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There are two great mid-market options in Pamukkale. Venus Suite Hotel has all the facilities you could ask for in a well-equipped hotel, while Melrose House Hotel is a thoughtful family-run establishment. To go up-market, we recommend Hierapark Therma.

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For a small friendly stay with great facilities, we highly recommend Attalos Suites. The homemade breakfast at Aristonicus Boutique Hotel is a great start to the day. For panoramic views of Pergamon Acropolis, Hera Hotel also has a very well-stocked wine cellar.

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Drive to Aphrodisias, a Roman city set in the Anatolian wilderness (2 hour 20 minutes from Selçuk). The excellent museum has a room dedicated to the marble reliefs that used to adorn the Sebasteion, a temple to deified Roman Emperors and their Gods. It’s a thoroughly interesting historical site and a beautiful spot to stroll around. The whole place takes about 2 hours to explore.

15/12/2021

If ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it's 2022 when the FloriaIf ever there was a year to visit the Netherlands, it's 2022 when the Floriade floral spectacle takes place, with its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’. Held every 10 years, the Floriade Expo returns for six months from April to October and will bring an array of unique and fascinating exhibitions to Almere, near Amsterdam.

With a focus on imagining sustainable, city living for the future, you can expect inspiring gardens, workshops and exhibitions mixed with striking attractions and tasting sessions. The 150-acre site is also where 300 eco-homes have been built, with plans for the area to be turned into a green residential neighbourhood of 660 homes, so if you're after a sustainably-focused holiday destination for 2022, Holland is the place worth consideringde floral spectacle takes place, with its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’. Held every 10 years, the Floriade Expo returns for six months from April to October and will bring an array of unique and fascinating exhibitions to Almere, near Amsterdam.

With a focus on imagining sustainable, city living for the future, you can expect inspiring gardens, workshops and exhibitions mixed with striking attractions and tasting sessions. The 150-acre site is also where 300 eco-homes have been built, with plans for the area to be turned into a green residential neighbourhood of 660 homes, so if you're after a sustainably-focused holiday destination for 2022, Holland is the place worth considering
With a focus on imagining sustainable, city living for the future, you can expect inspiring gardens, workshops and exhibitions mixed with striking attractions and tasting sessions. The 150-acre site is also where 300 eco-homes have been built, with plans for the area to be turned into a green residential neighbourhood of 660 homes, so if you're after a sustainably-focused holiday destination for 2022, Holland is the place worth considering.

15/12/2021

From major events taking place, to new flight routes opening up beautiful places and highly anticipated movie releases bringing Hollywood-worthy locations to our holiday wish lists, there are many reasons to get excited about travelling in 2022.

In sport, the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will put the Middle Eastern country under the spotlight - but with its ultra-modern architecture influenced by Islamic design and thriving arts and culture scene, you might wish to discover the destination before the football crowds arrive.

Closer to home, Holland will host the magnificent Floriade Expo. With its timely eco-theme of ‘growing green cities’ and fascinating floral exhibitions, we'll have six months to soak up the horticultural marvels at this once-in-a-decade attraction.

13/12/2021

This walk in the Malvern Hills begins at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern. It is one of a number of car parks run by the Malvern Hills Trust. It opens from 6am to 11pm and costs £4.50 for the day. The ticket is transferrable to any other of their car parks.

There are 3 options to get back to the beginning of the walk after you finish in Ledbury.

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Now head diagonally left up the hill on the other side until you reach another sealed track. Turn left and follow the track out of the deer park to the main road. The entrance to Eastnor Castle is in front of you and well worth exploring if you have the time.

Turn right on the main road, follow it for 50 meters and then turn left down a narrow track that brings you to Eastnor Church

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Take the path on the right side of the car park signposted to British Camp (Herefordshire Beacon) and wind your way to the 338-metre summit. Its strange shape is due to the man-made iron age fort that used to command the views of this area.

Having absorbed the vista, head south over Millennium Hill, turn left and zig-zag steeply down before turning right. Stick to the path that keeps the forest closely on your right and after a while the path heads into the trees to Peacock Villa

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From here the trail heads south. Take either the sealed path around Summer Hill summit and past Beacon Road Car Park, or the gravel track over the hill and along the top of the ridge until it meets the main B4218. Cross the road and take the path heading up the ridge, keeping the public toilets on your right. The obvious trail now follows the top of the ridge over Perseverance Hill, Jubilee Hill and Pinnacle Hill to the top of Black Hill

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Start at the North Quarry Car Park (P on the map) and take the trailhead at the southeastern end of the car park towards North Hill. Stick to the higher path as it heads through forest. After passing Ivy Scar rock, turn very sharply right (signed to North Hill) and complete a large zig-zag up the hill. Exiting the trees, join a wide track called the Lady Howard de Walden Drive. Follow it clockwise around North Hill for 90 degrees and then turn left and take the clear trail straight up to the top of Worcestershire Beacon

10/12/2021

Easter Island
Tucked away in the southeastern Pacific, the Polynesian Easter Island is both remote and historically significant. The enormous Moai statues are undeniably the top attraction here, lending an air of history and mystery to this far-away island. Over 800 statues designed like humans with over-sized heads dot the island.

They were created by the Rapa Nui many centuries ago, and each is believed to have taken at least a year to hand-craft.

But there’s more to Easter Island than the Moai statues. There are some excellent beaches, remote caves, ancient petroglyphs, and hiking and cycling routes too! Diving into the island culture with a traditional Rapa Nui dancing show is truly memorable.

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Whitsundays
Made up of a collection of 74 sun-soaked islands, the Whitsundays nestled between the coast of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef is something truly special. The ultimate destination for divers and wildlife enthusiasts, the archipelago is largely uninhabited – at least by humans. A plethora of wildlife species call them home – from dolphins, sea turtles, and saltwater crocodiles to kangaroos, whales, and wallabies.

As with most islands of this caliber, the majority of the activities are water-based and include sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. That being said, hiking, exploring the sights of the tourist hub of Hamilton Island, and sunbathing on pearly beaches like Whitehaven Beach are just as popular.

09/12/2021

Gardens by the Bay – Great place to visit in Singapore for couples!
Unusual and photogenic attraction
Diverse beautiful gardens
Home to the famous Supertrees
Romantic vibes
Why it’s awesome: One of the most popular attractions for tourists, locals, and backpackers exploring Singapore alike, Gardens by the Bay is a picturesque nature park with various gardens and features to enjoy. Each individual garden and conservatory has its own appearance and ambience, and the site is a wonderfully romantic place to enjoy with your sweetheart. As well as being able to see a wide range of different plants and flowers the gardens offer different ways to relax and a number of leisure options. Helping to cement Singapore’s reputation as a Garden City, the Gardens by the Bay are one of the country’s must-see attractions.

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Bukit Batok Nature Park – A nice non-touristy place to visit in Singapore
Peaceful outdoor attraction
Large urban park
Off the beaten track
Historical significance
Why it’s awesome: Bukit Batok Nature Park covers 89 acres (36 hectares). The large urban park was developed in an old disused quarry. The quarry is now filled with water, and the surrounding lush parkland is home to various flora and fauna. There are beautiful views and plenty of leisure and recreation opportunities. The picturesque setting and limestone rocks has led to the area being called the Little Guillin of Singapore. There are historic sites in the park too, including the remains of an old Japanese memorial.

08/12/2021

Dhigu Island – For A Luxurious Getaway
One of the best places to visit in Maldives, island of Dhigu is more about the blue than the green, for everywhere you look you find the blue skies and the crystal clear water that calms your sight. The island resort in Dhigu Island has a range of 36 water villas with top-notch facilities and five-star accommodation along with infinity edge bathtub and an enormous view of the vast sea. Your stay at the Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa is everything one can ask for when it comes to vacationing luxuriously. The food served at the four restaurants of the resort is known to be the best in the region with local and foreign cuisines to fill your palate.

Major attractions: Island hopping, Ferry rides, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, and other water sports

Best places to stay: Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Best time to visit: November to March

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Halaveli Islands – For Scenic Beauty And Relaxation
Isolation can sometimes be good for your health and this is where Halaveli Islands come into the picture. Surrounded by water in every direction, the Halaveli Islands are a perfect spot to detach yourself from the real world with nothing but enormous scenic beauty and relaxation. Well, not at all nothing, for the island is the best place to spend quality time with your friends and family. The Halaveli Island is also home to the Constance Halaveli Resort. Known for its elaborate hospitality services that ease every stay. This is one of the best places to see in Maldives. With 57 water villas for a romantic getaway, the rooms are equipped with televisions and iMac entertainment system.

Major attractions: Paddle boating, Jahaz Restaurant & Bar, Swimming pools, Scuba diving, and Snorkelling

Best places to stay: Constance Halaveli and Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Best time to visit: December to March

01/12/2021

Many traditional customs associated with the bygone farming lifestyle are still recognized and celebrated today, particularly those associated with the end of the alpine summer when the cows return from their high alpine pastures to the valleys, such as the Chästeilet cheese festival in Mägisalp in the Bernese Oberland.

01/12/2021

The moment was exciting but not surprising: the National Geographic Society had joined other cartographers in recognizing the Southern Ocean, a fifth ocean in the world.

What is surprising, though, is the way Geographer Alex Tait announced the news, speaking over twangy music on the social platform TikTok, reminding viewers that the news marks an opportune time “to update maps, textbooks, and pub quizzes.”

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A precarious exile: When the Mediterranean island of Elba couldn’t hold Napoleon, the Waterloo-defeated French leader was sent in 1815 to the isolated Atlantic island of St. Helena. He died there in 1821. Above, photographer Robert Ormerod captures the island’s capital, Jamestown, nestled between volcanic mountains.

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Wherever I go, I find Thoreau. That was certainly the case a year ago, when I made a sojourn to Walden Pond (pictured above), near Concord, Massachusetts. I hiked around the pond twice, and dropped into its crystal waters at numerous spots, searching for a transcendent soak.

“A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature,” wrote Henry David Thoreau in Walden. Long after the book’s publication, this study of nature—within us and around us— continues to inspire.

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The climax happens in his ultimate destination—a grand but slowly crumbling 200-year-old palazzo approachable only by gondola, backing onto a ruined garden, and staffed by two servants who “knew the difference between a Bloody Mary and a crème de menthe frappé.” The increasingly high style, the shady road trip, and the decaying palazzo mirror Ripley’s own twisted social climbing ambitions and crumbling brain. They are his sad, very boozy doppelgangers.

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