Sydney’s Top Events in October

Spring has arrived and the weather is glorious – what better time to visit Australia’s unofficial capital than in October? After being rugged up all winter, Sydneysiders are emerging from hibernation and finding a sunny spot in which to start celebrating the beginning of the warm weather. As October doesn’t fall in peak season, accommodation… Continue reading Sydney’s Top Events in October

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Bakewell City and Hotels Guide

There is something about small English towns and the beautiful market-town of Bakewell lives up to that repertoire of mystery and charm. Located in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Bakewell is a small town that is not just known for the Bakewell Pudding, but also for its proximity to Haddon Hall and… Continue reading Bakewell City and Hotels Guide

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What You Can Expect From Your First Mediterranean Cruise

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Cruising is unlike any other holiday experience. There are so many parts to the holiday experience that make it so unique. First of all the fact that you sail on a ship rather than staying in a hotel or B&B make the experience totally unforgettable. Secondly the facilities on-board provide you with hours of entertainment… Continue reading What You Can Expect From Your First Mediterranean Cruise

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New York Sports Venues as Tourist Destinations

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New York Sports Venues New York has had a long and distinguished history and the heritage associated with the sports played in the city is one that needs to be explored as an alternative to the traditional sight seeing destinations and tourist hotspots such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire States building. Pre-War… Continue reading New York Sports Venues as Tourist Destinations

48 Hour Guide to Berlin

It’s mission impossible time – you’ve booked a weekend in Berlin, arrived and suddenly realized that 48 hours may not be enough time to see everything that’s worth a look. So what do you do? Well obviously you pick the attractions which seem most suited to your tastes, but for a few pointers on how… Continue reading 48 Hour Guide to Berlin

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Disaster Relief – Mobilizing the American Red Cross

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The American Red Cross was organized by Clara Barton, who volunteered as a nurse during the Civil War and helped search for missing Union Army soldiers. She knew first hand what it was like to provide assistance during a disaster. The American Red Cross still mobilizes when help is needed in any part of the… Continue reading Disaster Relief – Mobilizing the American Red Cross