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Probably best known as one of the two furthest apart points accessible by road on the British mainland, the village of John o’ Groats lies way, way up on the northeast corner of Scotland some 876 miles from its southern counterpart, Land’s End at the southwest corner...

The Stanley Hotel, Colorado: Spooky

In 1974, novelist Stephen King and his wife stayed for one night at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado. Their room number was 217. The hotel was closing for the season and King and his wife were the only guests. The Stanley is a huge hotel and as you can imagine, being the...

Where to Stay: Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood in Florida is a wonderful place to stay. It's about fifteen minutes away from Fort Lauderdale yet much more suitable for family vacations. And today we want to introduce you to an excellent home where you and all the family can stay in comfort. The property...

AIDAprima: Watch a Cruise Ship Being Built

The massive cruise ship, the AIDAprima, was built in 2015 and launched the following year. It's a spectacular vessel. It was created to attract younger travellers to the cruising life and has so many fabulous features. It truly is a floating city. It boasts fifteen...

Movie Venues: When Harry Met Sally

If you've seen this 1980s romantic comedy film, then you know exactly which scene I am talking about here. But was it filmed in a real place? And can you go there? The answers are yes and yes. Katz's Deli at 205 E Houston St., New York, was where the famous scene was...

Chefchaouen, Morocco: Sapphire City

The first time I went to Morocco, Chefchaouen wasn't a place to visit. It was the sort of place that visitors simply drive past en route from Tangier to Fes, Although it is a medieval town, it had little - well, nothing - to attract the tourist. But the women...

Fort Lauderdale: Breakfast on Las Olas

One of the nicest aspects of living or vacationing in the Las Olas area of Fort Lauderdale is indulging in a leisurely breakfast right on the boulevard. You can see our recommendations featured on the map below. Let's start at the eastern and of the boulevard and move...

Where to Stay: Mumbai, India

If you're travelling to India, why not stay in a genuine Indian home? It will greatly enhance your experience of the country and will truly give you the opportunity to experience the real India thanks to your local host. Below, you'll see details of the accommodation...

Scotland: Urquhart Castle, weddings and monsters!

Between Fort William and Inverness there lies a Great Glen. Running for 62 miles like a long, thin, diagonal sword-slash struck into the land it bisects the Scottish Highlands into the Grampian Mountains to the southeast and the Northwest Highlands to the northwest....

Rent Office Space When Travelling

There are many reasons why you might need to rent office or conference spaces when you're travelling - even if your trip is for pleasure. And if you're a working road-warrior, then the need is very likely to arise. Thanks to what we are now calling 'the sharing...

Don’t Fall for this Airbnb Scam

I like Airbnb, as both a guest and a host. It's a wonderful service and has a huge variety of fascinating places to stay all over the world. But these days, scams are everywhere. And remember, this is no fault of the Airbnb itself - respected institutions such as...

Cuba Travel & Trade Restrictions Eased Further

It was announced in October 2016 that President Obama is determined to ease the restrictions for travellers to Cuba before his period in the White House draws to a close. This applies to certain trade issues too. From the travellers' point of view, it was announced...

Where to Stay: South Kona, Hawaii

Imagine yourself sitting on the patio above as the sun is setting over the ocean. You are with your partner and deciding what to do tomorrow. (And if you're there at certain times of year, watch for the humpback whales or roosting mynah birds). How about snorkelling...

Drive an Aston Martin at a Famous British Circuit

Yes, you can drive one of the world's most luxurious and powerful cars (and to me, the most beautiful) at a prestigious British racing circuit. This is a great opportunity for any keen driver or motorsport enthusiast. Your adventure includes full briefing from expert...

Be a Great Host: The Bathroom

More and more people today are hosting guests in their own homes. Often, it's friends or relatives who are staying with you. Many have found that renting out their spare bedroom or separate suite using Airbnb or similar sites helps them to earn money to maintain their...

Where to Stay: Central London

Have you seen what hotel prices are like in Central London? London is on everyone's wishlist as one of the places they must visit but accommodation prices can be prohibitively high. The answer is to look at home stay alternative like the one you see featured here....

Why Choose Airbnb for Business Travel?

Have you noticed that so many people today are choosing to arrange their business travel with Airbnb rather than the more traditional hotels? It makes such good sense. When you select one of Airbnb's 'business travel ready' properties, you can be sure that it has all...

Take a Ride on the Falkirk Wheel