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Discovering the hidden gems wherever you are
When you travel to a new place, you will often have at least some time on your hands that is outside of work, or some organized tour that you’re on. You can use this time to discover some of the lesser...
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A few days in Budapest
I always like to chatter about the cool and interesting cities I’ve been to over the years, and one I really truly enjoyed was Budapest. I had the opportunity to travel to this interesting city for a...
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The best suitcase?
One thing a lot of us forget about until the last minute is our suitcases. We carefully plan out our trip, selecting the right airline, picking a comfy seat for the flight, reviewing hotels, worrying...
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Global Travel Trends for 2013
Tourism is big business and is a cornerstone of many major economies. Naturally the performance of the tourist sectors in various countries are dependent on a number of external factors, such as the...
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New York’s Citi Bike scheme launches – will it be as successful as London’s?
The launch of a city-wide cycle sharing scheme in New York this June is the perfect opportunity to look back at London’s Barclays Cycle Hire programme. Both schemes share a few similarities –...
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Tech-free holidays
Most people go on holiday to get away from it all – to put the work Blackberry down and their feet up. However for some, the temptation to check their emails every five minutes is too much to handle on...
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Unusual European festival breaks this summer
HRS.com, Europe’s leading hotel portal, predicts that this summer will see an increasing trend in alternative festival breaks. HRS has compiled the top European festivals for those looking for a summer...
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Holiday Playlists
A great break needs a great soundtrack to go with it – and that’s just what we are bringing you with these holiday playlists. Whether you are going on a romantic trip to Paris with a loved one, bungee...
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Get the royal treatment on holiday this year
As the nation excitedly awaits the birth of the future heir to the English throne, due date 13th July, it is safe to say that baby mania will be taking over this summer. HRS, Europe’s leading hotel...
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The Proms
When someone mentions The Proms to you, what comes to mind? A high school graduation ceremony maybe? Maybe you think of a silly movie or a television show? Or is it a classical music concert instead?...
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A trip to Faro, Portugal
Faro, the gateway to Algarve region of Portugal, is a sun worshipper’s paradise. To vacation along the beach with its beautiful sun, sea and sand, is for me just what the doctor orders. As a great...
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Have you ever got up early on a warm summer morning, looked out over a field, and spotted a hot air balloon drifting lazily over the trees? That iconic summer image is something I remember well from...
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Try something different on your next trip…
We have all gone on the typical summer vacation. We’ve packed the family into the car, drove to the coast and sat around with a few thousand other people for a few days hoping for sunshine. Then it’s...
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Getaway vacations – a week on the Croatian island of Krk
Sometimes after a particularly stressful week, month, or even year, we just need to get away from it all and relax both physically and mentally. When you look at the vacation options advertised by your...
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The V Festival
Summertime in the UK is an amazing time. Every summer is punctuated with a regular parade of festivals. August, for example, is the time when you can enjoy V Festival. This is one of the best pop music...
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Street food around Europe
When you travel around the world, or even just within your own district, you have the opportunity to sample food from pretty much every corner of the planet. One thing I really enjoy is tracking down...
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The Reading and Leeds Festival
In August, when the sun is shining, and the summer weather is heating up the days, one of the best things you can do is hit up one of the great music festivals. The Reading and Leeds Festival is one I...
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Notting Hill Carnival
August is a busy time for most people. Between the summer school vacations and the multitude of concerts and festivals, you might find it tough to figure out what to do. I’ve got a good suggestion...
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End of the Road Festival
Music is one of those things that “makes the world go ’round”. No matter where you go, you will find music in one form or another, be it local folk music, alternative rock, experimental dance rhythms,...
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Close-up, Rome – a city trip for the summer season
Rome is one of those iconic destinations, one you add to the list when you are doing your gap-year backpacking trip across Europe. There is more to Rome than 3 days on an itinerary before you head for...
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Golfing vacations? Try Scotland, the home of golf
A lot of people have discovered the joy of golf. Yes, I know you’re wandering about a grassy field hitting a tiny ball with a stick, but that’s the whole point. You’re out in the sunshine (hopefully),...
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Close-up, Vienna; now or never
Vienna is true European city. It has the old and the new, the touristy and the artistic. It mixes them all up and you’re left with a fantastic city that I love to visit. I actually have been there 5...
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Vintage train posters celebrate landmark anniversaries of rail
This year sees two very significant anniversaries for rail travel – the 100th anniversary of the publication of Bradshaw’s Continental Railway guide 1913, and 150 years since the opening of the London...
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Close-up, Prague – a magical city of bridges, churches and fantastic food
Prague is one of the few cities in Europe that escaped major damage during World War II. This means that the Medieval centre is still intact, and the incredible buildings of centuries past are still...
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A time-out in Faro
Portugal’s Algarve is an incredibly popular tourist destination. Somehow I’ve managed to miss out on visiting it on my travels around Europe… until recently. Wow, have I been missing out on a fantastic...
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Andorra – A beautiful Mystery
I was down at the pub a few weeks ago, chatting with some friends, and as usual, the conversation got around to travel and holidays. My friend was telling me about this place they had discovered about...
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Business conference destinations in Europe
Travel isn’t always just about vacation time. Sometimes we need to travel to meet with clients, attend a conference, or maybe visit a branch office of the company we work for. Business conferences are...
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It’s time to find out what Bilbao has to offer
I’m always on the hunt for good photography opportunities. We can all take a photo of Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower, but to really stand out, you need to find some place a little different. I also like...
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What is a foodie trip all about?
Someone who knows me well once suggested I take a “foodie trip”. Errr, a foodie trip? What’s a foodie trip? I had never heard the term before and in my quest to find out, I began to understand why they...
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Enjoy the secluded beaches and more in the Canary Islands
Sometimes, we all just need a few days away from it all. We need a place to go where we can just do nothing for a couple of days before easing back into reality. Maybe laze about on a beach for a day,...
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Oh my! Crete is breathtaking!
A lot of us really enjoy heading off to the islands in the Mediterranean for a little rest and relaxation, or even better a business meeting or conference. There are few better places to have a...
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A road trip to Piran, Croatia
Quite a few people I know have been pestering me to check out Slovenia. They keep telling me that the Adriatic coast is fantastic, and the old cities are really really nice. I’d always say “Yah, yah,...
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A trip to the spa in London
Have you ever woken up early one morning, looked at the time, and then out the window and thought “uggh, I need a day off”? I know I have. Sometimes we need a little “me” time and my favourite way to...
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Enjoy a good scare this Halloween
Autumn is creeping up on us quickly. The days are getting colder and the end-of-year holidays are racing past. Speaking of these holidays, Halloween is here. Now! We all like to have a little fun with...
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Travel on a round-the-world airline ticket
If you’ve been reading my blog here, you will realise I love to travel, and I take every opportunity I can to head off somewhere I’ve never been before. It can be just around the corner, or off to some...
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Somewhere to stay in Berlin
Berlin is one of those cities that you always seem to be travelling to on business when you’re passing through Europe. It could be for LinuxTag, the Oharma Summit, ICSOC, or any one of literally...
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Weekend getaway for mummy and daddy
School is back in session, the children are busy with their new lessons, and now it’s time for mom and dad to head off for a weekend to themselves. You can leave the kids with the relatives and relax…...
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Soaking up Autumn in Cape Cornwall
Summer is over, the children are heading back to school, and winter isn’t far off. We still have a few really nice weekends left in 2013, and probably a few more vacation days to burn off. Something...
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It’s time to discover the world of film with the London Film Festival
I discovered my love for movies when I was quite young. I remember begging my parents to take me to the opening of ET back in the 1980s. Since then, I’ve been able to indulge that love for the Silver...
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Turkish delight on a moonlit night
So take me back to Constantinople… isn’t that how the line goes in that song from the 1950s? I always find myself humming that swing classic when I’m thinking about Turkey’s biggest city, Istanbul....
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Explore the Medieval villages of Luxembourg with me
The tiny country of Luxembourg is tucked away between Germany, France, and Belgium. It’s a country you can easily miss if you blink while you’re travelling through the area on the autobahn. Luxembourg...
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Unexpected journeys travel guide
If a certain hobbit has given you a taste for adventure, take a look at our handy traveller’s guide. From the Shire to the Misty Mountains, there’s a lot for savvy explorers to discover. But these...
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The Ultimate Guide to Germany’s Christmas Markets
When you think of the ideal Christmas scene – twinkling lights, music, mulled wine and gingerbread – you’re probably picturing the exact scene you’d find at a German Christmas market. In recent years,...
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Different European Christmas and New Year’s Eve traditions
We take you on a journey around Europe to see how Christmas is brought to life and the New Year is welcomed in! Sweden and Denmark Sweden knows how to build anticipation and create a festive feeling in...
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The UK’s Best Christmas Markets
Christmas markets are one of the best ways to welcome in the festive season – and from North to South, the UK is home to a plethora of them. Though a hard task, we’ve selected five of our favourites...
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The Perfect Christmas Dinner: Festive Food Around the World
What makes the perfect Christmas dinner? For most Brits it’s turkey, sage stuffing, pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce, roast potatoes and assorted veg – we’re such sticklers for tradition that many...
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New Year’s Eve around the globe
New Year’s Eve is often the best night of the year. From small house parties to epic city-centre extravaganzas, New Year’s is always a night jam-packed with celebration. Choosing the ideal NYE party...
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Have you heard about Maastricht before?
A few years ago, I was working in the Netherlands. It’s a great country, with some really amazing people. Most of my time was spent in and round the city of Maastricht, way down in the southern part of...
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Hidden Gems of London
With London being such a popular tourist destination, finding ‘hidden gems’ can be very difficult. To help out, HRS spoke to a host of the capital’s leading bloggers to reveal the best secret hangouts...
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A Chocolate-Themed Trip around the World
If your usual daydreams about lying on beaches or jetting off to explore new cities have been rudely interrupted by fantasies involving chocolate this month, you’re not alone. With Easter just around...
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