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25/09/2023

Jacksonville, Florida

The existing gateways to the Sunshine State – Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne – are all located in the south or centre of the Florida peninsula. Jacksonville, population 850,000, is set in the north-east corner of the state astride the broad St John’s River – Florida’s longest.

It is mainly a business city, which will appeal to airlines; from a traveller’s perspective, it provides access to the nation’s first European settlement, St Augustine, as well as a string of beaches. And it is the starting point for I-10, the freeway along the Florida Panhandle that serves the capital, Tallahassee, and reaches all the way to Southern California.

25/09/2023

San Antonio, Texas

With around 1.5 million inhabitants, San Antonio is easily the largest US city without a direct transatlantic connection. At its heart is a Spanish mission, the Alamo, that was the location of a battle in 1836 in which a band of 189 “Texas Volunteers” were besieged. Today the site is designated as a National Park – a patch of history plumb in the middle of a busy American metropolis.

You can start to explore the formidable food scene along the River Walk beside the San Antonio River. The city is the home of Tex-Mex cuisine – in large part thanks to the “Chili Queens”, who first created chili con carne as street food in San Antonio in the 19th century.

25/09/2023

Five US cities that deserve direct flights from the UK

Many transatlantic air links from the UK are being restored. Fort Lauderdale gets reconnected from London Gatwick on 26 May, when Norse Atlantic starts flights; Cincinnati will be reconnected with London Heathrow by British Airways from 5 June 2023.

Yet some key American locations remain unserved from the UK. These are the locations on our wishlists.

Memphis, Tennessee
Walking in Memphis is an excellent way to learn more about the civil rights struggle of the 20th century. On 4 April 1968, Dr Martin Luther King Jr was speaking from the balcony of the city’s Lorraine Motel when he was shot and killed.

The motel has been transformed into the National Civil Rights Museum, chronicling the harrowing history of slavery and segregation.

Memphis is also the birthplace of the Blues, making it a natural destination for Virgin Atlantic, given the airline’s rock’n’roll credentials. The home where Elvis lived and died, Graceland, is a combination of kitsch and sadness: the tropical-themed “Jungle Room” and the Meditation Garden where the Presley family are laid to rest.

The city’s location on the Mississippi makes it a good place to begin or end a trip following the mightiest American river.

23/09/2023

Crete, Greece

This Mediterranean island, the country’s largest, has world-famous sites like the Palace of Knossos, as well as a distinct culture, beautiful beaches, and great tavernas serving fresh seafood and house-made raki and cheeses. Now is a great time to book your flights: Tickets to Crete have gone down 9% since 2016, according to Hopper. Hotel rooms, too, have edged down since last year, according to Hotels.com.

Crete's 3,200-plus square miles are home to an abundance of outdoor attractions, from farmers’ markets to mountain biking excursions and glass-bottomed-boat rides. Take a day trip to popular Elafonisi Beach, known for its light-pink sand and turquoise waters. Balos Beach and Lagoon, set in a nature preserve, is also a stunner.

23/09/2023

Paris, France
It may come as little surprise that the French capital makes our list for its culture (there are more than 215 museums) and food (Paris has around 16,000 cafés and restaurants)—but for affordability? Thank a falling exchange rate and cheaper airfares. The average fare from the U.S. is down 21%, falling from $937 in 2016 to $740 this year, according to Hopper. Even your stay will be cheaper, with hotel rates down 14%, reports Hotels.com.

While the central districts continue to draw travelers for their timeless attractions, the outer arrondissements are also getting attention for their charm and great values. Stay in the 18th, where streets are lined with cheese shops, bakeries, and flower stands. At the Hotel Regyn, rooms with big windows—some overlooking Sacre Coeur Basilica—range from $90 to $107 a night. Around the corner, snag a table for the $21 brunch at Les Lèvres Rouges, a farm-to-table bistro with a devoted local following.

21/09/2023

Tips for visiting Gaudi’s masterpieces
The Sagrada Familia basilica is one of the grandest creations of modern architecture where the Gothic meets Art Nouveau. Its construction began in 1882, but it still hasn’t finished. If you want to see this Gaudi’s masterpiece, which he spent 40 years working on, I recommend buying tickets in advance in order to avoid the long queues. If you want to find out more, I recommend the quick guided tour. Gaudi, however, is also responsible for the creation of another masterpiece of modern art, namely the Park Güell that is now famous as an artistic monument. As his other works, the Park Güell is full of a variety of exciting and colourful mosaic creations that will impress you at the very entrance. The elements intertwine harmoniously and blend into the natural environment without interruptions. I introduce you an offer that includes transport from the nearby underground station and a visit to the park where you mustn’t miss out on the Dragon Stairway and Nature Square. You can secure guided tours both in Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell at the same time and truly get to know Gaudi. You can also combine these tours with a tour of Montserrat and the famous city streets, such as Passeig de de Gràcia.
Explore Picasso’s Barcelona
Barcelona is home to yet another incredible artist, Pablo Picasso. Track his footsteps in the Bohemian quarter where he lived and listen to your guide telling anecdotes about Picasso’s life. The tour continues with a visit to the important points in his life, a Bohemian restaurant, the school that he visited, and the museum where his work was exhibited. The second part of the tour is dedicated to his gallery.

What else is there to do in Barcelona?
There’s a wonderful view of the city from the sea, so sail out on a boat tour and enjoy the sea, sun and sightseeing from a different perspective. Maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of Costa Brava, which you can visit as part of the trip that will take you to hidden beaches where no roads lead. In small fishing villages, on the other hand, you’ll discover the traditional life of the locals. You can also enjoy a special experience if you explore Barcelona on an electric scooter, which will allow you to discover the city at your own relaxed pace, plus the scooter comes with a pre-installed route that uses GPS. The trip starts in the Gothic barrio and will take you along the coast to the famous above-mentioned church.

21/09/2023

Experience world-class service at Soneva Jani
Located on the island of Medhufaru in a 5.6 km lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani features both overwater and island villas. Each water villa opens to its very own stretch of lagoon and is complete with a private pool and a retractable roof to stargaze from the master bedroom. Some of the villas have slides from the top floor directly into the lagoon below.

With beautifully designed interiors made from sustainable materials, all villas are equipped with a spacious master bedroom with an adjoining kids sleeping area. All villas have an open-air bathroom with bathtub, shower and lagoon access. They also have a walk-in mini-bar with espresso machine and private wine cellar selection. An outdoor deck and seating area with sun loungers and direct access to the lagoon are also available.

The main facilities of Soneva Jani are located at The Gathering, which is a three-storey structure that hosts the main dining outlets as well as an Observatory, a Spa, gift-shop and a water sports and dive centre. There is also an overwater silent cinema, a tennis court, a labyrinth gardens, an eco-centro and a Children’s Den on the main island.

Soneva Jani offers a number of dining options and cuisines, as well as the complimentary cheese room, chocolate room and ice-cream room for all guests.

The property is a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport and 1-hour by speedboat from Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani’s sister resort.

19/09/2023

Whether it’s to feel part of a new community, better weather, or just the thrill of a new adventure, there are lots of reasons many Brits choose to pack up their lives in Blighty and embrace the expat lifestyle.

It would appear that the idea of moving to a new country is more appealing than ever – and gone are the days when it was reserved for retired people. According to the Office for National Statistics, 557,000 UK nationals emigrated in 2022, likely in search of a better quality of living, among other things.

But where is Europe’s best place to emigrate? A recent Travel Far and Wide study might have the answer, having ranked key European cities by affordability, walkability, and happiness scores.

19/09/2023

Greece is among the leading tourist destinations in terms of growth over the 2019-2023 period, according to data by travel intelligence provider ForwardKeys.

More specifically, Greece ranked 7th based on growth, marking a 6 percent rise from 2019 to 2023 and an 11 percent increase in the 2022-2023 period.

“Looking at the destinations which have done best against 2019 levels, the list is dominated by countries famous for their beaches and warm waters,” according to ForwardKeys.

Flight bookings worldwide this summer were 31 percent higher than the same period in 2022 but down by 23 percent over pre-Covid 2019, the data showed.

The United States was the most visited country destination based on scheduled flight bookings, attracting 11 percent of all international visitors this summer, followed by Spain, the UK, Italy, Japan, France, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and Turkey. At the same time, the US also accounted for an 18 percent share of outbound flight bookings.

19/09/2023

The ranking of the capitals and main tourist areas where the recreational activity of leisure and entertainment venues is concentrated in Spain during the summer months is headed by Ibiza, Barcelona, Malaga/Costa del Sol, Alicante/Costa Blanca, Playa de las Americas in Tenerife and A Coruña. This is reflected in a study carried out by the Federación Nacional de Empresarios de Ocio y Espectáculos and Coca-Cola.

The origin of the public who go to the leisure venues is divided between 46.26% of local customers, 24.48% from the same province, 16.31% of national tourists and 12.92% international; so the average tourist audience is almost a third, 29.2% specifically, although it goes up to 80% in beach destinations and on the islands.

21/09/2022

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