If Palawan is indeed “the last frontier” of the Philippines, as it’s been dubbed, the coastal town of El Nido is the gateway to wild adventure. It’s got powder-fine beaches and gin-clear waters. But the views are what really sell the place.

Off the coast of El Nido are majestic karst limestone formations, empty lagoons, marble cliffs, prehistoric caves and waterfalls. All are easily explored.  El Nido is a popular base for divers. Surrounding waters contain more than 50 species of

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Are you looking for a hotel with a differences? Well have a look at this hotel in the southern Chile.

Magic Mountain Lodge, tucked away inside of the Huilo Huilo biological reserve in the Patagonian Andes of southern Chile, lets visitors soak in nature’s beauty from their bedside.

With twelve rooms styled to fit its forest atmosphere, this hotel

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January, especially the quieter second half of the month, is always a good time to be in Kenya: it is usually dry and a good period for wildlife-viewing. In the capital, the weather should be fine – it’s as hot as it ever gets on the equator at 1,700m altitude with maximum temperatures in the high 20Cs

Nairobi is a sprawling city close to the eastern rim of the Great Rift

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The stunning, colossal monuments of Ancient Egypt never fail to astonish. The heat, sight and the light of the desert invigorate. The cool, turquoise waters rejuvenate. A romantic cruise along the world’s longest river dazzles the senses. A first class getaway resort in the Red Sea Riviera is pure escapism.

No place has the magic, mystery and pleasures of Egypt. Travel to Egypt to discover a world of wonder. We think

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Next time we are in Hong Kong do we have to try this! For $150 Hong Kong dollars, movie buffs can hunker down on a comfy rattan sofa, complimentary cocktail in hand, to watch perennial favourites like Scarface, The Big Lebowski and The Princess Bride.

The downside (or is it?) is that Hong Kong’s cityscape does, at times, compete with the recorded narrative playing out in front of the seats.

With Love Therese

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Experience the true remoteness of Arctic life on this 2-week adventure to the North-East Greenland National Park, the largest remaining wilderness area in the Northern hemisphere and virtually untouched by man.

From Spitsbergen, land of the polar bear, you follow the pack ice border west to the eastern coastline of Greenland, a truly spectacular world of jagged fjords, calving glaciers, icebergs of all shapes and hues, and a

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You probably already know that Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top ski resorts in the world. These two massive ski areas offer an array of powdery delights for all skiing abilities, an array of world class accommodations, and endless opportunities for winter experiences.

Feel the thrill of strapping on your skins, as professional alpine guides lead you through pristine backcountry powder.

Rockies and Whistler Ski

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Whether you want to explore the glorious legacy of the Nile, board an icebreaker for a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ journey to the bottom of the world, or cruise the enchanted Galapagos Islands, let The Ultimate Travel Company help plan your next voyage of discovery.

What about the Panama Canal, Corals & Cultures cruise? This is what your cruise trip may look like. I

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If it is your first time traveling to India, have a read! India is travelers dream destination but there are things you need to watch out for.

Choose your route wisely. The most popular India tour is the all-time classic Golden Triangle. Clichéd, yes, but if time is short this is a fantastic introduction to three of India’s very best destinations. Start in Delhi (Hamayun’s Tomb, Old Fort) before hitting Agra (Taj Mahal,

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The largest and most populous of the three Indochinese countries, Vietnam is only now emerging from the effects of decades of conflict and returning to economic growth.

Its fascinating cities reflect an ancient history and great cultural traditions, with reminders of the more recent French-colonial and American War periods still much in evidence.

Hanoi, the northern capital, retains its traditional character with pagodas, lakes and backstreets devoted to particular crafts like

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The winter is coming soon. Have you planed your winter holiday gateway? If not, have a look at these ideas. Is there something for you?

I know what we are doing this winter. We are off to Norway for some skiing. I can’t wait! It will be so much fun.

Winter walking in Switzerland and France

Keen hikers have more appreciation of natural landscapes than most, but in

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Nukubati is a private all inclusive island resort in the Fiji Islands, a natural extension of a gracious and simple style of South Pacific living. Catering for a limited number of guests, this eco-chic resort is the perfect Fiji getaway for your Fiji honeymoon, Fiji wedding or relaxing Fiji vacation .

All inclusive Nukubati is locally owned, preserving its incomparable Fijian style in an atmosphere of total seclusion – a wonderful all Fijian eco resort for

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Many of the people who travel with The Ultimate Travel Company are looking for adventure. The opportunities are of course limitless.

Whether it’s the thrill of viewing game from a balloon over Kenya, fishing for piranha in the Amazon, or trekking the Great Himalayan Trail through the mountain kingdom of Nepal,

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When people say you may spot dolphins off the shore of Kauai, Hawaii. They don’t mean just one or two. Noisy, fun-loving, fearless spinner dolphins cruise the Na Pali coast in pods, swimming alongside the sailboats and wowing the humans with airborne antics and graceful waterborne power.

Spinners can’t be trained, and they can’t survive beyond a few days once taken from their natural habitat. They’re one of many unforgettable Hawaii

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Getaways are meant to take a person away from all the hurly and burly of life to perfect peace and tranquility. An ideal getaway vacation can thus be at a place where you embrace the beauty of nature in complete serenity. The paradigm example of this is Japan where visitors themselves have discovered countless beautiful getaways. So lets take a look at some of the popular and ideal getaways in

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Amusement Park Cedar Point in Ohio, USA declared the world’s best theme park of the Golden Ticket Awards. For many, not a big surprise. Here you can see why!

Love Therese

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This is something I always wanted to  do, and can’t wait to see a real panda. I found this China-based Panda Tour company runs a variety of tours for panda fans who want to volunteer with the country’s most recognisable creature at the Bifengxia Panda Base, 150 kilometers from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province.

Volunteers will be put to work assisting the park’s keepers, cleaning the

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The Viking Farm is situated a ten minutes walk from the Middle Age church at Avaldsnes. You will find it on a small, forested island, just inside the rocks where King Olav Tryggvason drowned a group of wizards one thousand years ago.

We went here this summer and we loved it. Have a look at the photos and you will see why!

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Are you like me? Love to go walking and trekking on my holidays. Then you have to visit this company, it is The Ultimate Travel Company.

Whatever you may be looking for – be it wildlife, mountain culture or stunning landscapes – there destination specialists will be able to create the perfect walking or trekking holiday for you in some of the world’s

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Are you thinking of traveling to Octoberfest this year? Have a look at this video.

Have fun at Octoberfest

Love Therese

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We are planning our Christmas holiday and one of the places we want to travel to is Dubai. When we are there, will we like to try the desert safari tour.I have found a tour with Statravel. It looks very nice.

You will get right into the heart of Dudai’s dunes and career up and over the sands in a 4×4. The Arabian hospitality will make

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The Ultimate Travel Company has now a amazing offer on a wildlife holiday to Indonesia. Have a look at this, you will depart London for the cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur where you spend two days exploring before flying west to Medan (northern Sumatra) and then by road to the small village of Tangkahan, located on the outskirts of Gunung Leuser National Park a UNESCO World

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Are you a animal lover is this the perfect holiday for you. The Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai province of Northern Thailand was established in the 1990s to provide a sanctuary and rescue center for elephants. You can make a difference to the lives of these basts by becoming an Elephant Nature Park volunteer.

There is a variety of programs to choose from, with the most

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It’s a hold-your-breath kind of place. Machu Picchu, one of the world’s greatest treasures. This majestic and mysterious ancient Inca settlement sits in splendid repose high on an Andean mountaintop. The well-preserved site is the leading tourist attraction in Peru, the third-largest country in South America.

If you are planning to experience its magic, then I have some great tips for you. Most visitors fly to Lima, Peru’s capital, then

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The  Niagara Falls, Canada-with eclectic restaurants, contemporary hotels, and electrifying attractions-is a true Canadian vacation destination for couples and families alike. Grown ups have upscale hotels, modern casinos, nightlife and concerts, fine dining, golf courses and spas, and wine country is just down the road.

For children, Niagara Falls is a veritable theme park with ultra tall buildings (Skylon Tower),

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This looks insane! I can’t wait to try it out

Love Therese

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The Melia Las Americas Hotel/Resort is located beachfront on Varadero Beach, near the the Plaza America Convention Center. Five-Star All Inclusive Resort with 340 rooms. Conceived only for adults aged 18 years or more.

The only hotel with direct access to the Varadero Golf Club and recommended by the European Association of Professional Golfers. Ideal for couples, golf, weddings, honeymoons

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Have you had  big night out on your holiday and need a good hangover cure? Here you have to world’s strangest cures for a bad hangover!

This is a good idea! Full English breakfast fans argue that the high protein and fat content are steadying ballast —and to an extent, digestion can soften the blow by sidetracking the body from other inner turmoil.

I don’t know about this! Prairie Oyster

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If you are looking for a unique adventure in one of the most amazing places on earth, you should definitely consider Africa, the place where mankind begun its amazing story will have sights and sounds that will thrill even the coldest hart, sunsets that are so spectacular that you will remember them for years to come, and a true unique feeling that no other place can provide.
Africa

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The world’s largest annual spectator event is steeped in history, romance and controversy. Each July is it time for Tour De France.

There are two iconic places to watch the tour, two legendary mountains that have made and broken many cycling heroes: Mont Ventoux in Provence and the Alpe d’Huez in the Rhone-Alpes. This are great spots to see the race.

Jump in your car or rent a

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