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Top 5 hotel restaurants in the United Kingdom

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1. Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey</h3>
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There are fewer than 10 British hotels whose chefs have been awarded 
two Michelin stars, and outside London, that figure shrinks still 
further. Michael Wignall spent five years at North Yorkshire’s 
much-loved Devonshire Arms, where he held one star, before moving to 
Pennyhill Park in 2007. Last year, Pennyhill’s restaurant, Michael 
Wignall at The Latymer, was awarded a second star for his complex modern
 European cooking which is always a work of art. There is a 10-course 
tasting menu (vegetarian or carnivorous) and seven- or three-course set 
menus.<br />
• 01276 471774, pennyhillpark.co.uk. Doubles from £215 room-only. Seven-course set menu £72<br />

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2. Cleveland Tontine, Staddlebridge, North Yorkshire</h3>
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Regulars at this seven-room hotel, built in 1804, are returning after
 completion of a refurbishment which almost topped the £1m mark. The 
Staddlebridge location, close to the A19, places it on the radar between
 Teesside and York, handy for events at Mount Grace Priory and for the 
villages of Yarm and Hutton Rudby. This is Yorkshire, so you won’t need a
 magnifying glass to see your assiette of heritage beetroot with 
horseradish ice-cream. Classics (prawn cocktail, moules, steak) co-habit
 with the likes of chilli and fennel risotto, and duck-egg custard tart 
with blackberries.<br />
• 01609 882 671, theclevelandtontine.co.uk. Doubles from £110 B&B. Three-course dinner about £36 a head<br />

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3. Knockinaam Lodge, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway</h3>
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On a gloriously remote cove hugged by woodland in John Buchan 
country, on Scotland’s rocky south-west coast, this 10-bedroom, trad, 
privately owned hotel is also easily accessible. Vegetables come from 
the hotel’s kitchen garden and everything from potato crisps to 
ice-cream is made in head chef Tony Pierce’s kitchen. Not for nothing 
does Knockinaam Lodge have the longest-held Michelin star in Scotland – 
Pierce delivers modern Scottish tasting menus which make the most of 
Hebridean shellfish, hand-dived scallops, meat from Galloway estates and
 smoked salmon from Allan Watson at Galloway Smokehouse.<br />
• 01776 810471, knockinaamlodge.com. Dinner, bed and breakfast from £190 for two<br />

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4. The Samling, Windermere, Cumbria</h3>
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This whitewashed Lakeland hotel has changed since I first visited 
more than a decade ago. Back then, all 11 gorgeous rooms were available 
only for exclusive-use bookings, so dinner was a clubby, private affair.
 Later, under the ill-fated von Essen hotel group, dining became more 
formal. Now the culinary team – headed by Ian Swainson (formerly of 
L’Ortolan and La Bécasse) with James Cross (from Noma in Copenhagen) – 
is putting The Samling on Windermere’s map for lunch as well as dinner, 
with a relaxed atmosphere and the delights of Cartmel venison and sloe 
gin crème brulée.<br />
• 01539 431922, thesamlinghotel.co.uk. DB&B from £230 for two, B&B doubles from £150<br />

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The Hambrough, Isle of Wight</h3>
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This little boutique hotel, on the southern coast of the island, has 
been described as Notting Hill on sea. Bathrooms with a view have 
certainly proved popular but it was former chef-patron Robert Thompson 
who really put it on the map by gaining a Michelin star in 2008. Now 
Thompson has left and the hotel has a new head chef, Darren Beevers, 
straight from Club Gascon in London. He’s putting autumn cooking classes
 on the menu, along with plenty of game.<br />
• 01983 856333, thehambrough.com. Dinner, B&B for two from £280.</div>
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Top 5 hotel restaurants in the United Kingdom

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Top 10 free UK museums and galleries

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1. National Football Museum, Manchester</h3>
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You’ll discover this museum in the uniquely modern Urbis building in 
the centre of Manchester. The National Football Museum has proved a 
popular attraction since opening last July and its vast collection 
includes colourful memorabilia, player profiles, football kits and 
photographs chronicling the history of the beautiful game. The Discovery
 Zone is a place where children can dress up as footballers themselves; 
and in the storytelling corner they can listen to stories of teams’ 
triumphs.<br />
• <em>Cathedral Gardens, 0161-605 8200, </em><a href="http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/" title=""><em>nationalfootballmuseum.com</em></a><em>. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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2. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow</h3>
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This much-loved institution is among the most-visited <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/culture/museums" title="More from the Guardian on Museums">museums</a>
 in the UK outside of London. With 22 galleries and more than 8,000 
objects, Kelvingrove really is the kind of museum in which you can while
 away a rainy day. Fine art and armouries aside, <a href="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove/about/collection-highlights/Pages/The-Bees.aspx" title="">one of the most popular exhibits is the beehive</a>, which is designed to allow the bees in and out of the building.<br />
• <em>Argyle Street, 0141 276 9599, </em><a href="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove" title=""><em>glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove</em></a><em>. Open Mon-Thurs, Sat 10am-5pm, Fri and Sun 11am-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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3. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh</h3>
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There are plenty of exhibits designed especially for children at this
 museum, a great place to learn about the natural and human world. Some 
of the most remarkable objects on display include a gigantic skull (from
 a whale named Moby), and that timeless museum classic: a life-sized 
cast of a T rex skeleton that’s a whopping 12m long.<br />
<em>• Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789, </em><a href="http://www.nms.ac.uk/" title=""><em>nms.ac.uk</em></a><em>. Open daily 10am-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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4. Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Sunderland</h3>
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Trains are the name of the game at this fun museum in a grand former 
station building. The galleries look at the history of travel, with 
fascinating archive footage and photos of journeys past. The subject is 
brought to life thanks to a restoration of the original 1860s booking 
office and two beautiful old railway wagons that you can go inside.<br />
• <em>North Bridge Street, 0191 567 7075, </em><a href="http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth-station-museum" title=""><em>twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth-station-museum</em></a><em>. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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5. V&A Museum of Childhood, London</h3>
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With its adorable collection of teddy bears, a display of Victorian 
doll’s houses big enough to outdo most first-time buyers and enough toys
 to prompt nostalgia from every generation, this is a museum that should
 charm adults as much as kids. Particularly memorable – for anyone with a
 penchant for horror – is the macabre collection of china dolls, who 
seem to watch you as you wander past. If you’re feeling spooked, go on a
 hunt for the Care Bears.<br />
• <em>Cambridge Heath Road, 020-8983 5200, </em><a href="http://www.museumofchildhood.org.uk/" title=""><em>museumofchildhood.org.uk</em></a><em>. Open daily 10am-5.45pm</em><br />

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6. Big Pit National Coal Museum, Torfaen</h3>
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The prospect of going to a coal museum might be met with groans from 
your brood, but the Big Pit has the power to entertain as well as 
educate. The former coal mine was opened as a museum in 2004 and 
features displays that detail the hard work and sacrifice involved in 
getting coal from the earth. After taking part in the underground tour –
 in which visitors don helmets and cap lamps before being lowered 90m 
below the ground for a walk around the mine’s tunnels – you can also 
take in exhibitions that depict the story of mining in Wales, in what 
used to be the pithead baths.<br />
• <em>Blaenafon, 029-2057 3650, </em><a href="http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/bigpit" title=""><em>museumwales.ac.uk/bigpit</em></a><em>. Open daily 9.30am-4.30pm, underground tours 10am-3pm, admission free, car park £3</em><br />

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7. St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff</h3>
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One of Europe’s leading open-air museums, St Fagans has 100 acres of 
parkland in which you’ll find more than 40 original buildings from 
various historical periods. Among those you can explore are a church, a 
farm, a school and a workmen’s institute, which are all regularly 
brought to life through workshops and demonstrations of traditional 
crafts. When the weather improves, wildlife fans can enjoy the nature 
trail through the museum’s wonderful beech woodland.<br />
• <em>029-2057 3500, </em><a href="http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/stfagans" title=""><em>museumwales.ac.uk/stfagans</em></a><em>. Open daily 10am-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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8. Coventry Transport Museum</h3>
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You don’t have to a be a gas-guzzling roadhog with a Top Gear tattoo 
to get excited about this museum’s collection of vehicles. Not least 
because the museum has one of the best collections of bicycles in the 
country, featuring classics from the painfully rigid Boneshaker to the 
chilled-out Chopper. Of course, motorheads will want to take a look at 
the world’s two fastest cars (the Thrust 2 and ThrustSCC), which are on 
permanent display.<br />
• <em>Millennium Place, Hales Street, 024-7623 4270, </em><a href="http://www.transport-museum.com/" title=""><em>transport-museum.com</em></a><em>. Open daily 10am-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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9. Royal Armouries, Leeds</h3>
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We all know families aren’t averse to an occasional bit of fighting. A
 trip to this place, which is brimming with around 70,000 weapons, is 
more likely to stop bickering siblings in their tracks than prompt an 
all-out war. The thrilling collection is a testament to the creativity 
and innovation that has gone into developing tools of combat, and it’s 
hard to know whether to be impressed, or terrified. Film fans may also 
like to take in a slice of the action at the <a href="http://www.royalarmouries.org/events/events-at-leeds/upcoming-events-and-calendar/calendar/2012-12-13/the-swords-of-middle-earth" title="">Swords of Middle Earth</a> exhibition, which includes four heroic swords inspired by the Lord of the Rings trilogy (runs until 28 July).<br />
• <em>Armouries Drive, 0113 220 1999, </em><a href="http://www.royalarmouries.org/" title=""><em>royalarmouries.org</em></a><em>. Open daily 10am-5pm, admission free</em><br />

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10. Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield</h3>
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A bit like an art gallery you can shout in (though maybe don’t do it 
too much), the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a magnificent open-air 
gallery surrounded by lush countryside. Founded in 1977, and the first 
of its kind in the UK, the 500-acre park features artworks by <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/culture/henry-moore" title="">Henry Moore</a>, <a href="http://barbarahepworth.org.uk/" title="">Barbara Hepworth</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Paolozzi" title="">Eduardo Paolozzi</a>. Check the weather before you go – you might need wellies.<br />
• <em>West Bretton, 01924 832631, </em><a href="http://www.ysp.co.uk/" title=""><em>ysp.co.uk</em></a><em>. Open daily 10am-6pm, admission free, car parking from £2.50</em></div>
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2 Must-See Winter Festivals

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1 – <a href="http://www.theflowershow.com/">Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA</a></h3>
The birthplace of the country’s first horticultural society has 
hosted this preeminent flower show since 1829. Today’s version features 
more than 500 free educational programs for beginners and experts, 
breathtaking display gardens, floral exhibitions, and gardening 
demonstrations—all centered around a different theme each year (for 2014
 it’s “Articulture: Where Art Meets Horticulture”). There’s even a 
Family Lounge with kid-friendly activities.<br />

Got a question? Raise a green-thumbed hand and ask one of the 
accomplished horticulturists or landscape and floral designers who are 
in attendance. More than 150 vendors from all over the world offer an 
array of plants and seeds, cut flowers, and other horticultural items. 
To beat the crowds, visit on a weekday afternoon. And bring a jacket: 
the exhibit halls are kept cool for the benefit of the plants. March 
1–9, 2014.<br />

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2 – <a href="http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/">Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA</a></h3>
The Mardi Gras season actually begins on the Feast of the Epiphany 
(12th day after Christmas) with galas and parades that culminate on the 
Tuesday (a.k.a. Shrove or Fat Tuesday, the latter being the English 
translation of the French “mardi gras”) prior to Ash Wednesday and the 
beginning of Lent. The celebration dates from the early 1800s, when 
commoners began imitating elite society’s balls by parading in the 
streets wearing masks and costumes. Nowadays, social clubs, called 
krewes, stage more than 60 parades along various New Orleans streets, 
including some in the famed French Quarter.<br />

Masked and costumed krewe members aboard elaborate floats toss 
plastic beads and fake coins, known as “doubloons,” to spectators 
shouting, “Hey, Mister! Throw me somethin’, mister!” Although the 
popular image of Mardi Gras, particularly on Fat Tuesday and the 
preceding weekend, is of a public drinking fest, there’s family fun to 
be had, too. Locals even bring stepladders with little platforms to 
parades so their children can sit and watch above the curbside crowds. 
Tuesday, March 4, 2014, with many of the big-deal parades also taking 
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2 Must-See Winter Festivals

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Toronto Travel Tips

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             Sprawling Toronto is awe-inspiring, and record-breaking.
 Flip through the Guinness Book of World Records, and you’re bound to 
see this city mentioned several times, either as the home of the (now 
second) tallest free-standing tower in the world; as the site of the 
largest underground shopping mall; or as the place where you’ll find the
 longest street in Canada. In other words, “big” is a big deal here — 
original city boundaries were forgotten by the mid-20th century, nearby 
suburbs were engulfed, and Toronto became North America’s fifth largest 
city. Take a trip to the top of the CN Tower to see what we’re talking 
about — you’ll see a host of shops, restaurants and nightlife sprawled 
out before you.<br />

And it’s not just expanse that draws visitors — it’s also the 
Torontonians. According to the Toronto Tourism Board, more than half of 
this metropolis’ 2.5 million residents are immigrants. Dive deeper into 
the city and you’ll practically be able to call yourself a world 
traveler. Greektown, Little Italy, Koreatown, Roncesvalles Village, 
Little India, Chinatown are all Toronto neighborhoods worth exploring. 
And thanks to the city’s extensive public transportation system, getting
 from Europe to Asia is a breeze!<br />

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Keep in Mind…</h3>
– No dictionary is necessary You’re sure to hear a smorgasbord of 
tongues here, but the official language is English. While you may 
struggle with a small language barrier in the city’s ethnic 
neighborhoods, you don’t have to worry about packing a phrasebook.<br />
– Pick your locale first With so many hotels to choose from, you’ll have
 an easier time finding a room if you decide on a neighborhood first. 
Try placing yourself near the attractions you wish to see or within 
walking distance of public transit.<br />
– Don’t forget your CityPass Experiencing everything Toronto has to 
offer can get a little expensive. Start your trip in a budget-friendly 
way by purchasing a CityPass, which will save you 50 percent on 
admission to five of the city’s top attractions, including the CN Tower 
and the Royal Ontario Museum.<br />

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How To Save Money in Toronto</h3>
– Forget the car Unless you’re planning a daytrip to Niagara Falls, 
having a car will be both pricey and a pain. Instead of worrying about 
the price of gas or finding a parking space, rely on public 
transportation.<br />
– Summer some other place Warm, sunny weather attracts hordes of 
tourists and drives hotel prices through the roof. You’ll find much 
lower rates during the winter and shoulder seasons.<br />
– Dine on a dime Substitute at least one sit-down meal with a trip to 
the St. Lawrence Market, where vendors prepare local treats for a 
fraction of the prices found at restaurants.</div>
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Trips and tips for single travellers

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             From dating holidays to group vacations, we round up the best trips and tips for solo travellers.<br />

While some people revel in solitude, for others the reality of 
travelling solo – eating alone, paying single supplements and endless 
selfies – can be little more than a cruel reminder of their single 
status.<br />

And as the travel industry makes a beeline for smitten couples in the
 run-up to Valentine’s Day, singletons could be forgiven for thinking 
holiday companies have forgotten all about them.<br />

Au contraire; with a third of the UK adult population classed as 
single, the travel industry is tapping into the market with a range of 
holidays for solo travellers. Meanwhile, new websites are making it even
 easier for singles to find travel buddies.<br />

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Hedonistic holidays for singles</h3>
Whether you’re looking for love or fleeting fun with a stranger, 
there are a range of holidays catering for the more, shall we say, 
active singleton.<br />

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At one end of the spectrum you have suggestive resorts such as 
Temptation in Cancún, which provides a “hip vibe and sexy atmosphere” 
for its adult-only clients. Hedonism II offers much of the same in 
Jamaica and the resort proudly claims to enjoy a reputation for 
“shattering inhibitions and provoking behavior people don’t talk about 
in polite circles”.<br />

If all that sounds a little risqué for you then Singles Travel 
International and Singles in Paradise offer less suggestive itineraries 
and put the emphasis on the destination rather than playing cupid. Aimed
 at professionals aged 25 and upwards, their itineraries include 
Galápagos cruises, island-hopping in the Caribbean and road trips across
 Australia.<br />

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Social sojourns</h3>
Not all solo travellers are single (some couples are not able to take
 their holidays together) and not all single travellers are looking for 
romance. Cue Solos Holidays, a UK-based company that puts the emphasis 
on companionship and shared experiences during its discovery tours, 
which cover destinations in five continents.<br />

Friendship Travel also specialises in single holidays and has won 
awards for its trips, which include ski holidays, yoga retreats and 
cruises. If you’re looking for something more adventurous with 
like-minded people, Exodus offers trailblazing trips on every continent 
of the planet.<br />

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Strangers on a train</h3>
There are few better places to meet people than in a train carriage, 
especially when the train in question takes several days to arrive at 
its destination (plenty of time to work those lines).<br />

Add some vodka into the mix and you have all the ingredients for a 
great singles’ adventure. Essentially, this is what the Vodka Train is. 
Fusing group travel with solo adventure, it provides support and social 
lubrication for passengers navigating the iconic Trans-Siberian Express.<br />

Run by Sundowners Overland, the company has been bringing like-minded
 travellers together since the days of the Soviet Union and also offers 
tours along the Silk Road.<br />

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Holidays sans single supplements</h3>
Some people prefer travelling alone, others have no choice; either 
way, most have to pay single supplements to go on holiday. Companies 
argue singletons are less profitable than couples – they take up the 
same amount of space and spend less – hence the extra fees.<br />

Fortunately not all operators whack on extra charges; most adventure 
travel companies and single holiday specialists (Solos Holidays, Exodus)
 don’t add supplements for singletons, while others give you the option 
of sharing with same-sex strangers. Others waive charges for travel 
during shoulder seasons.<br />

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DIY holiday share</h3>
Many tour operators will arrange shared rooms for single passengers, 
although you could find a companion of your own through websites such as
 www.triptogether.com.<br />

Under the tagline “travelling together is brighter”, the site allows 
members to post pictures and descriptions of themselves, along with 
details about their upcoming trip, which other users can match with 
their requirements.<br />

Trip Together has a whiff of a dating site about it and some do use 
it to find love in foreign places. However, for others it is a matter of
 convenience and companionship.<br />

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Homestays</h3>
Whether you’re travelling to Cornwall or Cambodia, a homestay is the perfect opportunity to live with, and like, a local.<br />

Websites such as www.homestay.com have host families scattered around
 the world, who provide beds, meals and authentic travel experiences to 
their guests.<br />

Great for singles and couples alike, homestays are typically cheaper and more enriching than staying in hotels.<br />

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Lighthouse Bay Resort, Barbuda</h3>
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Nine is the magic number on Barbuda, a 20-minute flight from its more
 bustling sister island of Antigua: the all-inclusive Lighthouse Bay has
 just nine suites facing a nine-mile-long pink sand beach. The resort 
marries a sense of blissful remoteness with urban refugee essentials 
like iPads and in-room espresso machines. Tuck into Caribbean delicacies
 like Barbuda lobster at Café Lagoon, then while away the days by 
horseback riding, diving the crystal-clear water, or just reveling in 
the fact that you barely have to share that incredible beach with 
another soul.<br />

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Fowl Cay, Bahamas</h3>
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This private island 50-acre resort makes life so sybaritic—cocktails 
on the deck at Hill House, bocce on the private beach, hammock time 
pretty much everywhere—that you’ll never want to leave. That would be a 
mistake, though. Each of the six oceanfront villas here comes with its 
own 17-foot boat so that you can explore neighboring islets. Worthy 
adventures include swimming with docile nurse sharks at Compass Cay 
Marina, dropping by the iguana-dominated Guana Cay, and feeding the 
famous swimming pigs at Big Major Spot beach. Yes, you read that right.<br />

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Hotel Bois Joli, Les Saintes, Guadeloupe</h3>
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Francophiles seeking a closer-to-home vacation should make a beeline 
for Guadeloupe, an island group featuring all the powdery white sand 
beaches and gorgeous water you expect to find in the Caribbean, but with
 a level of tranquility absent on other more high-profile islands. At 
this sweet French hotel, accommodations consist of simple cottages 
strung along the beach, along with five rooms in the French Colonial 
Balcony house. The restaurant serves fresh seafood like ouassous (a 
local crayfish), cod fritters, and grilled tuna. hotelboisjoli.fr<br />

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Hotel Deep Blue, Providencia, Colombia</h3>
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Part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, this far-flung Caribbean 
destination is worth the extra mileage. Near-deserted beaches, 
traditional Creole culture, and kaleidoscopic marine life in the 
pristine waters offshore make this a perfect choice for those who like 
their island life to offer more than swaying palm trees. The 12-room 
Deep Blue features luxuries like private balconies with panoramic ocean 
views, while your Instagram shots of the restaurant—built right over the
 water—are destined to induce envy back home. hoteldeepblue.com<br />

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Secret Bay Resort, Portsmouth, Dominica</h3>
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Positioned midway between Guadeloupe and Martinique, this 
underappreciated island seems set for its day in the sun. After all, the
 lush, almost antediluvian landscapes (volcanoes, rivers, gorges, 
waterfalls, hot springs), outdoorsy adventures, and chilled-out 
lifestyle couldn’t stay a secret forever. Check into Secret Bay, a 
boutique resort set on a promontory between two beaches with six chic, 
streamlined cliff-top villas designed by Venezuelan architect Fruto 
Vivas. secretbay.dm<br />

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Les Petits Saints, Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe</h3>
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Small can be beautiful, particularly when it comes to tropical 
idylls, and this two-square-mile island in the Iles des Saintes sure 
makes the case. At Les Petits Saints, a kind of 
Provençal-auberge-meets-Caribbean-resort, the idiosyncratic guest rooms 
are decked out with European antiques, gilded mirrors, and four-poster 
beds, while the restaurant serves refined Creole-inspired dishes like 
tuna tartare and grilled langoustine salad. All of which comes with a 
side of sweeping views over the surreally blue Baie des Saintes.<br />

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Tiamo Resort, Andros, Bahamas</h3>
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Thanks to its remote location—the island is accessible only by boat 
or seaplane—Andros has been spared the tourist bustle of its neighbors. 
And this stylish resort with 10 cottages, each facing a private beach, 
epitomizes its laid-back appeal. Andros is situated right on the world’s
 third-largest barrier reef, and it’s big for sea kayaking, bonefishing,
 and cave diving in freshwater caves called “blue holes” that were first
 explored by Jacques Cousteau. While the beaches are exemplary, the 
interior is also sublime, covered with pristine subtropical forest and 
many species of orchid.<br />

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CasaSandra, Holbox, Mexico</h3>
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Barefoot luxury doesn’t get much more appealing than at Holbox’s 
chicest hotel, the beachfront CasaSandra. Owner Sandra Perez’s artistic 
background yielded suites whose white-on-white elegance is punctuated 
with bright Mexican textiles and colorful hammocks. The restaurant 
serves blissfully simple seafood dishes like grilled grouper with black 
sesame and cilantro to a well-heeled international crowd. Daytime, 
meanwhile, should be reserved for taking advantage of the island’s 
greatest claim to fame: swimming with whale sharks. These gentle giants 
congregate in the waters here in great numbers from June to September.<br />

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Hotel Plein Soleil, Martinique</h3>
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Immerse yourself in the vivid colors and sounds of the French 
territory of Martinique at this 16-room boutique hideaway, positioned 
between two bays and featuring tropical gardens bright with 
bougainvillea. The hotel’s location is perfect for exploring both the 
lovely beaches down south and the forests up north. Back at the open-air
 restaurant, chef Nathanael Ducteil whips up Euro-Creole delights like 
lobster bisque and sweet potato gnocchi.<br />

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Bayaleau Point Cottages, Carriacou, Grenadines</h3>
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The largest of the 600-island chain in the West Indies, Carriacou 
nevertheless retains a laid-back vibe (especially when compared to tony 
Mustique). The four candy-colored cottages at this hideaway on the 
easternmost point of Windward Bay are a case in point: family-run, 
unpretentious, with a communal deck overlooking the ocean. The waters 
teem with marine life, including sea turtles, and the hotel can arrange 
trips to the nearby Tobago Cays. carriacoucottages.com</div>
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2 Must-See Winter Festivals

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1 – <a href="http://www.theflowershow.com/">Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA</a></h3>
The birthplace of the country’s first horticultural society has 
hosted this preeminent flower show since 1829. Today’s version features 
more than 500 free educational programs for beginners and experts, 
breathtaking display gardens, floral exhibitions, and gardening 
demonstrations—all centered around a different theme each year (for 2014
 it’s “Articulture: Where Art Meets Horticulture”). There’s even a 
Family Lounge with kid-friendly activities.<br />

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Top 10 travel tips

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             01. Take out comprehensive travel insurance and ensure 
it covers you for the places you plan to visit and the things you plan 
to do.<br />

02. Take out comprehensive travel insurance and ensure it covers you 
for the places you plan to visit and the things you plan to do.<br />

03. Before travelling overseas register your travel plans and contact
 details online or at the local Australian embassy, high commission or 
consulate once you arrive so we can contact you in case of an emergency.<br />

04. Obey the laws of the country you’re visiting even if these seem 
harsh or unfair by Australian standards. Don’t expect to be treated 
differently from the locals just because you’re Australian.<br />

05. Make sure that you have the right visas for the countries you are
 visiting or transiting and check any other entry or exit requirements.<br />

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06. Make copies of your passport details, insurance policy, 
travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry one copy in a 
separate place to the originals and leave a copy with someone at home.<br />

07. Check with health professionals for information on recommended 
vaccinations and other health precautions. Remember that vaccinations 
can be an entry requirement for some countries. Also find out about 
taking medication overseas – certain medicines aren’t allowed in some 
countries.<br />

08. Make sure your passport has at least six months’ validity from 
your planned date of return to Australia. Carry extra passport photos in
 case your passport is lost or stolen and you need to replace it while 
you’re away.<br />

09. Keep in contact with friends and family back home and give them a copy of your travel itinerary so they know where you are.<br />

10. Check to see if you’re regarded as a national of the country you 
plan to visit, and whether dual nationality will have any implications 
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10 Things Not to Do When Renting a Car

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1. Prepaying for gasoline.</h3>
Prepaid gasoline charges appeal to our desire for simplicity while 
traveling, and also to concerns about being late for flights, as every 
few minutes added to the trip to the airport create more risk for 
arriving too late to board. As airport security has added considerable 
time to this process, rental companies have come up with new options for
 car refueling, and are giving them the hard sell at the rental desk.<br />

Unless you are completely sure you will return the tank empty, or you
 have a pre-dawn flight that would make it worth the money not to have 
to refuel, don’t fall for this one. Even the option where they charge 
you only for fuel you actually use is tipped aggressively in the rental 
agency’s favor because the cost of having them refuel your car is always
 higher than the cost of doing it yourself.<br />

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2. Failing to check on your way out for a place to refuel on your way back.</h3>
The best time to find a place to refuel your vehicle is immediately 
after you pick it up. As you are driving away from the airport or rental
 agency, take note of the local gas stations, and make a plan to return 
to the most easily accessible or best-priced of them at the end of your 
rental. The road and neighborhoods around airports can be confusing and 
unfamiliar, so you don’t want to be driving in circles looking for a gas
 station as your flight time approaches. Figure this out on your way 
out, when you are not pressed for time.<br />

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3. Purchasing insurance, reason No. 1: your own auto insurance covers you.</h3>
Before accepting this one at face value, it should be emphasized that
 auto insurance policies can vary considerably, so you will want to 
check with your own insurer directly. If you have the minimum legally 
permissible coverage, it may not include coverage for rental cars — 
whereas if you have what companies call “full coverage,” it almost 
certainly does. Call or email your insurer to find out.<br />

In general, the rule of thumb is that the coverage you have for your 
main vehicle extends to your rental vehicle, because the rental is 
considered a replacement vehicle under the policy. So if you have 
comprehensive coverage on your own car, your policy would also give you 
comprehensive coverage for the rental vehicle.<br />

Most policies will cover you even if the rental car is a “better” or 
more valuable car than your own car, so you don’t have to worry if you 
get an upgrade or rent a much better car than the one you insure at 
home.<br />

It is worth mentioning that an accident in a rental car will 
typically raise your rates if you have to make a claim on your own 
insurance policy.<br />

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4. Purchasing insurance, reason No. 2: your credit card covers the rest.</h3>
Anything your own car insurance does not cover, it is likely that 
your credit card will. In some cases the credit card coverage is as good
 as or better than your auto insurance; in others it is intended to be 
secondary insurance to help cover anything your auto insurance does not.<br />

Of course, you will need to pay for your car rental using that card; 
just having a qualifying credit card does not give you any protection.<br />

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5. Ignoring one possible caveat: “loss of use” insurance.</h3>
A new-ish fee applied by car rental companies in the event of a 
damaged vehicle is “loss of use” charges, which are applied for the 
potential revenue lost when one of their cars is off the road during a 
repair. This is typically charged in the amount of a day’s rental for 
that vehicle, and most auto insurance companies do not cover this fee. 
Many credit cards do, however, as shown in the link above; American 
Express, Mastercard and Visa all offer “loss of use” coverage with 
rentals paid for with most of their cards.<br />

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6. Ignoring potential offers for upgrades.</h3>
In the past, I’ve recommended reserving a low-priced car and then 
inquiring about upgrades at the rental desk. This works best at busy 
times when the garage is running low on lower-priced cars, and may offer
 you free or very affordable upgrades to a larger car class due to 
inventory management issues.<br />

In most cases, the desk agent has considerable discretion in setting 
upgrade rates, so if he or she asks if you are interested in a larger 
car, respond that it depends on the price; you might find yourself in a 
much bigger and better car at minimal additional cost.<br />

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7. Failing to check for AAA, AARP, reward program or other discounts.</h3>
Many membership programs establish relationships with car rental 
companies as a member perk. These include travel organizations like AAA,
 airline frequent flier programs, age-specific organizations like the 
AARP, and even some sports- or hobby-focused groups. Rental car 
discounts are typically listed on the organization’s website; you are 
already paying membership dues, so have a look before booking and you 
could find a great deal.<br />

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8. Making too cursory an inspection upon departure.</h3>
When you pick up your car, check it inside and out for anything that 
could potentially be considered damage before you drive away. Look for 
scratches, scuffs, loose parts, working power windows and mirrors, and 
more.<br />

Keep an eye out for problems both small and big; the tendency is to 
take a quick walk around the car looking for scratches and blemishes, 
thinking that big problems would have already been noticed, but this is 
not always the case. I once rented a car that had a loose back bumper 
that the car rental company had not noticed previously. If I hadn’t 
caught this before we left the garage and an inspector had seen it 
later, I would have been held completely responsible — I would simply 
have thought that someone had banged into the car while it was parked, 
and that it had happened during my rental.<br />

Your best protection here: take photos or a video of a slow walk around the car, and “kick the tires,” so to speak.<br />

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9. Leaving final inspection to chance.</h3>
Recently, the procedure of returning cars has come to resemble 
checking out of a hotel, where you leave your keycard on the night table
 and head out the lobby door with only a wave to the front desk — no 
more official checkout, key return or interaction of any kind needed. 
Car rental returns have taken on a similar feel; as often as not, you 
follow signs to the back of a row of recently returned cars, take out 
your stuff, leave the key in the car and walk away without ever speaking
 to anyone directly.<br />

If it feels unsettling just to leave the car without an agent 
checking it over, it should; the most serious complaints about car 
rental companies in recent months have been disputes over damage claims.
 If no attendant is present at dropoff (and sometimes when there is), 
the dispute later becomes your word against theirs. Unfortunately the 
terms of the contract, and the fact that the rental company has your 
credit card number, makes it very hard for you to win one of these 
disputes, at least not without considerable expenditure of energy, 
resources and potentially money (for a lawyer, court appearance, etc.).<br />

Again, your best protection here is to take photos or a video of a slow walk around the car.<br />

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10. Crossing international borders.</h3>
Most U.S. car rental agreements do not allow you to drive the car 
across international borders (which means to Mexico or Canada for 
domestic rentals). Additionally, your U.S. car insurance rarely covers 
international car rentals, so you will likely want to purchase insurance
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in the World

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1. Plitvice Lakes</h3>
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Plitvice lakes are located in the beautiful country of Eastern 
Europe, Croatia. One of the most distinguishing features of this lake is
 that it is included in UNESCO World Heritage register. The beautiful 
and breathtaking scenery at this lake largely attracts great number of 
tourists from all over the world. Here they do not only find the cleaner
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2. Yucatan Cave Lake, Mexico</h3>
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Yucatan Cave Lake was discovered very recently and before that this 
great marvel of nature was hidden from the appreciating eyes of humans. 
Yucatan Cave Lake is located in Yucatan Peninsula. Owing to her 
unmatchable beauty and features, this lake holds the 2nd position on our
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3. Lake Saif Ul Malook, Pakistan</h3>
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Lake Saif Ul Malook is one the most beautiful places of entire world.
 It is located in the northern areas of Pakistan. When the sun rises and
 shines on the surrounding mountains, covered with ice, it really gives a
 very pleasant reflection in the water of the lake. This lake has always
 attracted a great number of tourists from all around the globe.<br />
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4. Lake Bled, Slovenea</h3>
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Lake Bled is the result of one of the wonderful phenomenon of nature.
 It was created when due to the movement of earth’s crust when a giant 
glacier turned into a big hollow. It is one of the largest lakes of the 
world and has remained a destination place for the tourists from all 
parts of the world.<br />
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5. Dal Lake, Kashmir, Pakistan</h3>
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Dal Lake is located in Srinagar, in Indian occupied Kashmir. It is 
surrounded by ice covered mountains which really give a breathtaking 
image to the tourists. Dal Lake is the largest lake in Jammu & 
Kashmir, and attracts the tourists from many parts of the world.<br />
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6. Malawi Lake, Africa</h3>
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Malawi Lake is one of the most beautiful touring place in Africa. It 
is the 3rd largest lake in Africa, and 9th largest in entire world. The 
beautiful and fresh water of Malawi lake gives its tourists a very 
pleasant feeling. Moreover, the beautiful and colorful fishes in this 
lake further ads to the beauty of it.<br />
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7. Shangrila Lake, Pakistan</h3>
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Shangrila Lake, established in 1983, is one of the best places to 
visit in the world. It is located in northern areas of Pakistan and 
attracts a great number of tourists from all over the world. Shangrila 
Lake is located at a very high altitude where there is very pure and 
clean environment which further ads to the beauty of this lake.<br />
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8. Lake Louise, Canada</h3>
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Lake Louise is at the 8th position on our list of top 10 most 
beautiful lakes in the world. It is located in Alberta, Canada and is a 
great manifestation of natural beauty. The pivotal feature of Lake 
Louise is that it is a glacial lake and offers home to many precious 
species. The tourists from all over the world aspire to visit this lake.<br />
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9. Lake Garda, Italy</h3>
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Everyone knows that Italy is one of the most beautiful cities of the 
world, and is full of beautiful water bodies. Lake Garda is located in 
the northern part of the country and has always remained to be a 
destination point for the tourists from all over the world. Moreover, 
the Italian government has also taken adequate steps in this area as to 
increase the tourism. The beautiful scenery at Garda Lake really gives 
the tourists breath taking visuals.<br />
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10. Tahoe Lake, North America</h3>
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Tahoe Lake is one of oldest lakes of the world. It is not a small 
lake; rather its length is almost 21 miles. However, despite of this 
large size, Tahoe Lake is one of the purest lakes in the world and is 
not polluted with any type of impurities. Moreover, the water of Tahoe 
Lake gives different colors depending on the time of the day. As the sun
 rises, it presents a very colorful image, and this color changes as the
 light increases or decreases. Therefore, it is one of the marvelous 
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