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  A cruise around the Mediterranean or Baltic is an ideal way to sample several cities on one holiday. Favourites such as Rome, Florence and Athens lie just a little way inland from busy ports, while Baltic gems such as St Petersburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Tallinn are on the coast so you only have to step ashore to start exploring. To add an extra…

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  It’s easy to imagine that the majority of lone travellers are teenage backpackers racketing around the world on a gap year. But this isn’t the case. Last year, the average age of the UK solo traveller was 57. With both the desire and the means to explore the world, the over-fifties are now the…

Read More “The best cruises for solo travellers – and why it’s the perfect way to find romance.” »

By Sally Peck, FAMILY AND BEACH EDITOR Whether Easter is early, as it is this year, or late, the April school holidays offer grand scope for a family trip. You could fly long-haul for culture or reliable beachy sunshine, or you might seek an active break somewhere in Europe, enjoying the very first rays of…

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by Susan J. Young Apr 9, 2018 9:00am When agents talk “exclusive” to families thinking of a cruise vacation, one new option is Royal Caribbean International’s new “Ultimate Family Suite” on the new 6,680-passenger Symphony of the Seas. It’s #1733 on Deck 17. Our personal “take” after touring this Star-class suite, the upper echelon of suites on Royal Caribbean’s vessel? Let’s just…

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Warm Up Without the Crowds. After a long and unforgiving winter, no one blames you for wanting to get away to someplace warm and sunny. Take a spring or summer trip to one of these undervalued destinations and you’ll be renewed in no time. Kunming, China Dubbed “The Spring City,” Kunming offers visitors pleasant weather…

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When you set out to see the world — heck, even when you leave your house in the morning — you assume an element of risk. Today’s safe haven may be tomorrow’s ugly headline, no matter where you travel. Luckily, cruising is one of the safest vacations out there. Think about it: Your family and…

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And when to go instead. Summer is undoubtedly a popular time for Americans to travel. With kids out of school and office environments a little more relaxed, it seems only natural to use your vacation days and get out of town. But the big question is: Where should you go? Obviously, the possibilities are endless,…

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Famous Movie Locales While Oscar season may be over, film fans have the entire year to explore places around the globe that have played starring roles in the movies. Often beautiful and always beguiling, a visit to one of the following 25 places will make you feel like you stepped on to the silver screen….

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The highly anticipated opening date for Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is right around the corner. Officials from the Walt Disney World Resort revealed Friday the new theme park land will open to the public with plenty of typical Disney fanfare June 30. The Toy Story themed portion of Hollywood Studios will bring the movie…

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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa A truly stunning property, the Sandals Grand Antigua Resort & Spa won gold at the 2018 Travvys for Best All-Inclusive Resorts: Adults/Couples. If you and your partner are looking for a paradise getaway, you won’t find a better place in all of Antigua. Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya The gold Travvy winner for Best All-Inclusive…

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