but here we are. Like it or not COVID now defines daily life and that is especially true in the travel context. For me, the question has been how to balance safe traveling with actually traveling and it took me a while to…

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When we travel to new places, supporting the local community should always be a consideration when  planning our trip. Getting local is how we foster a community of welcoming hosts, and it’s also a way for destinations to ensure they remain unique and special. Respectful visitors want to boost the local economy, celebrate local traditions,…

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If you’re a fan, as I am, of the Game of Thrones TV show, you should know that you can actually tour the Game of Thrones studio where many scenes from the show were filmed. The Linen Mill Studios is found in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast. It is where many iconic scenes from…

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Are you looking for the most beautiful walking holiday routes around Europe? I’ve got you covered. I love to go for long walks when I travel and consider the walking holidays with my husband and friends. Walking holidays are a great example of sustainable travel. They are fun and adventurous and promote exploring new destinations…

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No time to read now? Click here to download as a PDF. Looking to stay active no matter where your travels take you? These all season sports make it easy to keep up with fitness routines, whether you’re hitting mountain trails, exploring urban courts, or diving into local pools. Read on to discover the top…

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We live in Dallas and frequently take long-distance road trips. Coming from the South, we often connect to Interstate 40 if we go east or west. It’s a great highway through the heart of America and has some of my favorite cities along its route (Santa Fe and Memphis, I’m talking to you!). The first…

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My visit to Dominica was supported by the national tourism board Tears infiltrate my eyes as the ragged road pummels the car’s suspension. “It will be worth it”, Alex, my driver-turned-new-best-friend, gleefully calls from upfront. “It’s my favourite beach in Dominica”. But it was neither the bumpy dirt track nor the eye-itching dust that was causing my…

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Are you looking for a fantastic beach getaway that’s beautiful, close, and inexpensive? Florida Gulf Coast beaches are absolutely gorgeous with cool white sugar sand and warm blue waves. What’s more, you can get direct flights from much of the east coast at bargain prices. There’s no need to travel halfway across the world to…

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Now that we got a little bit clearer on 6 COVID-19 vaccination-related frequently asked questions, it’s time to dig a little bit deeper, see which countries have already opened their borders for vaccinated citizens, which are planning to do so, and what are the requirements. The good news is, after more than a year of…

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