Shopping in Europe is one of my favourite activities. Fortunately, I often visit Europe in early summer, and this is the sale period in many shops. Shopping during the sale seasons isn’t the only way to save money when you shop in Europe. Did you know that tourists in Europe pay a value-added tax (VAT) […]
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While planning a family vacation in Bhutan, I discovered that COMO Hotels and Resorts offer a Himalayan Explorer package. This five to nine-night experience includes a dedicated guide, driver, meals, and accommodation about COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha (the two COMO properties in Bhutan). In addition, COMO Hotels and Resorts manage the entire
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Already a fan of the award-winning SWISS Business Class, I was excited to fly in the SWISS A330 First Class cabin on a recent family trip from Zurich to New York. SWISS A330 First Class Cabin and Seats As soon as I stepped into the eight-seat SWISS First Class cabin, known simply as SWISS First,
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Vienna, also known as Wien, is a world-class destination with approximately 100 museums, countless opera houses, superb shopping, innumerable Viennese cafés and home to the Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Location The Hotel Imperial’s unique position at Vienna’s famous Ringstrasse is the perfect place to begin exploring the imperial city and all of its
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Written by Natalie Holmes Greece gets a lot of attention for its coastline and islands—and rightly so. But there’s another, unknown side to the country that’s equally beautiful, unique, and captivating. Zagori, located in the northwest mainland region of Epirus, is not far from the North Macedonia border. The name Zagori comes from the Slavic
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If you are planning your first visit to Hong Kong – a fascinating mix of East, West, past and future – these suggestions will help you make the most of your time in the city. Where to Eat and Drink in Hong Kong Tim Ho Wan Tim Ho Wan, reported to be the “The world’s
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Located on a repurposed industrial site along False Creek in Vancouver, B.C., Granville Island is one of my favourite places in the city. I love walking along the boardwalk, looking at boats of all sorts, and shopping for dinner in the bustling Granville Island Public Market. I hope this list of places to eat, shop,
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Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean approximately 1000 km from the continent of South America. As a result, cruise ships are a popular way to explore the 19 islands and scores of tiny islets in the Galápagos archipelago. But what if you don’t want to or can’t spend your vacation on a
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Shouts of “one dollar, one dollar, one dollar,” bounce off the cobbled streets in Quito’s Old Town. Female peddlers wearing traditional Ecuadorian felt hats sell fresh fruit, cold drinks, and corn served dried, popped, or roasted on the cob. Most of the items for sale on the streets in the UNESCO World Heritage Site are
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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 for
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The light turned green, but I was cemented to the sidewalk. The swarm of motorbikes, scooters, and the occasional bus stampeded through the intersection. I clutched my children (at the curb) and watched the local Vietnamese walked confidently through the crosswalk while the traffic flowed around them. We were in Hanoi, on a family vacation
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Perched on the edge of two extinct volcanic craters on Santa Cruz, one of five inhabited islands in the Galapagos Archipelago, Pikaia Lodge delivers a unique luxury land-based Galapagos experience. Instead of cruising through the Galapagos Islands on a liveaboard boat, guests at Pikaia Lodge enjoy luxury eco-resort living on Santa Cruz Island along with
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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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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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While the boys devoured Nutella crepes and hot chocolate prepared with milk from local dairy farmers, my husband and I sipped Prosecco and worked through the substantial Delightful Breakfast for Two. Temporary distractions from the 2,000+ m mountain peaks surrounding our breakfast table at Frööd Restaurant in Austria’s Vorarlberg province. Located at 1680 m, the views and
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