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5 Romantic African Getaway Ideas

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Africa is an absolute haven for romantic getaways; you’re spoilt for choice. From luxury game lodges in South Africa to the island paradise, Quirimbas in Mozambique, romantic bliss is waiting for you.

Pondoro Game Lodge, Greater Kruger, South Africa

Pondoro Game Lodge has the distinction of ‘Most Romantic Hotel’ in the Africa category at the 2016 Haute Grandeur Awards in Abu Dhabi.

The lodge is situated in the Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger. The unfenced concession allows the wildlife to roam free in their natural habitat, which exudes an inherent romanticism.

Exclusivity and authenticity are the ideals that define Pondoro. There are five suites and three chalets available. Each of them is delightfully decorated – keeping with the authentic wildlife aesthetic – and equipped with a private patio, lounge area; an outdoor shower and a Jacuzzi – complete privacy is guaranteed. The lodge also boasts an overnight treehouse hide overlooking a spot-lit waterhole.

Make sure that you enjoy a luxury game drive together. The expert guide will impart their extensive wildlife knowledge while providing both of you with exclusive game viewing.

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

The legendary Victoria Falls, also known as ‘the smoke that thunders’, is one of the most regal and romantic destinations on the planet. There are a plethora of luxury hotels from which to choose, but the Royal Livingstone Hotel is perfect. It’s located close to the falls and offers all the exclusivities you could imagine.

The hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Victoria Falls. For a one-of-a-kind experience, take a dip in Devils Pool, a natural pool right on the edge of the falls, offering sensational views.

Pemba Island, Zanzibar

Zanzibar is located in a region of Tanzania in East Africa. Technically, it’s an archipelago (a cluster of islands) in the Indian Ocean. It’s made up of a plethora of small islands and two large ones named Unguja and Pemba Island.

The underwater room is precisely as it sounds: a triple-level floating utopia located 250 metres off-shore of Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago. The bedroom is on the bottom level, which lies underwater; you’re literally immersed in an underwater world and have 360-degree views of shoals of fish. During the night, the room’s spotlights attract other marine life such as octopus. It’s an experience that needs to be cherished.

This is the epitome of privacy – it’s just you and the ocean. It’s a must-have experience for those who want to leave the fast-paced world behind and live in the moment.

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, Cederberg, South Africa

Peace, tranquillity and spectacular scenery combined with bespoke, sensational accommodation create a romantic atmosphere that is unmatched.

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is located in the Cederberg, an area in the Western Cape, South Africa. It’s an unscathed Karoo-like wilderness where beautiful wildflowers bloom and small animals roam.

Open air suites: Sleep under the stars, literally! The Sky and Star open-air suites are nestled in between incredible rock formations and outcrops. They are located a few kilometres away from the main lodge, so you and your partner have complete privacy to enjoy the magnificent surroundings.

Cave suites: Kagga Kamma is famous for it’s unique ‘Cave Suites’ which have been expertly constructed to blend in with the surrounding sandstone formations; the façade is man-made while the interior wall is natural sandstone. Each suite is furnished and equipped with all amenities to ensure you’re completely comfortable – and don’t forget about the timeless, picturesque views.

Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

The Quirimbas Archipelago consists of a string of 12 major islands and 20 smaller coralline outcrops. The remoteness, sensational sandbar beaches and crystal-clear water provide a romantic beach escape unlike any other.

The truth is that you’re spoilt for choice when deciding on accommodation – every resort has its own character. However, Azura on Quilalea Private Island is world renowned for its combination of privacy and luxury. There are only nine villas on the 86-acre island, which includes four beaches. It’s a real-life paradise.

Why You Should Consider Visiting Liverpool

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The English town of Liverpool is one of the United Kingdom’s best locations for international travellers for several reasons. This port city is known for its rich musical heritage and in the last decade has transformed into a world class destination for tourist attractions.

Find out why you should visit this incredible city with the following top highlights of what Liverpool has to offer.

World Class Shopping

For all you shopaholics out there, you’re going to love Liverpool! The city has a little bit of everything from the biggest brands to independent outlets. The best place to shop in Liverpool is without doubt the Liverpool One shopping complex. Your stores here include Victoria’s Secret, Zara, The Fragrance Shop and the LEGO Store. There are over 35 restaurants and bars for you to grab some refreshments as well as an ODEON cinema. Liverpool One is right by the waterfront and the complex’s Chavasse Park is a gorgeous location for soaking up the sun.

A Famous Musical Heritage

When people from across the world hear the word Liverpool, The Beatles are typically one of the first names to pop in their head. The band’s early history is well known and many landmarks across the city are featured in their iconic records. The Fab Four no doubt inspired Liverpool’s emergence as a musical hotspot, but they aren’t the only famous scousers to make a name for themselves. Other musical acts from the city include The La’s, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Zutons and Echo & the Bunnymen.

The Stunning Sights You Can Find in Liverpool

Liverpool is an incredible destination when it comes to catching stunning views and enjoying entertaining activities. The famous Liverpool Waterfront is always bustling with life and the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool should be on every visitor’s must-see list. The Radio City Tower and Anglican Cathedral offer tours which provide incredible views overlooking the city. As for parks, there’s a fantastic selection scattered throughout the city. If you want to catch the best sights of the city while on the go, you may wish to hop on board the City Explorer and LFC City Explorer tour buses.

Choose Accommodation to Suit You

With so much to see and do in Liverpool we recommend staying over for a few nights so that you have enough time to fit everything into your itinerary. Your choices are endless when it comes to choosing accommodation and the options offer an experience in their own right. No matter your preference or budget, you will find something to suit your requirements.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Liverpool is The Richmond Apart Hotel. This apart hotel has a range of luxury rooms and apartments to make your stay a comfortable one. There is even an on-site restaurant where you can dine in style. The Richmond Hotel is based in the heart of the city centre, so you don’t have to worry about travelling far to the best attractions. If you are looking for a budget option, the Sleep Eat Love Hostel is something worth considering. This luxury hostel provides a unique hostel experience which combines sleep, eat and love as one package. If you fancy staying outside of the city, look no further than the beautiful town of Chester. The Chester Townhouse Hotel is a fantastic option where you will receive the best benefits of a boutique hotel.

Are International schools better at teaching kids?

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Global events happens at Singaporean international schools such as food bazaars where parents bring dishes traditionally associated with their country of origin, for everyone to taste. This year on my school, a stall run by a Ukrainian couple was set up adjacent one offering guests beef stroganoff, knish and shashlik which is managed by two Russians.

There was a vigorous conversation between the two parties for sure, but based on the good cheer and interactions of dishes – a friendship seemed to be being forged. Anyone expecting a major international confrontation over the borshch and deruny have been surprised for sure.

Diversity bonded by harmony

The above situations are normal in an international school. Such schools are actually melting pots that many may expect to boil over as the cultural, social, and political ingredients mix to cause division and bitterness. However, what’s nice about these schools is how harmony happens so naturally and comfortably alongside diversity, for the benefit of not just the kids, but everyone in the community.

In any case, tension does arise between students in some cases, especially when 76 countries from all over the world are in one place forging a school identity, which has a set of common and agreed set of values. However, the two are not irreconcilable, and can even be mutually beneficial.

International evenings; academic curriculum projects on global sustainability and international human rights; trips to Tanzania to take part in service projects; attendance of Model United Nations conferences; the display of the students’ national flags in the school canteen; these are all features of international schools wherein the International Baccalaureate provides the ties that bind institutions together.

As you know, IB is not just a school curriculum offering qualifications. It is actually a 3 – 18 programme of learning, which is underpinned by a philosophy of education, permeating everyday life in schools that offer it.

Contained therein is the promotion of academic rigour – which is basically a concept often associated only with the 11 – 18 age range. However, the IB Primary Years Programme, which students begin to study as young as three, offer the foundation on which the Middle Years (11 – 16), as well as the Diploma programmes (16 -18) are created.

Whilst it is not required to start studying the IB at this early stage, research shows that it is more likely, all other things being equal, that students will start to have better potential to get a high IB Diploma score, to which entry to many top universities worldwide is a condition.

Furthermore, IB is so much more than scores and results. It is also about the ‘process’ and the ‘outcome.’ There is no direct conflict between the practice of this uniform set of values and the diverse community, as the example of the Russian and Ukrainian parents illustrate.

The 21st century offers the globe’s parents and teachers with some extraordinary challenges. International schools worldwide spearheaded by one of the top Singapore international schools offer a timely model, and students are equipped with all the necessary qualifications and values to meet those challenges. Plus, they’ll be in a fascinating environment where they can study and work to maximize their potentials.

Guide For A City Break To Milan

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When it comes to travelling throughout Italy, it sounds like the most romantic holiday getaway and you might leave many jealous. Between Rome, Naples, Milan and more, it can be a daunting task trying to make sure you see all the best parts of each. Not familiar with some of them? No problem! It can be time consuming to look into each of them, so check out this easy to digest guide to a city break in Milan to help you plan the ultimate visit to this beautiful and fashionable northern Italian city. So get your taxi booked and hit the town – this is one place you will want to visit time and again!

Churches

If there’s one thing that Italy is famous for, it’s churches. While many think about the likes of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, but Milan has a whole variety of churches which are beautiful and welcome visitors. In fact, there’s so many that you probably won’t have time to see them all unless you’re a real church aficionado, but if you want to see at least one, make it the Duomo. The Duomo is Milan’s main cathedral and at around 800 years old, it’s one of the oldest. Visitors can climb to the top for some spectacular views around the piazza it’s built on. If you like artwork and architecture though, check out the Saint Mary of the Graces church – home to some impressive examples of renaissance art, sculpture and paintings. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and entry is free.

Squares

It’s no surprise that Milan would be a city of squares – and we don’t mean the eating kind. Town squares, known as piazzas in Italy, are beautiful open spaces often with fountains, cafes and restaurants, usually home to a church or two and often paved with marble tiles or the like. The resulting feel is a cosmopolitan and beautiful example of architecture and building ideas that allow for an open air meeting space of locals and tourists alike. One of the most popular Milan piazzas is the Piazza Mercati, a beautiful medieval style square that comes alive with lights and music at Christmas time with a small market. The rest of the year you can enjoy the gorgeous examples of Italian homes that are on display before sampling some of the cuisine or gelato off the square in one of the shops or restaurants. You can book a great Milan tour to make sure you see a few more of the special sites including other piazzas and points of interest as well.

Shopping

Milan is essentially the heart of the Italian fashion scene and it hosts the world famous Milan Fashion Week each autumn. This is the big fashion party of the year where up and coming models can make their debut and popular fashion houses like Gucci, Versace and others showcase their new creations. If you can’t make it for fashion week (good luck getting tickets!), check out the shopping district for your own look at the fashions of Milan. Via Dante is the street you will want to hit as its home to some of the world’s most high end designers and their street level shops. It’s a great place just to wander around as well though because with all sorts of street vendors, street art and food it’s a lively street that blends a number of styles and curiosities.

So if you’ve been looking for a great way to spend your summer getaway, have a look at Milan. You won’t be disappointed!

5 Water Activities to Enjoy in Croatia

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Croatia is blessed with a 2000 km coastline and an incredible 1,246 islands and islets. On top of that, you have some gorgeous lakes and rivers running through the country including the incredible Plitvice Lakes which are some of the most spectacular in the world.

As you can imagine there is no shortage of water activities to do here!

The Beaches are pristine and waters are clear, this country is an absolute dream for water babies!

So let’s take a look at the coolest Water Activities you can enjoy in Croatia.

White-Water Rafting

Adrenaline Junkies will appreciate navigating their way through the rivers, rapids, and canyons in Croatia. Travelers can experience white water rafting throughout the country all the way from Karlovac in the north of the country go down to the south in Dalmatia. Perhaps the most impressive rafting site though is at the River Una.

River Una borders Bosnia & Herzegovina and a White Water Rafting trip certainly makes a cool way to explore another country! There are a number of different routes you can take but while the course is challenging perhaps the most beautiful option is the route that leads from Strbacki Buk Waterfalls to Lahovo passing all the way through The Una National park.

Sailing

Find the perfect sailing holiday in Croatia! This country is indeed one of the best and most popular sailing destinations in Europe! With so many gorgeous islands to explore the country itself is perhaps best explored on a sailing boat. The Southern Dalmatian Islands are the countries hot spot for sailing where you can start off by exploring the Magnificent Unesco World Heritage site, the entire old city of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik’s old town breaks out into the sea and is encircled by enormous stone walls. It is truly a man-made masterpiece as are some of the beautiful orange roofed buildings and churches inside. From Dubrovnik, many people set off on their voyage where popular stops include the likes of Hvar Island a gorgeous high-end party town, the relaxed & foresty Plakeni islands, and the idyllic Kornati islands.

Sea Kayaking

At the most popular beaches in Croatia is very easy to rent a Kayak and head off on your own to explore. This is also a great way to escape the crowds and find your own little coves and beaches which you can enjoy all to yourself!

Diving

Those who like to dive will not be disappointed by what Croatia has to offer. There is no shortage of dives sites in the Adriatic Sea. Divers can enjoy warm summer waters, impressive marine life, and some interesting Wreck Dives. Prices for PADI courses are reasonably priced at around €300 for 5 dives over a two-day course and intro dives are also an option.

Snorkeling

Those who aren’t keen on diving can still enjoy the impressive marine life that Croatia has to offer. Mljet and Korcula islands are both well-respected snorkeling spots that can also be enjoyed as part of a sailing trip. Those visiting Dubrovnik can head to nearby beach dance which features clear waters and an abundance of sea life.

Tips on how to move in Milan

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Have you ever dreamt to move to Italy? This city of over 1.3million people has a lot to offer.

Milan is unique and marvelous, a metropolis at a fast pace where creativity is part of a large market. In no other Italian city does the fashion world have as much importance as in Milan.

1) Very good possibilities to get around

No doubt is that Milan is cheaper for the cost of living than London. If you move to Milan, you will find that public transport costs are fairly low and that you can choose to use trains, trams, buses and subways to get around. The Milan underground map and information brochure can help you. Car insurance can be expensive, but the city offers excellent bike and car sharing services, which also help to reduce environmental pollution.

More and more it is possible to walk and visit Milan in a single day, especially because of the pedestrian islands that are constantly built The dock and the area of the Navigli, on foot are very comfortable and both in winter and summer immerse yourself in the Parco Sempione passing from the Castello Sforzesco to the Arco della Pace, is a spectacle.

More intimate and romantic is a walk in the Brera district, among narrow streets curiously populated by fortune-tellers and fashionable Milanese, while some painters perform their works of painting.

2) Walking through the historic centre of Milan

To explore the historic centre of Milan, which is not so vast, the best way to do so is to walk around the city, sifting through streets and squares without haste, and walking through the most famous touristic spots like the Duomo with its grandiose square; the Palazzo Reale; the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Teatro alla Scala; the Pinacoteca di Brera; the Castello Sforzesco; the Basilicas of Sant’Ambrogio and last but not least: the Santa Maria delle Grazie church where you can visit Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece “The last supper”.

Milan is a city in the process of depollution and therefore personal vehicles are strongly discouraged, if not even penalized in favor of completely environmentally friendly bicycles. In this respect, the municipality makes public bicycles available to all through so-called “bike sharing”. It is possible to subscribe to a monthly or annual subscription at ATMs, allowing access to more than 1500 bicycles to complement the public transport service.

3) High speed ways to move around

High-speed trains, flights and motorways ensure good connections with other countries and other major Italian cities. When you live in Milan you are only 45 minutes from Lake Como, Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. It is also possible to visit the beautiful Ligurian coast or ski in the Alps. The city of Milan is a wonderful place for shopping, visiting museums and parks. You can discover the activities to do during your free time in Milan on turismo.milan.it.

4) A day in Milan: the surroundings

If you arrive in the city to go to visit Milan in a day, or returning home, we want to take a look at its surroundings, there are three fascinating destinations because to happen in Milan without being aware of touching them, it would be a shame.

One is the Abbey of Chiaravalle, always within the city limits, and then there is another Abbey, that of Viboldone, near San Giuliano Milanese, one of the most important medieval complexes in Lombardy. Further away, but if you arrive from that direction, do not miss the Taccani hydroelectric plant in Trezzo sull’Adda, historical and interesting.

For those who are not willing to customize their itineraries and are lazy in their establishment, can take advantage of the modern and colorful buses of Lombardy City Sightseeing, complete with drivers and hostesses in uniform, disposable earphones and commentary in eight languages.

HOW ENTHRALLING CAN MOROCCO BE AS A HOLIDAY TRIP DESTINATION FOR MUSLIMS

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Everyone loves to go on trips and Morocco is the best destination for this purpose, especially for Muslims. The beauty of this place is unparallel. It is actually a Northern African Country with borders along the Mediterranean Sea and the Northern Atlantic Ocean. In fact, Morocco is one amongst the three nations who coastlines of both Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans.

For every tourist, Morocco is considered to be a beautiful country. Especially the cities, Marrakech, Tangiers, Fez, etc. are considered to be mesmerizing in their aesthetic senses. Other beautiful places in this country are, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Atlas Mountains, Koutoubia Mosque at Marrakech, Meknes, sand dunes near to Merzouga. In fact, if a tourist visits Morocco, he may want to stay back in this country as well. However, this is predominantly a Muslim country. Hence drinking publicly is prohibited here. Even driving after drinking alcohol is not allowed. Thus this place is safe for the tourists. Chefchaouen is a city in the northwest corner of Morocco whose streets are painted with blue paints and hence is also known as the blue city.

The best time to visit Morocco is during spring (middle of March to middle of May) as during this time the green landscapes appear more beautiful and make it easy for tourists to mountain hike.

However, the mosques in this country excel in beauty as well. Being an Islamic nation, Morocco no wonder has a large number of mosques. These are not only attractive but add to the beauty of the place as well. People come to these for prayer, spiritual learning etc.

Some of these mosques are mentioned below.

  • Hassan II –This mosque is located at Casablanca and with its magnificence, it is the city’s one of the most important sites for visitors. In fact, amongst many religious edifices, it is one which is open to the public and is also one of the largest and tallest ones. The architecture of this mosque is unique.
  • Koutoubia –It is located at Marrakech and was once bordered by booksellers and hence its name also means ‘the bookseller’s mosque.’ Since it was built during the Almohad period (between 12th and 13th centuries), the designs of this mosque resemble that era.
  • Tin Mal –This mosque is located at a small village in the mountainside named Tin Mal. It was founded in the 1100s and located at a high area of Atlas Mountains dramatically. However, even non-Muslim visitors are allowed to visit this mosque.
  • Great Mosque located at Taza –Like Koutoubia, this mosque was also built during the Almohad period (the 1100s) and is one of the oldest amongst those built during this era. The Taza city is located at the northern part of Morocco and this mosque is named after this city. There are fountains available in this mosque which adds to its beauty.
  • Syrian Mosque –The Syrian Mosque located in the city of Tangier (northern Morocco) is largely different from the other mosques located in Morocco. The mosques of Morocco have typical angular minarets and measure uniform in width all along their lengths. However, the Syrian mosque has a minaret which tapers towards the top. However, this mosque excels in aesthetic beauty as well.

Since Morocco is an Islamic nation, while visiting these mosques, the Muslim women may need a hijab, which is a kind of veil worn by these women to cover their head and chest. Wearing this veil brings respect to the women of this religion. According to the Islamic women who opt to wear the Hijab believe that it retains their moral, modesty and freedom to choose. They select to cover themselves because in this way they can avoid harassments. The most popular amongst these are the ones which cover the head of the women folk (Muslim). The website which provides these at a reasonable price is https://www.hidden-pearls.co.uk/product-category/hijabs/. Here Hijabs of a different style, fabric and colour are available. These veils are also available for different purpose like Eid hijabs, wedding, and party hijabs, winter hijabs, crimp hijabs, embroidered ones, lace hijabs, pearl hijabs, tassel hijabs, etc.

The hijabs made of chiffon can be found on the website https://www.hidden-pearls.co.uk/product-category/hijabs/chiffon-hijabs/ for online buying purpose. These hijabs are lightweight and are very useful during the summer season. These hijabs are found in different categories like chiffon black lace hijab, chiffon lace hijab, crinkle chiffon hijab, deluxe chiffon hijab, Dubai Shayla Black hijab, everyday chiffon hijab, etc.

Another lightweight product is Jersey Hijab that can be found on the website, https://www.hidden-pearls.co.uk/product-category/hijabs/jersey-hijabs-hijabs/. Types of this hijab are Deluxe Jersey Hijab, Chocolate Deluxe Jersey Hijab, Deep Blue Deluxe Jersey HIjab, etc.  These hijabs are not needed to be pinned and hence are easy to carry. Sometimes a girl’s shirt, being too low in front or back, may be revealing. These hijabs help in covering these thus maintaining the style.

Atlanta to Asia — 5 top travel tips

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According to information gleaned from the Georgia State University Asian Studies Center, the Asian American community in Atlanta grew by 81.6 per cent to 310,004 between 2000 and the last census in 2010.

Combine the family ties of this local populace with the popularity of Asian travel for other US tourists and it’s no wonder that trips from Atlanta to a range of Asian destinations like Mumbai, Beijing, Shenyang and Hong Kong are so popular.

But whatever your reason for flying off on an Asian adventure from Atlanta, these five top travel tips will stand you in good stead.

1. Asian chambers of commerce

If you’re traveling to Asia on business, connecting with an appropriate chamber of commerce is a stitch in time that could pay off handsomely.

For instance, the USPAACC (US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce) is an excellent business networking organization established to forge links between American companies and potential customers in Asian markets. And despite its tongue-twister name, this savvy club could provide a straight path to commercial success.

Whether your business is big or small, or you’re in the private or not-for-profit field, it’s a wise idea to join the USPAACC Southeast Chapter prior to your next enterprising Asian trip — you might even find an entrepreneurial ally to collaborate with in the Atlanta area.

2. Visas and travel advice

Although the US passport remains one of the world’s best in terms of reach and reputation, many American travelers require visas to enter certain Asian destinations as tourists — India being a prime example.

Asia’s a long way to travel to potentially be refused at port by an over-zealous immigration officer, so be sure to check accurate Asian advice at travel.state.gov — the US Government’s official international travel portal for citizens.

You’ll also find vital info on safety advice, currency restrictions and vaccination requirements — essential reading if you want to be as prepared as possible for all eventualities.

Ensure your US passport is up-to-date too — some territories require it to be valid for six months after the date of your visa application.

3. Atlanta airport facilities

 

As you might expect from the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson has a fine choice of pre-flight facilities to keep you feeling satisfied, secure and entertained.

In terms of eateries, you’ll find an inspirational international menu at One Flew South, fantastic Italian fried goat’s cheese at Ecco and Japanese quick-serve snacks at Teriyaki Experience.

And if you want to shop til you drop, treat yourself to some retail therapy at Benefit Cosmetics, L’Occitane, Coach or Salvatore Ferragamo.

Finally, book Atlanta airport parking at Looking4.com before you leave if you’re traveling in your own ride — you’ll feel settled knowing your vehicle’s safe and sound until you return.

These three terrific travel tips will make your next trip from Atlanta to Asia as smooth and satisfying as Chinese steamed egg custard — put them into practice soon.

Do you have more advice for Atlanta to Asia travelers? Share it in the comments section.

Great Ways To Entertain The Whole Family

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With February around the corner and the next half term holiday on the way, families all over the UK are starting to try and decide just what to do to keep the kids entertained over the weeks they’re out of school. Keeping kids entertained at the best of times can be a daunting task even for the most seasoned childcare provider, but winter seems to be a little bit worse. Maybe it’s the cabin fever of being pent up inside all day, or not being able to expend enough energy during downtime. Whatever the cause, here are some great ideas to save your half term breaks this year so you don’t end up pulling your hair out!

A Family Getaway

Family getaways are always a favourite activity during any time of year, but particularly in the winter. The idea of getting away from the everyday routine and boredom of home can really help burn off those feelings of being cooped up, and if you choose to do something that combines activity with getting outside, all the better. Go on a family skiing holiday to some of Europe’s most amazing resorts where you can expect for the kids to have a ball on the slopes, seeing just how far they can push themselves in developing their ski skills. For the parents, there are plenty of great apres ski entertainments, but if you just want to snuggle up in your chalet with a hot cup of cocoa and watch the mountain snow gently fall through the night, that’s just fine too!

Take A Class

Taking a class as a family can be a hugely fun way to pass the time and learn something new while you’re at it. Depending on what everyone’s interested in, you might find yourself doing anything from woodworking to painting, dancing to writing. Classes can be fun for all ages and span a whole array of disciplines and types of hobby. Many local art centres or community colleges often run classes for families, children or just adults, so check in advance to see what’s happening at your local branch. Sometimes church social halls run classes as well, depending on what you’re looking for.

Start A New Tradition

Winter time can be a great time to start a new tradition, partly due to the fact that families spend more time inside and in each other’s company during the winter when the weather is less than brilliant outside and everyone wants to stay warm. Traditions can include family game night, getting friends around for a family and friends quiz, film night or the like. Perhaps you might all pick a new board game to kick off board game night, something that can be mountains of fun with parents, siblings and friends too.

Whatever the way you choose to battle those winter doldrums, one thing is for certain – there’s no shortage of amazing things you can do to make those cold months a little more bearable. So what will you and your family choose this winter? We’d love to hear from you!

5 Best Places to Travel in November 2018

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There are plenty of reasons to travel in the month of November- cool and pleasant weather, joys of festivities and events, an ideal condition for beach hopping and hiking, and many more. Someone said, “November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive things happening in our life.” And, the best way to fill November with unlimited positivity is to travel to some of the most beautiful lands on earth. So, when the month of November is about to transform the world into a snowy wonderland, it’s time to check the best vacation planner and explore new horizons! So, here’s the list of 5 best places to travel in November 2018 for you!

Cuba

Cuba tops the list of best places to visit in November 2018. From the sultry streets of Havana to the glittering beaches of Playa Ancon, the Cuban landscapes look straight out of a picture postcard in the month of November. November is comparatively a calmer month in Cuba. Whether you want to walk through the Spanish colonial buildings of Cuba, learn the history of legendary Cuban cigars, or attend the musical cabaret shows at Tropicana, create a Cuba itinerary with TripHobo and explore its scenic beauty.

Australia

September to November is the spring season in Australia. The weather is pleasant, wildflowers bloom, and the Australian landscapes transform into a paradise. This will be the best time to wander through the harbor city of Sidney, jump off the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy a gorgeous ride on the Great Ocean Road. The sun-kissed beaches of the Gold Coast are the best destinations for your Australian vacations in November. In addition to this, it is also a good time to explore the gardens of Canberra and party in Melbourne.

Patagonia

Patagonia might be a secret gem for many, but the natural beauty of this South American region is incomparable. With Andes Mountains at the border, the region of Patagonia is shared by both Argentina and Chile. The month of November witnesses large colorful blooms in Patagonia, hence making it one of the best destinations in the world for November. While on the Argentine side, you will find desert and grassland, the Chile side of Patagonia features rainforests, glaciers, and majestic fjords.

India

November marks the time of festivities in India. This is when Diwali- the festival of light is celebrated throughout the country. Therefore, this is when you can experience the cultural wealth of India most joyfully. Besides, the clear skies and cooler winds over the Indian terrain make sure that you are comfortable wherever you go. Whether you are partying in Goa, cheering over a wine on the romantic Mussoorie evening, or staying on a houseboat in Kerala, you will find everything blissful and beautiful in India.

Morocco

Morocco, the North African country with a Mediterranean atmosphere is another wonderful place to visit in November. Morocco is the fifth largest Arabian country with a great diversity. The temperature in Morocco fairly drops to make the weather wet and mild. This is a perfect time for activities like hiking along the Atlantic coast, wandering through the markets laden with lanterns, ceramic works, and jewelry. The forts of Morocco look majestic with the backdrop of clear blue skies in November.

Australia or Morocco, whichever place you plan to visit in November, you are sure to have an unforgettable trip.