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Every day we are out there - discovering new coastlines and stunning beaches right across the globe. Our latest discoveries are....
Beaches on Kefalonia
Which are the best beaches on Kefalonia? Which are the best beaches in Greece? Here is the answer...
Amalfi Coast Walks - From the Terrace of the Gods to Neptune's Sea
From the moment you start this Amalfi Coast walk you realize just what an enchanting little world you've entered: birds sing, butterflies dance from flower to flower, the air is filled with the fragrance of lemons, herbs, jasmine
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Along the Amalfi Coast
Along the Amalfi Coast - join us in exploring one of the world's most beautiful coastlines
Minori - A Ray of Sunshine
Escaping to Minori from the summer crowds of Amalfi or Positano is a welcome relief. How could such a little gem be overlooked by so many?
Ravello - A Glimpse of Heaven
High above the azure seas lies Ravello. Its rooftops touching the sky, its lanes, gardens and villas offering a glimpse of heaven.
Ireland West Coast Essentials & Secrets - From Cork to Donegal
Starting in Donegal County and finishing down south in County Cork - the real heart and soul of Ireland's west coast awaits - click to discover it.
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The 5 Best Beaches in Ireland
The criteria for these 5 best beaches in Ireland is based on scenery, surroundings and the beaches themselves. One or two are adventure hotspots… so pack your boards, kayaks and wetsuits, and prepare to revel in the best waves Europe has to offer.
The 5 Best Beaches in the Seychelles?
Heading for the Seychelles and wondering which are the best beaches in the Seychelles - the ones you really don't want to miss. We've the answer...
Paestum - An Ancient World Discovered
You'd not expect to find ancient Greece in Italy and yet, here it is... Paestum, once the largest of Greek cities and now but a little way from beaches filled with sun seekers. Lost for centuries in thick forest, the city is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Atrani - Amalfi Coast Gem
Atrani, Amalfi Coast's most beautiful and best preserved village is sandwiched between sea and mountain. At night the sea is filled with a thousand lights as....
Sampling the South: a 3-stop Tour of County Cork
First stop is Cobh: Ireland's famous port from where so many (America-bound) Irish fled the potato famine in the mid 19-century. After that we head for...
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Discover the Real Ireland. Come to Cork
Discover Cork and you discover Ireland. So many Irish left from Cork and those with Irish ancestry tell me that it is here they cried. It was here that they felt the connection to the old country.
Around the Beara Peninsula
We assume the best: that when you visit the Ring of Kerry, you won’t be swamped by crowds. But that CAN happen… which is why you might want to hop one over, to the Beara peninsula. Not as mainstream. Just as pretty.
Kenton on Sea - Surf and Safari
Kenton on Sea: where little seaside town charm abounds, friendly locals share their stories, pristine beaches tempt and a short boat trip up the river takes you to wildest Africa where elephants roam.
Killarney: the jewel in the Ring of Kerry
We tend to steer you a little differently. Often, that just means giving some common-sense advice: as now, as regards the Ring of Kerry: possibly THE hotspot on Ireland’s tourist itinerary…
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Finding those Empty Beaches on Oahu
There are many empty beaches on Oahu, beaches where you can get away from it all and from everybody. Despite there being almost 1,000,000 people on the island at any given time it is still possible to find a place where it’s only you and your footprints in the sand.
Snorkeling on Oahu - Your Chance to See a Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Ever dreamed of gliding through crystal clear turquoise waters while schools of tiger fish or yellow tangs glide by? Or of throwing a shaka next to a turtle who smiles right back at you? Our guide to snorkeling on Oahu is where these experiences begin.
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Where to Watch Surfing in Oahu - The Guide to the Best Beaches
The north shore is THE place on Oahu, or in the world really, to watch surfing. It is the epicenter of the sport and is where the world champion is crowned every year in December. Just about every Hollywood movie features these breaks.
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Dingle, Ireland: it's not the wind that will blow you away
Years back, I struck up a chat with an Irish chap, and asked where might I go. He thought for a second and said, Dingle, Ireland's best kept secret . A woman at the table over perked up, said, Dingle? What about Dingle?
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Galway City - The Warm Heart & Soul of the Wild Atlantic Way
Galway City sits in the middle of the Wild Atlantic Way, and is itself a balancing act. It manages to combine cosmopolitan chic, traditional Gaelic culture, and college life… which all mix rather well.
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The Most Beautiful Island in Europe?
Hawaii, Maldives, Bora Bora...we've written about them all. But here in Europe exists an island with beaches and seas as beautiful. This is the most beautiful island in Europe. This is La Maddalena.
Tropea on Calabria's Coast of Gods
The Coast of the Gods is gorgeous. One of Italy's most spectacular coastlines and at the heart of it all is Tropea.
Connemara, Ireland : soft beds, hard country
When we came to the Connemara, Ireland decided we'd done something right and, finally, bathed us in warm sunshine. Cruising into the harbor I turned to one of the locals on the boat with us that day, and I said to him… you live in a paradise.
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Westport: Ireland's Little Secret
In Westport Ireland they say that when God made time He made plenty of it. My advice:spend as much of it as you can in Westport.
Sligo Ireland - The Land of Heart’s Desire.
Sligo is a festival city, a party city, a music city, a drinking city, and very much a coastal city. One walks in sea air along narrow streets, over bridges, past colorful Georgian facades.
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Beaches on Kefalonia
Which are the best beaches on Kefalonia? Which are the best beaches in Greece? Here is the answer...
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Amalfi Coast Walks - From the Terrace of the Gods to Neptune's Sea
From the moment you start this Amalfi Coast walk you realize just what an enchanting little world you've entered: birds sing, butterflies dance from flower to flower, the air is filled with the fragra…
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Along the Amalfi Coast
Along the Amalfi Coast - join us in exploring one of the world's most beautiful coastlines
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Minori - A Ray of Sunshine
Escaping to Minori from the summer crowds of Amalfi or Positano is a welcome relief. How could such a little gem be overlooked by so many?
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Ravello - A Glimpse of Heaven
High above the azure seas lies Ravello. Its rooftops touching the sky, its lanes, gardens and villas offering a glimpse of heaven.
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Ireland West Coast Essentials & Secrets - From Cork to Donegal
Starting in Donegal County and finishing down south in County Cork - the real heart and soul of Ireland's west coast awaits - click to discover it.
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The 5 Best Beaches in Ireland
The criteria for these 5 best beaches in Ireland is based on scenery, surroundings and the beaches themselves. One or two are adventure hotspots… so pack your boards, kayaks and wetsuits, and prepare…
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The 5 Best Beaches in the Seychelles?
Heading for the Seychelles and wondering which are the best beaches in the Seychelles - the ones you really don't want to miss. We've the answer...
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Paestum - An Ancient World Discovered
You'd not expect to find ancient Greece in Italy and yet, here it is... Paestum, once the largest of Greek cities and now but a little way from beaches filled with sun seekers. Lost for centuries in t…
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Atrani - Amalfi Coast Gem
Atrani, Amalfi Coast's most beautiful and best preserved village is sandwiched between sea and mountain. At night the sea is filled with a thousand lights as....
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Sampling the South: a 3-stop Tour of County Cork
First stop is Cobh: Ireland's famous port from where so many (America-bound) Irish fled the potato famine in the mid 19-century. After that we head for...
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Discover the Real Ireland. Come to Cork
Discover Cork and you discover Ireland. So many Irish left from Cork and those with Irish ancestry tell me that it is here they cried. It was here that they felt the connection to the old country.
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Around the Beara Peninsula
We assume the best: that when you visit the Ring of Kerry, you won’t be swamped by crowds. But that CAN happen… which is why you might want to hop one over, to the Beara peninsula. Not as mainstream…
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Kenton on Sea - Surf and Safari
Kenton on Sea: where little seaside town charm abounds, friendly locals share their stories, pristine beaches tempt and a short boat trip up the river takes you to wildest Africa where elephants roam.
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