Category: destinations

The Most Exciting Travel Destinations For Women

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Waitakere Ranges, New Zealand. Photo credit: TIME Unlimited Tours.

Leah Prendergast wrote this guest post on exciting women travel destinations.

Are you a woman and solo traveler?  There are so many exhilarating, empowering and beautiful holiday and mountain destinations around the world.

Here are 5 Exciting Travel Destinations For Women:

New Zealand

Rock Climb in New Zealand: The gorgeous mountain landscape of New Zealand offers rock climbing opportunities for beginners and experts alike. Professional tours and outfitters can guide you safely up even the craggiest of cliffs, and the more independently-minded woman can always head off with a group of friends to make their own adventure.

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A Green Mountain Island

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Bioclimatic home on Tenerife, Canary Islands. Photo credit: Tenerife Tourism Corporation.

Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, is emerging as a sustainable and responsible island destination.

The island’s tourism corporation was recognized with an AITO Affiliates Green Award for its sustainable tourism efforts.

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4 Places To Visit In Germany

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Winter in Heidelberg, Germany. Photo credit: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH.

From the beautiful beaches of the Baltic Sea to the historic city of Hanover, there is so much to be explored in Germany.

Whether you want your next holiday to be focused on partying, culture, nature, or history, you’ll find it all in this dynamic and diverse country.

Cut back the cost of your trip and buy travel money before you go and be as flexible as you can with your travel dates.

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Mallorca Mountain Holidays

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C’an Picassa, a farmhouse in Son March valley in the Pollenca hills, Mallorca.

Love island mountains? If you’re traveling or living in Europe, the island mountains of Mallorca are now recognized by UNESCO.

The Spanish island’s Serra de Tramuntana Mountains have been awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO.

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Outdoor Capital Of The UK

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Ceilidh dancers mark the launch of the Outdoor Capital of the UK’s ‘ActiVacations’ in Scotland.

Lochaber, in the Highlands of Scotland, has been recognized as the Outdoor Capital of the UK.

Recently, the Outdoor Capital of the UK’s ‘ActiVacations’ were launched by ceilidh dancers at the summit of Aonach Mor in the Nevis Range.

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Beach & Mountain Holidays

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Playa de Troya, Tenerife.

Want to combine your beach and mountain holidays?  These days,  the Internet is full of holiday deals to the Canaries, the Balearic Islands, and many other seaside destinations.

For those who love mountain holidays, this is a bit frustrating as it’s hard to find similar packages to the Alps or the Pyrenees. To solve this problem you can book a holiday at a resort close to mountains.

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15 Facts About Antarctica

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A traveler revels in Antarctica. Photo credit: Aurora Expeditions.

Dreaming of an Antarctica adventure?

Travel company Aurora Expeditions is launching new Fly/Sail options to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia.

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