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Entries Tagged ‘Ireland’

Caravan Park Holidays

I’m just getting used to this internet business, especially the blogging – well I say just, it’s been something of a phenomena for some time now. I suppose I am getting more familiar with it as time goes on and find it an excellent way to share opinions and ideas. The online community aspect of it I find particularly useful. So. Today’s topic for me? I think it’s time to share last year’s caravan park holiday with the online world.

You see, I’ve lived in Ireland for the past ten years and just moved back to the UK in Somerset to be closer to my daughter and grandkids. It was from one rural place to another but the difference was mainly in

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Rural Holidays In Lanzarote

Most people associate Lanzarote with package holidays. A link that isn´t entirely unjustified as the island is a very popular tourist destination. Especially with travellers from the UK and Ireland.

But only around 20% of tourists stay in hotels on the island on an all inclusive basis. With many more instead opting for self-catering accommodation – in the form of Lanzarote holiday villas and apartments.

Some of the best accommodation on the island can be found away from the main resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. As rural tourism starts to grow in popularity.

So which are the best destinations on the island for a tranquil rural holiday?

Nazaret
Oasis de Nazaret is a luxury residential enclave

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Answers To Money And Shopping Questions While Cruising Europe

Money matters can be confusing when traveling but maybe this article will help you out.

We always take lots of single and five dollar bills with us on every cruise. They come in handy for taxis, tips for tour guides, tips for the staff, and little souvenirs at craft shops. They are handy if you run across a bartender on the ship that is really treating you well.

Europe has now changed to the Euro in many countries making it easier to travel from country to country. The countries that are now using that currency are: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Thanks to the miracle of

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