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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and all over the world love will bring magic in the air for 24 sweet hours of sharing feelings, presents and tons of chocolate. Everybody is trying to surprise their better halves, their soul-mates to be, with luxury hotels, remote and intimate cabins, and high end restaurants and give the celebration a unique romantic twist. If the vast majority wants a romantic spot, an intimate place or a grand gesture such as beds of roses, diamonds, or a candlelight gourmet dinner, there are some that celebrate love with a touch of thrill and the macabre.

For these select few, we have discovered the spot-on Valentine’s Day activity. Cutting Edge Haunted House is preparing a special approach for Valentine’s Day, which they refer to as “twisted romantic alternative” to common celebrations for the day. Those visiting the haunted house from Dallas, Forth Worth on this special day will have a tour of the house lit only by candles. Read more…

If you’re traveling to the Big Apple for the first time, no doubt there are things you want to do and see. The city can be overwhelming for those not used the crowds of the big city. Unless you are staying for a month or two, there’s a good chance you won’t have time to see all that’s offered in NYC. Creating an itinerary can help you stay on track and ensure you see the things that are the most important to you. Here are five things you should include on your list:

1. Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is an American icon and must be seen at least once in a person’s lifetime. While you can pay to go to Ellis Island, you can also see it just as well from the Staten Island Ferry for free. Before you make up your mind whether you will spend the money to travel to the island, know this: the statue has been closed to the public since 9/11. Read more…

Whilst many romantic retreats involve cuddling up in a nice luxury apartment, some couples want to see and do romantic activities outside of the bedroom. Wether it be enjoying the Great Ocean Road tours and going horse riding along the south east coast, or hot air ballooning through the Avon valley and sipping champagne, or dining in the middle of a tropical rainforest, Australia has a number of romantic activities for couples to engage in.

Largs Bay Sunset by Howard Russell / Flickr

These are the top five romantic holiday activities that couples can explore all around Australia. Read more…

If you’re planning a Fiji holiday, firstly—congratulations! You’re about to have the experience of a lifetime. Fiji is a solidly popular holiday destination, and anyone who’s experienced its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, friendly locals and warm climate will tell you it’s worth the hype. One of the best things about Fiji, however, is that it offers something for every taste.

Beach in Fiji by miguel sanchez / Flickr

However you like to travel, Fiji’s got something in store for you, whether it’s a rugged hike, a deserted island or an experience with some locals who’ll leave you enchanted. We know that everyone is different—that’s what makes this world so fantastic—so we’ve put together three very different suggestions for three very different Fiji holidays. Which one takes your fancy? Read more…

No matter what your attraction to the UK it is a place that should be on every traveller’s to do list. Spending a week with a London car hire will provide plenty of time to see many of the tourist sites because England is so delightfully small. Organising car hire at Heathrow airport will enable you to get going straight away and make the most of your time in this remarkable city.

by Federico

Day one

Day one of any trip to a foreign country involves a lot of necessary hassle like changing money and checking into the hotel. An excellent starting point from which to begin relaxing afterwards is a stroll through Hyde Park. Hyde Park is a huge open expanse of parkland which is used for festivals like Live 8 and provides an excellent source of nature in the heart of London. Read more…

Aruba may well be known for their fantastic beaches, scuba diving, and resorts – but there’s far more to this beautiful Caribbean paradise than sand and surf. Below are the top 3 things to see when visiting the charming island of Aruba.

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1. The Butterfly Farm

A guided tour at this farm shows visitors the life of a butterfly from the egg on up. Early guests are sometimes lucky enough to see the actual emergence of butterflies, watch as they dry their wings and take flight. Read more…

Some trips are decided on the spot, or nearly so, with a few days to prepare and dream of what you’ll see and do. This particular city getaway to Prague was the exact opposite. The planning started back in June and by the end of the month the reservations were already made. Which pretty much gave anything and everything that could change a chance to happen.

So yesterday at 11 am, I embarked on a trip that turned out to be nothing I had dreamed of or planned for. Nevertheless, as those of us who love drinking lemonade may attest, I knew getting lemons is not the worst case scenario. So I opened my heart to the possibility of having fun even if nothing would be as I wanted it to.

After long hours driving from Ploiesti to Sibiu and then to Cluj-Napoca, we met up with the rest of the group coming from Iasi and we all started our journey to Prague. It took hours of driving and lots of gas station pit stops to get there, but it was still something fun to try… once! I much prefer the comfort of my own car, even if I spend most of the journey driving..

What I am extremely thankful for, in no particular order: Read more…