Far Away Places Archive

River VS Ocean Cruises: What’s Included?

In recent years, river and ocean cruises have become two of the most popular types of holiday. With thousands of travellers opting for the water over traditional beach getaways, the cruise market looks to be growing exponentially – but if you had to choose one or the other, which would you opt for? Although each […]

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Costa Bingo travel far and wide in new bingo lingo videos!

Have you ever wondered why the game of bingo has distinctive calls for each number or what they all are? Well, you’re in luck – because Costa Bingo are releasing a series of short video clips with the aim of documenting all 90 bingo calls in 90 videos and we love their use of varied […]

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Fun Days Out with Kids in Minneapolis

When you’re heading off for a day out with kids in Minneapolis, the only problem is which destination to choose. The Twin Cities have an amazing choice of great places to visit, with something to delight everyone from tots to teens, plus moms and dads too! Whatever the weather outside, you’ll find plenty of things […]

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The 20 best river cruises

From new ships in Burma to historic-style steamboats in the States and private visits in Venice to rumba on the Rhine 1. Luxury in Burma Burma is the cruising hotspot of the moment and a new name on the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers this year is Sanctuary Retreats whose new luxury all-suite vessel, Sanctuary Ananda, is […]

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The Lonely Planet looks rather empty from up here in cyberspace

Long hair, dusty backpacks, dirt roads and a blue-spined travel bible: for more than 40 years thousands of young adventurers have relied on Lonely Planet guidebooks to navigate themselves through unfamiliar countries. News that the Australian publisher is to make about 80 of its 450-odd staff redundant prompted a tsunami of blubbing from travellers who […]

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3 Kinds of Beautiful Sights You’ll Experience in Cabo

For many people, especially those living in the states, Mexico is one of the first places to go when vacation time rolls around the corner. Canada is nice in its own regard, but when you’re looking for a tropical getaway that is different than what you’re used to experiencing on the daily, Mexico is the […]

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Cheaper holidays to the Caribbean

Passengers flying to the Caribbean and Asia will pay lower aviation taxes from next year, the Chancellor announced, but airlines urged him to scrap a tax which they claim is damaging the tourist industry and wider economy. Mr Osborne announced a streamlining of Air Passenger Duty rates, criticising a “crazy system where you pay less […]

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