General Travel

Portugal is a country that maintains a relatively low profile on the world arena. However its Algarve region is a popular summer holiday spot and soccer fans through out the world do follow the exploits of Portuguese soccer star and current golden boy of soccer, Christiano… read full article

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Leeds, UK is often referred to as the Knightsbridge of the North, ever since the arrival of Harvey Nichols. This city is a magnet for shoppers, particularly those shopaholics that favor designer clothes.

What makes Leeds different from other British cities is that it has hung on to its… read full article

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As adventure holidays go you really can not get much more adventurous than taking to the skies. I for one would be horrified, but for those with a yearning for the extreme I have got the holiday adventure for you. Especially for you, sport aficionados, paragliding and mountain adventure sports… read full article

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World-class Swedish players- Henrik Stenson, Jesper Parnevik and Annika Sörenstam have made a name for themselves in international golf. In fact, golf is no more a privilege of elite but any one in Sweden can play and enjoy it. The Swedish green fee is much lower than… read full article

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Dreaming of a romantic vacation in the South of Italy? Check these five lovely B&B around Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, a wonderful area declared World Heritage Site by Unesco.

These holiday accommodation options boast all the charm and style of a Mediterranean house and offer all the comforts of… read full article

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Planning a trip to Rome and wondering what it might be like to see an archaeologist in action?

Context Travel, a group of scholars that leads walking seminars in cities throughout Italy and Europe, is sponsoring two visits to a live archaeology dig at Ostia Antica in September. Anyone… read full article

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Austria holds some of the most picturesque locations in the world. One of the most perfect and uniquely different ways to experience Austria is by way of a hiking tour. Many self-hiking tours are on offer allowing you to plan your itinerary yourself. This also allows you to… read full article

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The resort of Palma de Mallorca, Spain located on the Balearic island of Mallorca has long been a favored summer destination for both royalty and the rich and the famous, many of whom like the German supermodel Claudia Schiffer and Hollywood actor Michael Douglas have homes… read full article

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A holiday for nature lovers could take you anywhere in the world. But, a nature lover’s holiday in France would be something very special indeed. Located in the northwestern region of France, Brittany is a magical place with many very usual and unusual sights to see.

The… read full article

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Check out our guide to the personal favorite holiday destinations of venere.com employees:

San Francisco

Recommended by: Federica, 30, information architect I just got back from San Francisco where I went on honeymoon with my husband Luca (also a Venere.com employee). San Fransisco is my favorite city because every… read full article

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OK so I’m back in the UK now and have to say I’m missing my rickshaw! The days following my last post saw us travelling down the East coast of India from Visakhapatnam through Chennai (Madras) and down to the finish line in Pondicherry. It was great to reach the… read full article

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Looking for a Luxury hotel in Bali for your honeymoon or simply a relaxing holiday in Indonesia? Here are three of the most romantic Bali hotels available on venere.com. Offering an array of luxury hotel facilities and services, such as massage, yoga, spa, and swimming pool, these resorts are also three… read full article

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Here are a few photos of Neil's rickshaw team wearing our Venere T-shirts:

 

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Check out this amusing list of types of annoying travelers you may find in an airport lounge:

1. The Traveling Chess Team

Probably the nerdiest group of kids you've ever seen. They're nearly all male, have prominent jutting teeth, wear horn rimmed glasses, and have their overcoats tied round their… read full article

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I’ve always had an obsession with tall buildings, which happens to be very convenient as right now, visible from my area, stands the new world’s No.1, the Burj Dubai. Situated along the majestic Sheikh Zayed Road (known by many as Skyscraper Avenue) which runs through the very heart of… read full article

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