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Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Clontarf Castle Hotel When you’re in Europe, castles are often on the sightseeing to do list. Turrets, towers, ballrooms, more bedrooms than you can imagine, elaborate gardens, garrets and more – castles are a class of their own. Well, when you’re in Dublin you can kill… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin
There is not much to not love about New York – but Macy’s, donuts and supersized pizzas are not for me. Forget designer heels, Carrie Bradshaw and that romantic interlude atop the Empire State Building. I come to New York to immerse myself in the raw and organic New York way of life. This city is an… Continue reading Health and Wellness in New York
Paradise in Palm Springs I have long dreamed of staying at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs and dreams seem to have a way of coming true in sunny California. Driving from Beverly Hills to Palm Springs only took a few hours but was a tad terrifying – on the wrong side of the… Continue reading Unqiue Sleeps: Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for April, 2014 FAENA Hotel, Buenos Aires You don’t go to Buenos Aires without expecting a little dramatic flair and this design hotel doesn’t disappoint. Housed in a grain storage silo built back in 1902, Faena Hotel was designed by interior guru Philip Stark. He has gone… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – April 2014
Expedia’s Market Associate Sam has all the tips on how to make the most out of a trip to stunning Samoa’s Upolu island. Samoa is a one of the most picturesque islands you’ll ever visit – the beaches sparkle with turquoise water, the roads are lined with bright lush greenery and the locals stop to smile… Continue reading Expedia Expert: The Island life in Samoa
There are two sides to Berlin. No, we’re not referring to the city’s geography. There are the must-see museums and tourists spots, but there’s also an alternative side to city that isn’t included in all the guidebooks. Here’s our guide to the ‘on the map’ and the ‘off the beaten track’ attractions of Berlin. Get your… Continue reading The Berlin Culture Guide
As the late summer sun shines over Wellington, the harbour sparkles under an endless blue sky. Yes, the city located on the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island is known as Windy Wellington, but there’s plenty of days when the weather is just right. Travellers flock to Wellington in Summer and during Easter, when the weather… Continue reading A Weekend in Wellington
The Northern Territory may have a lot of wide open spaces, but it’s also home to some of Australia’s top tourist destinations. Here’s a few of Expedia’s Kiwi travellers’ top activities in the NT: Spirit of Mount Gillen Heli Tour Soar high above the dramatic MacDonnell Ranges and their famous ochre-colored sandstone cliffs on a… Continue reading The Northern Territory’s Top Activities
As the soft light of dawn begins to drift across the sky, I turn and look up at the silhouette of the steep cliffs at my back. As they’re slowly lit, I feel tears begin to well. It’s ANZAC Day 2002, my husband and I have recently embarked on our year long round-the-world trip. My… Continue reading A Visit to ANZAC Cove