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Posted on: 16 May, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Breath-Taking Rooms With a Sea View

Set high above some of Europe’s most picturesque seascapes, there are a range of luxury cliffside hotels which offer seclusion and beauty in equal measure. Imagine waking up on the first morning of your holiday, drawing back the curtains to your elegant room and being met with a breath-taking vista out over the sea with nothing but the horizon to interrupt your view. This is exactly what some of Europe’s top luxury cliffside hotels offer their guests. If you’re looking for secluded splendour, peaceful environments, five-star luxury and views you’ll remember for a lifetime, check out my guide to the...

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Posted on: 16 May, 2018

Author: Swan Tours

List of Top 8 Beautiful Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is an untamed appeal. A location to set yourself free and send yourself to the most pious form of nature. Forget the locations of Himachal, even the roads you determine... Himachal Pradesh is an untamed appeal. A location to set yourself free and send yourself to the most pious form of nature. Forget the locations of Himachal, even the roads you determine arethe windows to the panoramic view. Visiting Himachal is not just a reward to your eyes but it's a reward for your soul too. A state rich of apple orchards, green valleys, snow-capped mountains and numerous...

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Posted on: 31 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Establishing and Improving Cost Per Mile to Land Work

When looking for courier jobs, you need to provide an accurate cost per mile figure. Working this out allows you to land work and see where you could improve. Any courier who has been around the block a few times knows just how competitive the industry is. Courier jobs can be difficult to land when you are competing against both independent operators and major contractors, and when everyone is looking to get the contract by lowering their prices. When competing for courier jobs, it is vital that you provide an entirely accurate assessment of your operation’s cost per mile. This...

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Posted on: 23 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Icy Igloo Building for Cool Family Fun

Igloo building is a fun, low-cost activity that gets you out of your chalet. La Plagne is a great place to try this – the resort even has an igloo village!  Ski holidays with the kids can be great fun, but it can sometimes be a challenge to keep the little ones entertained – especially if you’re on a tight budget. I always recommend the cool activity of igloo building to parents who are worried about finding fun and low-cost things to do outside of their chalet. La Plagne is a terrific place to give this a go, and it...

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Posted on: 23 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Hiking and Biking the Tahoe Rim Trail

The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of North America’s most breathtaking wildernesses. Winding its way 165 miles around Lake Tahoe on the border of California and Nevada, this is one of the most challeng... The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of North America’s most breathtaking wildernesses. Winding its way 165 miles around Lake Tahoe on the border of California and Nevada, this is one of the most challenging journeys for any adventurer. Passing through the Desolation Wilderness, the Granite Chief Wilderness and the Mount Rose Wilderness, the route also has plenty of variety to spice up the long trek. The...

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Posted on: 23 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Fear Naut: Try Ice Sailing!

Calling all thrill seekers who want to make the most of their winter sports insurance, make this year the year you try exhilarating, high speed ice sailing. If you’re the kind of adrenalin-junkie who sees an annual winter sports insurance policy as a challenge to cram as many thrill-seeking activities as you can during the season, then you’ll need to try the high-octane, high-speed sport of ice sailing. The name is pretty self explanatory, ice sailing is sailing in a boat which has been specially adapted to run over the icy surface of lakes and rivers on thin steel blades....

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Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Yamin Raj

One of the most important parts of the Pope's visit to Egypt

The eight places are distributed over four governorates, namely Minya, Assiut, Alexandria, and Cairo. He added that the Ministry of Tourism has already begun to promote the path of the Holy Family’s journey through notifying tourist companies to add the path of the Holy Family to its tourist programmes. The Pope's Visit To Egypt Contributes To The Increase In The Number Of Tourists Traveling To The Nil   Pope Francis, 266 and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, visited Egypt at the end of April when he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the great Imam of Al...

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Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

The UK’s Best Geography School Trip Destinations

The best school trips for geography pupils are fun, educational and valuable. The UK has many brilliant places to visit for unforgettable learning experiences. There are plenty of destinations up and down the UK that can bring your geography lessons to life. The best school trips will be fun, educational, and valuable for students, providing them with hands-on knowledge that they can’t get from a textbook. Here are three brilliant destinations for an unforgettable geography trip that your pupils are sure to love. Scarborough: Rotunda Museum & Robin Hood’s Bay If you want to teach your students about the geological...

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Posted on: 05 January, 2018

Author: Lisa Jeeves

A Guide to the Three Valleys: Our Favourite Skiing Resorts

The combined resorts of the Three Valleys offer the largest skiable area in the world. With so many fantastic resorts, it’s difficult to choose where to stay! The Three Valleys is one of the best ski destinations in the world. Aptly named, the area spans three valleys in the Tarentaise, playing host to a whopping eight individual resorts. With over 200 lifts and around 600km of pistes to explore, the Three Valleys is hugely popular with visitors from all around the globe. Whether you’re a novice skier or a thrill-seeking expert, these resorts have something for you. But with so...

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Posted on: 13 November, 2017

Author: Lisa Jeeves

Science on the Mountain: Explore Europe's Highest Garden

Situated on the Italian side of the Alps, Courmayeur is not just a pretty ski destination.  This picturesque town at the foot of Mont Blanc offers a wide variety of year-round activities for adventuro... Situated on the Italian side of the Alps, Courmayeur is not just a pretty ski destination.  This picturesque town at the foot of Mont Blanc offers a wide variety of year-round activities for adventurous families. Hailed as ‘Italy's best all-round ski resort’, it is also home to Europe's highest botanical garden. The Saussurea Alpine Botanical Garden was opened in 1987; originally it was a tourist attraction...

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