Escape to the Tropics
Travel stories, packing tips, and island guides for your next great escape.
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What to Bring on Your Fishing Trip
There are many things to consider when planning a fishing trip besides the usual items like clothes and toiletries, like where you’ll be fishing, what tackle will be available, and what you’ll do if something goes wrong two hours away from the nearest tackle shop. Make sure you have the basics down first. If you…
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UK Holidays – Reasons to Spend Your Money
UK based holidays probably aren’t a top holiday destination for most. It’s understandable why, with cheap flights to warmer countries. But UK breaks have interesting, fun, and beautiful elements UK breaks have to offer. You can actually visit a beach and dip in the water in the summer if you stay in the UK. The…
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Packing the car up for a holiday
One of the most stressful things about a holiday can be the packing. If you are going as a family then it may be that not only do you need to pack for yourself but also for your children. If you are going abroad often packing is even more stressful as you may not be…
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Taking young children on holiday
After you have children, the thought of a holiday may be terrifying – but that need not be the case. It is always going to be more complicated than when it was just the two of you, especially when your children are very young, but there are people who are more than happy to help…
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Is Barcelona Safe to Visit?
Barcelona is the regional capital of Catalonia, a region that lies in north east Spain. It is a vibrant, buzzing city that welcomes droves of tourists every year. People love the architecture, the gorgeous parks and the beach. However, with the current political situation and Catalonia’s desire to become independent from Spain, Barcelona has seen…
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Travelling with Friends – is it Right for you?
Going on holiday or on a longer travelling adventure with a group of friends can be an amazing experience. However, it isn’t right for everybody. You need to have friends with similar interests and tastes, making it easier for you to travel together. Talk to your friends in depth about how they would choose to…
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How to Protect Yourself from the Sun
The sun is one of the main reasons why people go on holiday. The idea of spending a week or even 10 days lying on a sunbed whilst it is cold and rainy at home is incredibly appealing. You need to make sure you stay safe in the sun though, as it can be one…
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Adventure Holiday Activities – are they Safe?
Adventure activities outside of the UK can sometimes be risky. How do you know if they are safe? Is the equipment reliable? What is the safety record like? Here are some tips for working out whether an activity is safe whilst abroad: Do you research. Look online and read reviews from other travellers and families…
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Some Essentials to Take on your Tropical Holiday
A tropical holiday is a wonderful way to relax, unwind and escape the pressure of everyday life. That is, as long as you take the right things with you. To help you plan, we have put together a list of some of the essentials so that you can be fully prepared for your holiday: A…
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