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Whistler’s Version of the Ski Lift: Heli-Skiing Not for the Faint of Heart

There’s fresh powder and then there’s idle powder that’s rarely seen or sought out by avid skiers, hobbyists needing the aid of helicopter to reach peaks and aspired heights. Heli-skiing is not for the faint of heart or the beginner skier, but if a long trek down a radical slope sounds like your brand of […]

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Travel Insurance for the Over 80’s

Travelling is not the kind of activity to be dependent on any kind of age, gender or religion. In fact, more and more people out there choose to travel when they retire and when they have plenty of time to make this dream of theirs come true. If you or someone dear to you has […]

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Cost Cutting tips for Travelling

Although rewarding, travelling is one of the more expensive experiences you will ever undergo in your life. Travelling from city to city, country to country, all the while managing your finances and making sure you have all your belongings is far from a relaxing ordeal, but it can be made a lot easier with these […]

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Splitting the Costs: How Travel with Friends Can Help You Go on Your Dream Vacation

A dream vacation is just that for many people – a dream. But, why does it have to be that way? You’ve worked hard. You deserve a holiday. Thankfully, most dream vacations aren’t as expensive as you might think. The trick to making them work is often just a little advanced  preparation. Share Car and […]

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Online currency exchanges for easy international transfers

Some people go and visit a country but then decide they love it so much that they want to put down roots there and buy a property. If you can live abroad while still earning your living in the UK, it’s like a dream come true for some people. But there’s a lot of admin […]

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Is it Safe to Buy Prescriptions When You’re Out of Town?

You can plan every trip down to the last detail, but inevitably you forget something. You left your medication behind and are wondering what you will do for the duration of your trip. Should you find the nearest pharmacy and fill it there? Should you call your physician for references on good pharmacies or to […]

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5 Factors to Consider for a Happy Holiday

Proper flight arrangements Getting a good flight is the first step to ensuring that your holiday experience starts well. With today’s airlines, the holiday doesn’t start on landing, it starts the minute you board. Planning well ahead of time allows you to save big on your flight, and maybe even bag an upgrade in the […]

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The Logistics of Travelling With Your Pet Abroad

As travelling across the globe becomes easier and more accessible, then if you’re a seasoned traveller, you may want to take your beloved pet with you. However, the logistics of doing this may initially seem complicated or a lot of hassle, but in reality it could be cheaper than paying someone to look after your […]

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Negotiating Vacation Rental Prices

Vacation rentals are often less expensive than hotels, especially when you’re visiting for an extended period of time or traveling with a larger group. In addition to fully equipped kitchens with cooking utensils most rentals include all the amenities of a fully functioning home like laundry facilities and internet access. A nice aspect of vacation […]

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Vacation Checklist

So you are going on a vacation, your tickets are booked, you’ve told everyone at work and your friends have given you a list of thing to get for them.  But there are a few more things that need to be taken care of. These tasks are many a times overlooked and can become a […]

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