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My top 10 Highlights of Oman

By: Abigail Street | Other Adventures | Posted: 23 May 2013

 Having recently taken responsibility for looking after the Weekend a La Carte Oman destination I thought it was important to experience it first hand so over the Easter break I decided to visit. What an experience …..well actually series of experiences ; we always try to include one “Once in a lifetime experience” in any Weekend a La Carte break we offer, but in Oman
there are 3 or 4!!

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20 “Must Do’s” if you are child visiting Oman

By: Abigail Street | Other Adventures | Posted: 23 May 2013

Many people may think that taking a youngish child to Oman is crazy. That there will be nothing to engage them; that the drives are too long and the temperature is too hot. Hopefully the list below will persuade you otherwise. It is my 7 yr olds Daughters top 20 things to do when in Oman!

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Weddings & Honeymoons at Casa di Giulietta in Verona

By: Hannah Netting | Verona Opera Holidays | Posted: 16 May 2013

For anyone planning a trip to Verona, there are several experiences not to be missed. The first is undoubtedly going to the Arena di Verona for a night of unparalleled operatic brilliance in the outdoor arena.

The second is visiting Juliet’s Balcony.

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Visiting the beauty and remoteness of East Greenland with a baby

I have already posted about the Iceland part of my combined Iceland and Greenland trip , and now this focus of this blog is the highlight of our trip; a true Wilderness adventure in Greenland with our youngest daughter.

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Moroccan Cuisine

By: Linda Best | Moroccan Holidays | Posted: 13 May 2013

 Marrakech tantalizes your tastebuds as you walk through this beautiful walled city of portable food stalls

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Honeymoon in Marrakech

By: Linda Best | Moroccan Holidays | Posted: 08 May 2013

 Marrakech is the perfect destination for a honeymoon : warm, vibrant, exciting, interesting and close.

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ABBA Museum opens in Stockholm

By: Hannah Netting | Northern Lights Holidays | Posted: 08 May 2013

Stop in Stockholm on the way up to see the Aurora Borealis in Abisko in Swedish Lapland  and see the new ABBA Museum.

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Introducing our new website - Italian Short Breaks

By: Abigail Street | Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 07 May 2013

A new website Italian Short Breaks; For those looking to get the best out of Italy at whatever pace they want

 

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Reykjavik and West Coast Iceland- My thoughts

It was a while ago that I went to Greenland and Iceland on a combined trip, but I came across my photos the other day and it reminded me what an outstanding time we had there. I thought i would share my thoughts on some of the locations and hotels.

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San Martino Bend Balcony viewing seats have now just become available for the Siena Palio

By: Hannah Netting | Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 26 Apr 2013

We have just been given the great news from our supplier in Siena that he was able to get Balcony seats on the San Martino Balcony for both July and August Palio dates. These are very in demand tickets and always sell quickly, so quite a find!

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