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Best Rural Places to visit in Italy with Kids Lake Como

Some of the Best Rural Places to Visit in Italy with Kids in the Summer

Italy is one of our all-time favourite countries for summertime family travel. Apart from kid-pleasing cuisine – pasta with butter & Parmigiano-Reggiano, rainbow-hued gelato, and irresistible Italian pastries – the country’s geography is spectacular. We’ve spent the past decade exploring rural Italy from the Maremma in Southern Tuscany to the Dolomites in the country’s northeast. […]

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Five Awesome Things to Do on Lanai, Hawaii

Beyond world-class snorkelling at Hulopoe Bay, luxury hotel living at the Four Seasons Resort, and browsing tiny boutiques in Lanai City, what are some other awesome things to do on Lanai? We have been visiting Lanai for over a decade. And thanks to recent investments in the island, there are new ways to experience this

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Holiday gift Guide for travelers Accor hotels

Spending Christmas in Hawaii?

Although there isn’t snow on the ground or a chill in the air, the Christmas tradition in Hawaii is as abundant as the North Shore’s legendary winter waves. During the holiday season, Christmas lights glow on island homes, Christmas trees sparkle in hotel lobbies, and choir songs dance in the tropical breeze. Here is what

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pebbles, tree stump and the ocean at Sandcut Beach

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure Raindrops fell on the ancient Douglas fir, cedar, and spruce trees around us, but we weren’t getting wet. One of the wonderful things about walking through a rainforest is that it doesn’t matter if it is raining. The forest canopy, nature’s massive umbrella, provides adequate shelter. This comes in

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A Few of the Best Beach Products for Your Next Vacation

It’s no secret that I love sunshine, and beach vacations are a family favorite. Regardless of the season, I’m either at the beach or thinking about the beach. So apart from all the kid’s gear, what do I pack for a beach vacation? Here are a few of what I consider to be the best beach

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Visit Bermuda for Signature cocktails and clear ocean water

Cycling, Swimming, and Sipping Signature Cocktails in Bermuda

Bermuda, also known as The Rock, formed 100 million years ago when a now extinct volcanic sea mountain rose out of the Atlantic Ocean in an area referred to as the Sargasso Sea. The 21-square mile self-governing British overseas territory is located 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) east of the U.S. Carolinas. I just visited Bermuda

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Discover Why It’s ‘Almost’ All about the Beach at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

I had heard it was one of the best beaches on the Big Island, and a few locals told me it’s the top beach in all of Hawaii. When I walked through the open-air lobby at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and onto the powdery sand at crescent-shaped Kauna’oa Bay, I understood why it’s all

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Travelling to Southern California? Don’t Miss These Huntington Beach Hot Spots

Flames licking and leaping inside the bonfire pits scattered along 10 miles of uninterrupted coastline aren’t the only things red-hot in Huntington Beach, California. This Orange County community, also known as Surf City USA, is experiencing a renewal. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, vibrant surf culture, and sand for miles, Huntington Beach

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Where to Go for a Warm Weather Beach Vacation

Tired of winter’s chill and wondering where to travel for a warm weather beach vacation? These tropical islands are waiting to welcome you. Thailand Thailand’s rich culture, friendly locals, and warm turquoise seas make this Southeast Asian country an excellent warm weather beach vacation destination. Koh Samui With islands galore, it can be difficult to decide where

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McNeil Bay beach, boulders for climbing on and wild flowers

Favourite Beaches Victoria, B.C.

The scent of Coppertone mingles with the salty air and the sounds of children splashing in the chilly water drift towards me as I approach Willows Beach. On a warm afternoon on Vancouver Island, this crescent shaped beach with gorgeous views of Discovery Island and Mount Baker is the place to be. This popular beach, located in

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