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What you see on a helicopter tour over Toronto

A helicopter ride over Toronto gives a different perspective on Canada’s largest city, compressing a vast number of landmarks into a short but memorable flight. The 7‑minute tour may be brief, but when it costs from $183 per person, it’s about as cheap as you…

Hever Castle in Kent, South-East England.

Plan your visit to Hever Castle: Opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and accessibility

First time visiting Hever Castle? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. A brief history of Hever Castle The original Hever Castle, constructed as a medieval defensive stronghold complete with a gatehouse and walled bailey, received its licence…

Plan your visit to Camber Sands: Opening hours, parking, accessibility and things to do

First time visiting Camber Sands? This guide covers opening hours, parking, accessibility, and things to do at this popular East Sussex beach. Why visit Camber Sands? Often called the closest sandy beach to London, Camber Sands stands out from most beaches in the South-East, which…

Chartwell in Kent, England - Winston Churchill's home.

Plan your visit to Chartwell: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Chartwell? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Why visit Chartwell? Chartwell was the much-loved home of Sir Winston Churchill and his family from 1924 until the end of his life. The house remains much…

Treviso travel guide for first time visitors

Long used as a base for exploring Venice, the Veneto city of Treviso has its own charms. What’s Treviso all about? Treviso is cursed by a reputation of being somewhere to pass through. Its tiny airport is used by European budget airlines as a cheaper…

Plan your visit to Chatham Historic Dockyard: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Chatham Historic Dockyard? This practical guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility and how to get there. Brief overview of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Spanning 80 acres, the Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent preserves 400 years of maritime heritage. Highlights…

Plan your visit to Dover Castle: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Dover Castle? Here is a practical guide to help you plan. It covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Brief history of Dover Castle Standing above the White Cliffs, Dover Castle has been known as the “Key…

Verona travel guide for first time visitors

Italy’s city of Romeo and Juliet is much more appealing once you branch away from the Shakespeare tourist traps. What’s Verona all about? One look at a map, and Verona’s romantic reputation makes instant sense. The city walls and the looping River Adige surround the…

Vicenza travel guide for first time visitors

Vicenza is one of Italy’s architectural treasures, showcasing numerous works by Andrea Palladio. It’s a perfect stop between Venice and Verona. What is Vicenza all about? Few people have had as great an influence on architecture as Andrea Palladio. His admiration for the symmetry and…

Padua travel guide for first time visitors

Often seen as a grittier sister of Venice, Padua has plenty of art and history in its own right. What’s Padua all about? In one spot, Padua is gritty. All galumphing Mussolini-era facades and grey stone. Then turn the corner, and it’s gorgeous. Elegant towers…