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The view on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

How to see the best of New Zealand in three weeks: Suggested itinerary

This outline itinerary should help you plan a memorable three week road trip around the best activities and attractions in New Zealand. Days 1 to 5: Auckland and the Bay of Islands Increasingly buzzy entry city Auckland is best around its harbour – try crewing…

itinerary, New Zealand, North Island, South Island

The best value entrance pass for Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon National Park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle, valid for seven days, with discounts available for certain US residents. Overseas visitors should consider this pass over the America the Beautiful pass, which is $80 but only for US citizens.

Arizona, Grand Canyon, USA

The cheapest night to stay in London

Sunday is the cheapest night to stay in London. The cost of a four star hotel room can be less than half price when compared to a midweek stay. And here’s the proof… Bringing down the cost of visiting London A couple of days in…

accommodation, England, hotels, London, UK

In-flight health: How to look after yourself on a plane

Flying is convenient but poses health risks like dehydration, fatigue, and deep vein thrombosis; preventative measures can mitigate these issues.

air travel, health

Penguins arriving at the Oamaru blue penguin colony, New Zealand.

Christchurch to Oamaru drive: The best things to do on the way

The itinerary from Christchurch to Oamaru spans 300km, highlighting key stops like the International Antarctic Centre, Lake House at Ashburton, and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Visitors can enjoy Oamaru's Victorian Precinct and conclude by watching the Blue Penguin Colony at sunset.

Christchurch, driving, New Zealand, Oamaru, South Island

7 best things to do in Las Vegas for 7-year-old children

The best Las Vegas attractions for seven-year-old children include the Blue Man Group, Electric Playhouse and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Family holiday in Las Vegas I recently returned from a family holiday to Las Vegas. It was a bit of gamble – after all, Las…

family travel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park

If you want to avoid crowds and long queues at Thorpe Park, take a close look at the weather forecast before booking tickets. The best time to visit Thorpe Park The best time to visit Thorpe Park is when heavy rain is forecast. To most…

England, London, theme parks, UK

The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

How scary is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk has you standing nearly 4,000ft above the Colorado River. But its perhaps not as scary as some travellers may anticipate. What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk? The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large viewing platform on Hualapai Indian land at Grand…

Arizona, Grand Canyon, USA

How to get on the Harry Potter Studios Tour when tickets have sold out

Harry Potter Studios Tour tickets often sell out. But there is often next day availability on packaged tours from London to the Warner Bros Studio. Advance booking Harry Potter Studios Tour tickets For many fans of JK Rowling’s schoolboy wizard, doing the Harry Potter Studios…

England, Harry Potter, London, tours, UK

The Szechenyi Baths in Budapest, Hungary.

Budapest in May with children

Why Budapest in Hungary is a great May bank holiday city break for families. Budapest weather in May Cheap flights from numerous airports, short flying times and solid weather make Budapest our May bank holiday banker. The Hungarian capital is usually sunny – the average…

Budapest, family travel, Hungary