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How to: experience Dubai for FREE

By Katie | Published May 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Dubai is attracting all sorts these days. No longer is it just a place for business suits. Backpackers too are finding their way to this incredible city but how much is there to do here if you’re restricted by a budget? The answer is: plenty. Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged Dubai, free cities, Travel Tips

Dandy in Dubai for £339 this winter

By Katie | Published September 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

For some winter sun, Dubai is the top choice this year. Coming in at only £339 for a return trip, taxes included for travel this November, Dubai has never been cheaper! Continue reading »

Hot Deals | Also tagged Dubai, hot deals, sightseeing, sun, winter

Jubilee moments around the world

By Katie | Published June 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

Now that we’ve all seen the Queen floating down the Thames on her barge, let’s take a look at how the rest of the world celebrated the Diamond Jubilee, honouring the Queen’s 60-year reign on the British throne. It’s safe to say, no one skimped on bunting! Continue reading »

Travel News | Also tagged Canada, Diamond Jubilee, Dubai, New York, Queen Elizabeth II, UK, USA, Vancouver

7 tourism ads that actually inspire wanderlust

By Katie | Published May 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

What actually inspires us to travel? The stories we hear from friends? The photos we stumble upon? Flight deals you just can’t pass up?Tourism ads? Whatever it is that lights the travel spark, no doubt a well-made ad doesn’t hurt. These are some of the best tourism publicity spots out there! Which ones spark your interest? Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged ads, australia, Canada, France, inspiration, New Zealand, Travel Ideas, USA

Rooms with views: 10 hotels with views worth paying for

By Katie | Published April 4, 2011 | 1 Comment

When you book a hotel room, do you ever consider the view? Many hotels charge premium rates for rooms that face famous landmarks, incredible scenery or panoramic vistas. Want a room that faces the Eiffel tower? Yes, that’ll be €60 extra, please! Here are 10 hotel views, to die for. Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged Cheap hotels, Czech Republic, Dubai, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, machu picchu, New York, Peru, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Tokyo, USA

Easter jaunts: Where to go for April long weekends?

By Katie | Published March 24, 2011 | Leave a comment

It’s a sweet spring this year in the UK with three long weekends practically stacked on top of each other. First is Easter, then the Royal Wedding (Friday, April 29th has been declared a national holiday) and then May Day the following weekend. With more than enough chances to get away, these destinations are sure to inspire. Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged Bangkok, Barcelona, Cheap flights, Dubai, France, Italy, paris, Rome, Spain, Stockholm, Sweden, Thailand, Travel Ideas