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Bored with staying in the same old chain hotels, where every room looks like the one before, the only view is the car park and the nearest thing you get to an adventure is finding your way to the breakfast buffet? It doesn’t always have to be like that. Next time, resolve to find somewhere a little different to lay your head.

You’ve seen pictures of Vancouver Island’s Long Beach; the white peaked waves coming up out of nowhere as if from the endless, vivid blue skyline, crashing the silky, pale grey sand of the beach.  Well let me tell you that these pictures have not been modified and the descriptions you hear don’t do Vancouver Island’s west coast justice.  It’s something…

Florida’s diving opportunities vary from salt and fresh water diving, to cave and drift diving and include almost everything in between. Whether you want to explore a wreck, admire marine life, investigate natural reefs or are looking to learn, there is something here for you.

For many years, travellers have taken inspiration from the big screen, and with the amazing locations used in the top new releases as well as classic films, it’s no surprise that films make people want to travel. Below are three top films that inspire travel. The Beach First up is the Beach. Based on a novel, this Danny Boyle film…

If you are looking for a change of scene, but sitting by the sea just isn’t your style, then the time has come to start looking at city breaks. Cities across the globe offer an exciting overseas experience, where travellers can experience the distilled essence of their destination country. If the idea of exploring urban area appeals then why not…

While water rafting has been popular in some circles for many years, many people have never tried it, and don’t know where to begin. Businesses are even using white water rafting as a team building exercise. Here, we’ll explore some of the best locations for white water rafting, whether you’re a beginner or an expert. 1. Colorado River The Colorado…

Mountain trekking offers the chance to see a country from a wider point of view, not to mention engage in a unique and breathtaking experience. There’s a boundless spectrum of mountain trekking opportunities across the world, each including adventurous trails, stunning scenery and the ultimate retreat into isolation. Whether you’re donning your hiking boots for the first time, or you’re…

If you’ve got a stopover in Singapore, or if you’re planning a visit and have heard that it is a strict, clean and dull city then you’ve heard wrong. Instead, Singapore is an intriguing and wonderful melting pot of Malay, Indian, Chinese and western cultures and it is a city that is well worth exploring, both for its history, its…

Taking a vacation is not only about relaxation these days; its also about adventure.  For those who love to be outdoors and love to experience new things, Bali is definitely THE place to vacation.  Because of its tropical location just south of the equator, many people mistakenly assume that the island of Bali is all about the beaches.  In reality,…

A few years ago, my fiancé surprised me on Valentine’s Day with plane tickets to Scotland. It is somewhere both of use had always wanted to visit; tourist reasons for me and genealogy for her, the history buff. We set off in early March for our Scottish vacation. We landed in Glasgow early on a Tuesday morning, picked up our…