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Sep30

About Durban

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Durban is the 3rd largest city in South Africa. Blessed being right on the warm Indian Ocean it is surrounded by miles of golden sandy beaches. The subtropical climate provides more than 200 sunny days a year, which offers a huge variety of outdoor activities such as canoeing, surfing, diving and sailing.
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Sep30

Bandos Island Resort

 

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Bandos Island Resort is a beautiful coral island covered with numerous palm trees, surrounded by a pearl white beach and the crystal clear waters of an azure lagoon. One of the larger Maldivian islands, located about 7km from Male International Airport, this resort offers great facilities for all ages. A holiday in Bandos would be fun-filled, relaxed and will have you wanting to come back again.
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Sep30

Lanzarote

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This guest post has been written by Nick Ball, editor of Lanzarote Guidebook, the free tourist guide to Lanzarote.
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Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands.  The seven specks of Spain which are located off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean.  The archipelago has long had something of a reputation as a package tourist destination.  Not unjustifiably so –  as this is the second most visited region in Spain after Catalonia.

Yet the Canaries are not all birds of a feather.  As whilst the bigger islands such as Tenerife have long since been buried beneath a sea of hotels and apartment complexes little Lanzarote has managed to remain relatively unspoiled.
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Sep30

Hotel Royal Corin, Costa Rica

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The hotel Royal Corin is a luxury resort in La Fortuna Arenal, with views of the majestic Arenal volcano. The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica.
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Sep30

The Ebor falls

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Just a few minutes walk from Ebor are the Ebor falls. Situated in the Guy Fawkes River National Park some 40km east of Dorrigo. 45 minutes east of Armidale on the Waterfall Way and 1.5 hours west from the coast high on the New England, Australia.
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Sep29

Mchenja Bush Camp

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Mchenja Bush Camp is a seasonal luxurious bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River, Zambia. Mchenja means ebony tree and is definitely one of the perfect destinations to enjoy a walking safari. The camp has combined stays at the true safari experience with the ultimate in luxury. Set amongst massive ebony tress with lovely views of the river the Luangwa Valley has been regarded as one of Africa finest wildlife reserves.
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Sep29

Palm Jumeirah

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The ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Palm Jumeirah is an audacious feat of human engineering. Fashioned on the date palm, with its roots on the Dubai coastline and its 17 fronds fanning out into blue waters, this is the first of the planned ‘Palm’ islands and, though it’s the smallest of the three, it is already the world’s largest man-made island. Photo by: twocentsworth
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Sep29

A resort for guests with a fine taste

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Labriz Silhouette is an Indian Ocean resort nestles between a 5 km soft beach and a lush tropical forest with imposing mountain peaks. It is the latest addition to the luxury hotels of the Seychelles. Labriz is a Creole word derived from the French phrase “la brise” (“the breeze”). The resort offers spacious 93 villas and 17 pavilions which are hidden amongst the tropical greenery and all include modern amenities such as 32” LCD TVs, Wi-Fi and their own 7 x 3 m pool.
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Sep29

Egina

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Egina‘s geographical position at the mouth of the Saronic Gulf, made it an important maritime power in classical times. The island is emerged as Greece‘s leading pistachio producer, and a weekend beach resort for Athenians. Egina Town is an energetic, attractive place, with coloured fishing boat and yachts in a harbour that is lined with handsome buildings, cafes and restaurants. A single column marks the site of the Temple of Apollo, and there is a well-presented archeological museum. Photo by: Mi_ko
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Sep29

New Leela Palace Hotels in India

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The Leela Palace Hotel is a popular Five Star Hotel in Bangalore, India. The Palace stands amongst lush green gardens and covers an area of seven acres. Situated 45 kilometers away from the International airport, it is in close proximity to the central business district and a stroll from the KGA golf course.
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