Best in Travel: Top 10 Cities for 2012

After globe-trotting research and fierce debate, Lonely Planet has come to a decision on its favourite cities for 2012. As always, our shortlist has some known gems and a few to raise a quizzical eyebrow, but each one is poised for greatness in 2012. While sporting events are bringing new adrenaline to a couple of classic destinations, other cities in our list have bounced back from difficult times with a renewed lease of life. The coming year will put all of these cities in a fresh light, whether they’re showing new flair with music and art festivals or dusting off preconceptions by showing their wilder streak. Without further ado, here’s...

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9 Beach Vacation Ideas

When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can  be very hard to pick a destination.  There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia.  Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go for your vacation. 1.  Hawaii resort You can choose to put your frequent flier miles to good use and take a beach vacation on the island of Hawaii.  Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, play golf, and even indulge in one of the many innovative spa treatments.  Hawaii enjoys some of the best...

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World's Top Golf Resorts: Train and Play for Your Vacation!

The finest golf resorts in the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean can be your choice for your next vacation. Make it a train-and-play golf vacation! So many package deals are available to make your trip much more than a break from your routine. A golf vacation will be a practical experience of improving your golf game, enjoying a phenomenally peaceful and luxurious setting, and visiting a different state or a different country! This planning guide will point you to some of the best-rated golf resorts in the world. Whether you ultimately book for yourself or through an experienced golf travel specialist, begin your research...

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Low Priced Hotels Near London Make Your Trip Enjoyable

London is one of the most important business centres and thus finding a quality hotel here at affordable rates is like finding a needle in haystack. The hotels that are situated in the heart of the city demand exorbitant prices and those which are affordable, offer very poor quality services and other facilities. So, instead of finding a lodging place at the heart of the city, you can book rooms in hotels near London. In this way, you will save much money and at the same time enjoy the ambience of London life. Booking hotels near London does not mean you have to be far away from the city and miss all the fun. You will have your own quota...

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Hotels in London Put You In the Heart of It All

London is a very exciting city with a lot to offer. Many hotels in London will put you close to the most interesting places and things to do. The Ambassador South Kensington in South Kensington is within walking distance of London's finest museums, The Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Natural History Museum. All three museums face each other and each one will take a full day to thoroughly explore all it has to offer. To the north of the museums is Imperial College London. Just past that is the Royal Albert Hall. This is the main concert hall of London. The Science Museum has 300,000 exhibits on the history of western science,...

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How to Have Financial Security While Travelling Abroad

More times than not credit cards make travelling the world much easier. I know when I travelled throughout North Africa; I always had a credit card as a backup form of payment. There is not a need to deal with travelers cheques, exchange large amounts of money, or wearing that annoying fanny pack, which clearly labels you as a tourist. But the simplicity of credit cards should not be overlooked as consumers can find themselves in a leap of financial trouble. First, I recommend calling your financial institution and letting them know where/when you will be travelling. If you forget to call your financial institution, there is a high chance...

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How to Sleep Well While Traveling

Sleep is something that if you don't get enough can have serious side-effects on the body, short-term as well as long-term. Our sleep-timings and schedule are often disturbed while traveling, leaving us all cranky and energy-deprived! Find out how to sleep well while traveling in this article.    Sleep is often an underestimated aspect of health. Being sleep-deprived can have serious consequences on your mental and physical health. One of the times sleep is unavoidably affected is when you are traveling. Traveling present the perfect kind of scenario to ruin your sleep! First the fact that you are not in your bed, under your covers...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Taking the Gap Year

If you have just graduated from high school or college you may be considering taking a gap year. Gap year means taking a time off to go and have another experience in life before getting back to studies. The gap year practice is very popular in Europe and other countries where students are persuaded to break off from studies for sometime. Students can travel during their gap year. They try to search for and do something different before moving to the next level in their academic career.  So, if you are graduating sooner, you may be looking for possible things you could do during your gap year. Taking the gap year will provide you with...

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The Swinger Resorts of Spain

Holiday resorts for swingers have made swinging holidays highly popular. As the concept of living the swingers lifestyle is gaining social acceptance and respectability with the popularity of Swinger resorts is also increasing day by day. For more than two decades, the Hedonism Resorts in Jamaica are providing a swinging experience to lots of enthusiastic couples. Recently, several Swinger resorts have been establishing themselves as popular holiday spots in Spain for the British and other European swingers. The Spanish Swinger resorts are quite popular when compared to the Caribbean ones. Most of the British swingers don't see this as a...

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The World's Largest Private Yacht – the Eclipse

An Addition to the Abromovich Collection Russian magnate Roman Abromovich's $300 000 000 commission of the Eclipse will increase his own private yacht collection to four, turning it into the largest collection in the world. Abromovich already owns the Pelorus, Sussurro and Ecstasea, with each having its own unique, remarkable features. Abromovich also previously owned the Le Grand Bleu yacht which used to hold the title of the world's largest privately owned vessel. This yacht was presented to Abromovich's friend Eugene Schivdler in 2006 and is currently for sale again. The Pelorus is the world's 11th largest yacht and before the commissioning...

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Cruise Ship Tips: How to Avoid Sea Sickness

If you're considering going on a cruise and you're concerned about sea sickness, you might already have received very mixed advice on what type of cabin to book to minimize motion sickness issues. Many people seem to think that rooms on the upper decks are better for those with motion sickness. Others believe that cabins located towards the front or bow of the ship are better for such passengers. However, in reality, neither the upper decks nor the front of the ship are the best places to be if you tend to get sea sick easily.  Most large, modern cruise ships are equipped with stabilizers that minimize any swaying and movement of the...

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Short Term Apartments in Tel Aviv: Perfect for Your Business Trip

You are flying to Israel for some business – real estate, hi tech, banking, foreign correspondence, whatever you do. You have never been in Tel Aviv before and since that is going to be your main hub of work, you are trying to plan your stay in the city. You are not entirely sure where to stay. Hotels are too stuffy and expensive, hostels may be dirty, run down and uncomfortable. You don’t know anyone in Tel Aviv, so you have no friends to stay with. You think that you have considered all your options and you feel a little lost and bewildered. It seems like no place can really cater to your needs, and that is bad because you are planning...

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Holiday Destinations by Flight Duration

If like me you're one of those people who love going on holidays, but cannot abide the whole flying experience, then this feature will be your new best friend.  Location, hotel, weather, nightlife – these are all major factors that we consider when planning a holiday. Although often overlooked, your flights play a hugely important role in your whole holiday experience as well. A bad flight or a flight that’s too long can be the difference between a fantastic holiday and an ok holiday. ExclusiveLondon.co.uk has complied a list of holiday destinations by flight duration to help you choose the perfect holiday. If you don’t like lengthy...

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