Home to dramatic mountain peaks, barren fells, and glorious waterways, the Lake District is one of England’s most impressive outdoor destinations. Protected as a national park and recognized and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District has long inspired hikers, walkers, painters, and poets alike. Located in northwest England, you’ll love staying […]
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The Cotswolds is the perfect picture of the quintessential English countryside you’ve always imagined. This beautiful area is home to postcard-worthy villages where limestone houses and thatched cottages line babbling brooks. Rolling hills sweep through forests and farmland, hiding the remains of Roman ruins and the hearty interiors of medieval pubs. Walk the long-distance Cotswold
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From Thai-style pork fat cooking, Sri Lankan hoppers dripping in curry sauce, and fish butchers to French sirloin steaks and quail skewers intended for a 10th-century Middle Eastern sheikh, Sydney’s restaurant scene truly is exciting. The best restaurants in Sydney serve everything from dim-sum lunches to posh fish and chips, a culinary spread that reflects
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Lining the banks of the Brisbane River in sunny Queensland, get ready for alfresco dining and international influences in the state capital. Enjoy spanner crab wontons and kingfish sashimi as you enjoy views of Story Bridge or dine on Chinese BBQ banquet-style in Fortitude Valley. From La Rotisserie ovens imported from France to world-class sommeliers
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In most parts of the world, towering turrets, romantic spires, and fortified battlements are all the stuff of fairytales, legends, and Hollywood movies. But not in Scotland, where medieval castles and baronial estates are transformed into luxury hotels and boutique bed and breakfasts! Travel into the remote Scottish Highlands or journey over land and water
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If you love a wee dram of the good stuff, then you’re in the right place because Scotland is the undisputed home of whisky. For centuries (records date back to at least the 15th century), the Scots have been distilling, refining, and drinking barrel after barrel of whisky. From the Scottish Highlands to the remote
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Brisbane is a city that offers a unique combination of tropical weather and effortless cool as you enjoy the sizzling sun and the refined yet sophisticated charm of this laid-back Aussie metropolis. This is the Queensland capital, Australia’s third-largest city, and a destination that’s consistently ranked among the best and most livable cities in the
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Few skylines in the world can claim to be as iconic as Sydney’s. The billowing sail-like shape of the famous Sydney Opera House rises above the harbor, while the stone bastions and steel arches of Sydney Harbour Bridge are framed in the background. And all around are the glittering high-rises and hotels of Australia’s most
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As one of Australia’s premier cities, Sydney is home to some of the nation’s best museums and art galleries. At the Museum of Sydney, you can uncover an Aboriginal heritage stretching back tens of thousands of years before learning about the First Fleet that founded the modern city you see today in 1788. The Australian
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You’ll never tire of the UK’s capital city, not when there are so many exciting things to do in London. Here you’ll find the world’s greatest museums, some of the world’s most recognizable landmarks (Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, anyone?), and the UK’s best theaters, food markets, and walking tours. With so many great things
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