Travel Destinations Blogs - Exotic Travel Destinations

Make the most of your trip to Lisbon

Heading to Portugal soon, and want to make the most of your trip to Lisbon? There are many ways you can use your time when you are in this storied city, but if you are dumbfounded on where exactly to start, this guide will get you out of your hotel room and onto the streets of one of Europe’s most exciting capitals. Get a stylish hotel at a great price Hotel Smart is a perfect example of where to stay in Lisbon, as it is an example of a place where its staff deliver a superior experience at a price that...

Under the radar escapes in the American Rockies

While the mountainous western sections of the United States are popular with visitors foreign and domestic, there are many hidden gems for those seeking to avoid oppressive crowds in high season. This summer, check out these under the radar escapes in the American Rockies, and you will find the peak experience in this part of the world that you are seeking. Bozeman, Montana Located within a tight mountain valley within the front range of the Rockies in Montana, Bozeman is a cosy and charming city which will surprise you with its offerings. There are plenty of art galleries for those...

Sun destinations in the Philippines that aren’t Boracay

The profile of the Philippines has been increasing in recent years, but with many being overwhelmed with Boracay’s crowded state, it is important to realize that this nation has many more beaches that are just as great (or better) than its best known resort. The following sun destinations in the Philippines will fill in admirably, delivering a sun holiday that will have you returning here sooner than you’ll ever expect. 1) El Nido If the excesses of Boracay bother you, then the stripped down backpacker vibe of El Nido might be more your speed. Located in the northernmost reaches of the remote...

The best of Britain’s beach destinations

With summer being a relatively brief season throughout the United Kingdom, experiencing the best of Britain’s beach destinations is a pastime that many locals here take very seriously. If you wish to join them on your impending visit here, we have disclosed four beach destinations that have the right mix of natural beauty and space, so that all that visit their beautiful shores may enjoy them without feeling crowded. Let’s start with… 1) Porthcurno, Cornwall Situated near the point where Britain runs out of land in its southwestern corner, Porthcurno is a pocket beach that induces gasps upon first sight....

Top Beach Destinations in 2014

The toughest part of being a beach snob is finding new places in the globe that blow you away. You have been to all the heavy hitters on your extensive travels … Florida in the United States, Thailand, Greece … you name it, and you’ve lain on their heavenly sands. After picking all this low-hanging fruit, you have had to work harder to find diamonds in the rough, keeping your ear to the internet grapevine for rumors of the next below-the-radar beach destination. Well, the chatter for 2014 has already begun, so get that pad and paper (or smartphone slide-out...

Cruising Cheaply Through Spain & Mediterranean

Although Gaudi is the most important architect of this movement in Barcelona, he is not the only one. Montaner and Cadafalch were two other important architects. Apart from Modernism, Barcelona has other interesting attractions. The Gothic quarter, the port, the beach, Montjuic, the Ramblas, etc. Also, if you are a football fan, you can visit the Barcelona Football Club Stadium. After seeing Barcelona, you have probably enjoyed so much that you want to see more. Luckily, if you are on a cruise you have more cities to see. What is next? Palma de Mallorca is a good option if you like beach...

Taking a Holiday in Spain

For a continent as small as Europe, the weather can vary drastically from region to region. Some areas, like the British Isles, get copious amounts of rain throughout the year, only letting up slightly in the summer. Other parts, like the Eastern and Northern sectors of Europe, get mighty cold in the winter time, with heavy falls of snow, long dark days and frigid temperatures the norm across the region. Then there are places like Spain, located in the warmest, driest region on the continent. Here, the summers are bright and sunny, and even in the winter time, temperatures are...

Kite Jam Surf Festival, Mauritius

For anyone looking for a great holiday, Mauritius is one of the iconic ‘holiday of a lifetime’ venues and it would be hard to imagine how it could possibly be improved. But between the 28 October and the 10 of November, the Kite Jam festival is in town and it will be spectacular! Watching expert surfers is amazing enough, but watching kite surfers is out of this world and this year the line-up is truly international, with riders from Australia, Germany, Spain and many other countries. Based in Le Morne, the festival isn’t only about watching the kite surfers perform...