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The swirling sands of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland.

How to go inside Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island | Which tour?

The only tour company allowed inside Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland, is Ocean Rafting. These high speed RIB tours from Airlie Beach sacrifice comfort and style for accessibility. What is Hill Inlet? You’ve probably seen Hill Inlet before. It’s that fabulously photogenic swirl of…

Airlie Beach, Australia, cruises, Queensland, tours, Whitsundays

The remaining Heffalump Trap tree in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

Heffalump Trap, Ashdown Forest: How to find the Winnie the Pooh site

Google Maps has misplaced the site of AA Milne’s Heffalump Trap in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Here’s how to get to the real tree and hollow from the Winnie the Pooh books. What is the Heffalump Trap? The Heffalump Trap in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex,…

England, literature, South-East England, Sussex, UK, walks

Summit One Vanderbilt in New York City, New York.

How to get cheaper ticket prices for Summit One Vanderbilt, NYC

Ticket prices for Summit One Vanderbilt are cheaper if you book via a third party rather than on the official site. This is why. Reduced entrance fee for Summit One Vanderbilt Summit One Vanderbilt is one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. From 336…

New York, New York City, observation decks, USA

Whitby Abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Visiting Whitby Abbey: what first-timers need to know

Perched above Whitby harbour, Whitby Abbey is a dramatic - and highly atmospheric - ruin with a lengthy history and coastal views. This practical guide explains how to get there, opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility and the best times to visit, plus nearby attractions…

England, North Yorkshire, UK, Whitby, Yorkshire

Personal recommendations for a short break in Athens, Greece

Democracy, drama, philosophy… Athens has given us an awful lot. And the traces of the ancient greats crop up surprisingly regularly in an otherwise gritty-but-buzzy modern city. Walking down a road past bars, street art and souvlaki joints, only to suddenly bump into the remnants…

Athens, city guides, Greece

Hiking along the Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand's South Island.

Heli-hiking on Franz Josef Glacier: Complete guide to New Zealand’s ultimate ice adventure

Stepping onto a 7,000-year-old river of ice, crampons crunching into brilliant blue glacier surfaces, ranks among New Zealand's most thrilling experiences. Franz Josef Glacier heli-hikes combine helicopter flights over the Southern Alps with guided treks through ever-changing ice formations, crevasses, and caves. The glacier moves…

glaciers, helicopters, New Zealand, South Island, walks

What is the toll for crossing the Tamar Bridge from Plymouth to Saltash?

Crossing the Tamar Bridge from Plymouth to Saltash? Find out the toll cost, payment options, and how the Tamar Tag can save you money. What is the Tamar Bridge? The Tamar Bridge is a pretty impressive suspension bridge, with a 335 metre main span. It…

Cornwall, Devon, South-West England, UK

The Vancouver Lookout in Vancouver, Canada.

Vancouver Lookout ticket prices: How to pay less

The official Vancouver Lookout site adds hidden fees. Learn how to pay less for your Vancouver observation deck entry in Canada with one simple booking tip. Reduced entrance fee for the Vancouver Lookout The Vancouver Lookout is one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, largely due…

Canada, observation decks, Vancouver

City Museum, St Louis ticket prices: How to pay less

City Museum St Louis tickets include a huge, hidden fee on the official site. Find the one simple way to pay up to $7.70 less for your entry. Reduced entrance fee for the City Museum, St Louis The City Museum in St Louis is an…

Missouri, museums, St Louis, USA

Merlin's Cave at Tintagel Haven, Cornwall.

How to get to the best bit of Tintagel Castle without paying

Merlin's Cave, the most evocative part of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, is on public land; discover the simple path to enter this 100-meter tunnel for free. Tintagel Castle and King Arthur Tintagel Castle on the west coast of Cornwall is one of English Heritage’s jewels…

castles, caves, Cornwall, England, South-West England, UK