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Victoria and Albert: A Saxe-Coburg Love Story

February 28, 2018 by Michael January1 Comment

The television series “Victoria” about the younger years of England's Queen Victoria is in its second season with more turmoil below stairs at Buckingham Palace and a new child upstairs for Victoria and Albert. The historic love story between the young queen of England and her German noble husband continues. This season also brings the Saxe-Coburgs into more focus with the death of Albert’s father and his return home to Coburg for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bakeries, Castle, Culinary travel, Dessert, Egypt, England, Europe, Germany, History, Hungary, London, Russia, Shopping Mall, Switzerland

How To Enter The US Through The Visa Waiver Program

February 27, 2018 by Boris VLeave a Comment

The visa system in the US is much more complicated than what many expect. Even if tourists from all around the world talk about the difficulties they had, it is still not common to see travelers know much about the available options. The good news is there are various possibilities available for everyone that wants to enter the country. One of them is the Visa Waiver Program, which is really popular for both tourists and businessmen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Passport, Traffic, Visa

Visit Dubai For The Ultimate Family Vacation

February 27, 2018 by Derrick MLeave a Comment

The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure in the world four millennia, then the London Cathedral claimed that honor; now, the Burj Khalifa, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has surpassed all the skyscrapers in the world and the Middle East once again boasts the world's tallest building. Rising to a height of 2,723 feet, the Burj Khalifa has 164 floors. It's one of the first things you notice when you step off the plane at the airport … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Aquarium, Architecture, Culinary travel, Desert, Dubai, Golf, London, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Sports, Tallest Building, Zoo

6 Tips on Prepping for a Trip Abroad

February 27, 2018 by Derek MLeave a Comment

Planning a vacation isn’t as easy as one might think, especially when it involves travelling abroad to a faraway destination. A lot goes into the travel plans and making sure everything is prepped and ready to go before embarking on this adventure. With six tips on prepping for a trip abroad, more people can get their plans set before ever setting foot on the cruise ship or plane. Set Transportation in Advance It’s never a good idea to show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Cruising, Iceland, Taxi

9 Extraordinary Ways To Experience Colorado’s Winter

February 25, 2018 by Thelma Satlsman2 Comments

Colorado is blessed with enough fleecy snow to make even Elsa jealous! Admiring the winter holiday is easy when there are many traditional winter activities to indulge. However, there are also more contemporary ways to experience the beauty of the winter. Grab your coat, check the event calendar, and let’s venture into Colorado’s winter wonderland! Colorado Cross Country Skiing. Heli-Skiing Instead of going with the traditional airlift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Bus Travel, Colorado, Fishing, Helicopter, Mountain Climbing, Resort, River Rafting, Seafood, Ski Trip, Trekking, Waterfall, Wildlife

Hyperloop on the Santa Monica Pier!

February 25, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Annual Innovation Festival S.T.E.A.M Machines Returns Sunday, March 4th • Path to Innovation Panel featuring NASA JPL, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Uber/Elevate • Exhibition Showcase of the latest in tech, science and the arts • National Rube Goldberg Competition for middle school and high school students SANTA MONICA – (February 2018) – Machines take the pier! On Sunday, March 5, the Santa Monica Pier becomes a nucleus of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Aquarium, Arkansas, Art, California, Festival, Santa Monica, Technology, Tesla

Why Barcelona’s Football Transfers are a good reason to Visit the City in 2018

February 22, 2018 by Nina SLeave a Comment

If you haven't heard, it's got a lot of great things going for it! From the unique independent history and the stunning architecture to the sought after party atmosphere and sensational cuisine - Barcelona is a Catalonian paradise in Spain that is on the bucket list of millions of eager travellers all over the world. The Holiday Transfers team really feel that there is no other place like it, and more and more people every single year are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Lifestyle, Paradise, Spain

New Flights from Gatwick to Alicante

February 22, 2018 by Nina SLeave a Comment

In 2017, British Airways made almost 1,000 flights every week from Gatwick during the summer weeks, which are usually their peak period. However, it is planning to add over 150 flights every week for this year’s summer. This is going to be their largest schedule of flying from Gatwick for ten years. They have planned to increase the flights from Gatwick to Alicante from 14 to 22 every week. Other frequencies that have increased include flights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Britain, Bus Travel, England, Euro, Fashion, London, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Taxi

Visiting Las Vegas? Our Top Three Non Casino Attractions!

February 22, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Las Vegas has long been known for its gambling, super casinos and nightlife - the vibe of this fun city revolves around these and attracts people from around the world seeking it's entertainment offerings. All these of course warrant it's reputation as one of the world's great entertainment capitals but if one digs a bit deeper one finds a number of equally intriguing attractions. Visitor's are often pleasantly surprised at the reasonable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Arizona, Canyon, Casino, Desert, Hiking, Nevada, Nightlife, Ski Trip, South Carolina, Walking tour

Maximon, the Rum-Swilling, Cigar-Smoking Guatemalan God

February 22, 2018 by Caitlin Furio1 Comment

Santiago Atitlan is the largest city on the banks of the famous Lake Atitlan in Western Guatemala. It has a large, thriving Mayan community and is significantly less touristy than most of the other Atitlan villages. However, it is a destination famous for one sight in particular: Maximon. Maximon (pronounced mash-ee-mon) is a truly fascinating Mayan deity. Also known as San Simon or Rilaj Mam, he is a complex balance of benevolence and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Chile, Culture, Flowers, Mountain Climbing, Shopping Mall, Spain, Trekking, Walking tour

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