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Travel Alternatives to Las Vegas

Las Vegas may be the original ‘sin city,’ built in the desert on the dreams of Bugsy Siegel, but it’s not alone in offering the chance to spin the wheels at the slots and roulette tables. They say when you’re bored of Vegas, you’re bored of life, but there are lots of other casino centers to explore, each with their own unique charm to match the razzamatazz of the famous Strip. Moreover, if you don’t fancy a visit to Vegas, you can always play at home using an online gaming site, or head off to one of the many alternative gaming resorts around the world, from the East Coast of America to the Far East of China. Monte Carlo Long before Las Vegas was just a twinkle in Bugsy’s eye, Monte Carlo was well established as the home of the green baize tables and colorful chips. Located in the tiny…

Travel Tips

Find the Best Installment Loan For Your Travels

Have you been dreaming of a summer getaway with a cool drink in your hand and white-sand beaches? For sure, searching for airline tickets can be challenging,  especially if the fares are very expensive, outstripping your savings. Here’s a secret: you can book your flight today and pay it later. Many airline companies like United Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer “buy now pay later” options into their online flight booking. These airlines work with technology startups that offer the fund or loan to travelers who’d prefer to pay their flight in installments. To know more about this option, read on! Layaway or Loan Do you want to find the best installment loan for your travels? Don’t worry! According to the CEO and founder of Uplift, Brian Barth, the “buy now pay later” option is designed to help people make their dream travels into reality. Travel creditors usually appeal to…

Family Travel

How to Make Travelling with Kids Stress-Free

Heading away on a family vacation soon? Getting ready for a vacation with children? We’ve rounded up three ways to make travelling with kids one even easier. Pack in Style Doubling as a suitcase and a toy children can ride, children can pack Trunki with all their favourite belongings while the parents can carry with handles or shoulder strap and even tow tired tots on long journeys making long lines and travelling through the airport even easier. Dress Comfortably Keep your little traveller comfortable on the early morning flights and long train rides with the right outfits. Jill Yoga is available for infants, sizes 2-6x and for girls in sizes 7-16 making functional athletic wear fashionable. Travel in style and comfort in one of their matching outfits made in fun kid-friendly prints that will make lounging in an airplane even easier. View this post on Instagram A post…

Travel News

Intrepid Travel Releases Their ‘Not Hot List’ to Combat Overtourism

TRAVEL NEWS — Combating the escalating issue of overtourism, Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, is releasing its annual ‘Not Hot List,’ which highlights a selection of lesser-discovered destinations that deserve the spotlight — from Canada’s Haida Gwaii Islands, the ‘Galapagos of the North,’ to Indonesia’s Tana Toraja Trek for going beyond Bali’s beaches. The world’s largest B Corp certified travel company ensures all of its tours are led by local leaders who can guide travellers away from crowds. On a larger scale, Intrepid Travel also regularly makes changes to its itineraries and launches new products to introduce travellers to new communities in a sustainable way, aiming to alleviate the negative impacts of tourism while still spreading its economic benefit. There’s no reason travel can’t enrich local communities, instead of overwhelming them. Where to Travel in 2020: Dakhla, Morocco Largely inaccessible until a couple of years ago, Dakhla’s…

Mexico

How to Explore to Puerto Vallarta off the Resort

Set on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta has become a paradise for tourists looking to escape to the sun. While it’s best known for its beaches, Puerto Vallarta is a bustling seaside escape with plenty of water sports, nightlife and is a culinary paradise.  Puerto Vallarta may be accessed by plane, sea or land. If flying, Aeromexico is a superior option, as the most experienced Mexican airline, with friendly Mexican hospitality and onboard refreshments. To help you plan your vacation on and off the resort, here are some of our favourite things to do during your next vacation in Puerto Vallarta. What to do in Puerto Vallarta One of the most popular activities to din in Puerto Vallarta to enjoy that area by water. Luxury Yacht and Snorkel by Vallarta Adventures sail around the Bay of Banderas in a scenic seaside tour. Their luxury catamarans are a great way to…

Hotels + Resorts

Enjoy a Romatic Getaway in Puerto Vallarta at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel

Savour a luxurious stay in Puerto Vallarta at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel and Romantic Getaway. Puerto Vallarta is located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, between the Sierra Madre Mountain range and golden shores Banderas Bay. This exclusive, adult-only hotel is ideal for a restorative escape, combining the grandeur of its surroundings with the fine touches of their award-winning personalized service. The Rooms at Villa Premiere Villa Premiere offers a collection of 80 suites, comprised of five categories. Every suite in the hotel includes a spectacular oceanfront view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, private balcony, pillow menu, scent menu for in-room aromatherapy and personal butler service. The suites vary in size, layout and in-room amenities, but possess common design elements of white, tropical woods and colourful, locally inspired accents. Upscale Dining at Villa Premiere The hotel has a flexible meal plan with three gourmet restaurants on-site, varying in setting, ambiance and…

Hotels + Resorts

How to Plan a Romantic Vacation in Charleston

When you think of romance, one of the cities that comes to mind is Charleston. The perfect setting for romantic films like The Notebook, Dear John and the classic Gone With the Wind  (set in the nearby town of Mount Pleasant), Charleston exudes southern charm and romance.  Make your vacation to this colourful city with someone special one to remember by booking your stay at the HarbourView Inn. A Waterfront Escape in Charleston As Charleston’s only waterfront hotel in the Historic District, the HarbourView Inn brings out the age-old charm of this port city. Each of the Inn’s 52 rooms is uniquely decorated to let visitors travel through time to the Antebellum era. The historic wing houses six rooms that are in high demand because of their unique architectural features. Transformed from a former 1930s cotton warehouse, this hotel is a shining example of how Charleston embraces the charm and design of its past in a modern…

Canada

Enjoy a Luxurious Weekend Away at the Fairmont Winnipeg

Located just steps away from Winnipeg’s most famous intersection, Portage and  Main, the Fairmont Winnipeg is a luxurious escape in this historic Prairie city.  The hotel has 340  rooms and suites which includes the option for guests to upgrade their stay by staying in one of the Fairmont Gold suites and rooms. One of the best features of the Fairmont Winnipeg is the view. The large windows in each guest room allow you to see some of the best areas in the city from the historic Exchange District, the famous corner of Portage and Main and the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, now known as The Forks National Park, where fur traders met centuries ago. From the Fairmont Gold lounge, you can even catch a glimpse of the impressive architectural gem, the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. Dine On-site at the Fairmont Winnipeg Treat yourself while in town at…

Design

Tips for Keeping Your Hair Healthy on a Warm Vacation

While you may love coming back with a vacation glow, all that time in the sun can be hard on your hair. From the changes in the water PH levels and chlorine from the pool to styling your hair in a warmer destination that may have more humidity than back at home. To help keep your hair healthy while you travel, we sat down with a Dyson hair scientist tp learn how to better take care of our hair while on vacation. Protect your scalp Your hair can give the scalp some protection from ultraviolet radiation, the melanin inside the cortex absorbs the UV radiation from the sun to stop it from reaching the scalp and causing damage such as sunburn. However, any exposed skin is not protected, such as where your hair is parted. Consider applying sunscreen to these areas to protect your scalp from UV and its effects.…

Travel Tips

6 Cities to Visit with a Vibrant Casino Nightlife

Casinos and travel are always a good way to go, for entertainment purposes. However, if you combine the two together, you essentially find yourself with the perfect night out! Around the world, there are some of the best casinos present and waiting for you to take advantage of them, on your next vacation. Can you imagine a vacation where you get to see all the best sites culturally, as well as enjoying the slot machines, poker tables, blackjack tables, and the lavishly elegant roulette wheels? That should pretty much tick anyone’s boxes everywhere if we may say so ourselves. Especially now with the world on standby from travel due to the chaos of the pandemic, it would make sense for people to start planning their next luxurious nights out across the seas. It gives us all something to look forward to! So, with all this in mind, we have made…