11 Very Best Beaches In Texas To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

Texas is a totally amazing state in the United States to visit. With historic cities like San Antonio, vibrant cities like Austin and epic spots in Houston and Dallas, it’s a state that’s got something for everyone. Though don’t be fooled into thinking that Texas is all about its cities! There are a heap of the best beaches in Texas dotted all across its coastline that you really can’t miss.

Over the years, we’ve visited some of the best places in Texas on road trips and we’ve always totally loved our trips here.

So, to make sure you make the most out of your time (and don’t get bogged down with researching), I’m sharing a few of the coastal gems in Texas you won’t want to miss.

Have an amazing time visiting Texas! 

1.) Boca Chica Beach 

Best Beaches In Texas To Visit USA

Boca Chica Beach is the right place for a totally laid-back and chilled

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Sicily ain’t the place you’ve seen in the movies. This Anti-Mafia tour explains why…

Once you’ve had your fill of beaches and vineyards, on Contiki’s Real Sicily trip, you’ll join up with a local guide in front of the opulent Teatro Massimo, one of the most jaw-dropping opera houses in Europe. Snaking through the historic centre, you’ll meet all of the business owners who have bravely united in opposition to the Mafia protection rackets.

At every stop you’ll learn about how this inspiring civic movement originally formed: with hoteliers, farmers, and restaurant owners staring down Mafioso culture and saying: “Enough”. (And remember, as this is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, you’ll be supporting the Anti-Mafia movement financially through Contiki, in alignment with the 11 goals of our sustainability strategy).

From confiscated Mafia HQs turned into educational community centres, to moving street art that documents the Anti-Mafia movement, this tour isn’t just about organised crime, but the very soul of Sicily: filled with beauty, culture,

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Where to Stay in Uluwatu -Top Areas & Hotels for All Budgets

0 Where to Stay in Uluwatu

If you’re the lucky traveler who is planning a trip to one of the best regions in Bali, Uluwatu, then come along and let’s discover together the most amazing areas and hotels here!

Bingin Beach is the best area where to stay in Uluwatu! There you’ll find stunning beaches, a great vibe, and awesome hotels! But don’t worry, if everything is sold out there or you’re looking for a different atmosphere, scroll down because I added 3 more areas perfect for surf lovers, people who love a great view and relaxation; Padang Padang, Balangan and Ungasan.

You probably know this by now, but Uluwatu, Bali, is one of the most popular locations in the world. Hotels sell out super fast here so I highly recommend booking yours in advance, and secure your spot.

Ready, everyone? Let’s dive in!

If you are in a hurry

Below you’ll find a

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It’s better in the Bahamas! Junkanoo is back & more than Raeggae

Junkanoo brings visitors and locals together in Nassau and throuhout the Bahamas Islands. Celebrate, dance and having a great time.

It’s better in the Bahamas, and Junkanoo is one of the many reasons.

There is always a reason to travel to the Bahamas, but for Christmas and New Year – there is something no one interested in culture, festivals, and fun should miss.

Goombay is the official music and dance of The Bahamas. It combines various musical genres, including R&B, jazz, traditional mento, and calypso music. You can identify reggae by its heavy bass and offbeat rhythms. Reggae incorporates many musical instruments, including drums, bass, guitars, horns, and vocals. Get ready to dance to it at the upcoming Junkanoo festival.

Visitors can team up with locals to enjoy festivities in Nassau, Grand Bahama Island, Bimini, Eleuthera, Abaco, Long Island, Cat Island, Inagua, and Andros.

Junkanoo celebration brings together

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11 Very Best Places In South Carolina To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

Nestled on the southeastern coast, South Carolina is an epic state to visit in the USA. With historic cities like Charleston and the most beautiful beaches to explore, it’s a state where you can spend many weeks… and still not see everything! Better still, there are so many of the best places in South Carolina to visit that are dotted all across the state.

This all means that you can visit any corner of South Carolina and find some epic things to do and places to see. 

So, to help you get the most out of your time travelling through South Carolina, we’ve popped some local gems we love. This way, you can get less bogged down with the planning and more in tune with the exploring! 

Have the best time exploring the best places in South Carolina. It’s such a beautiful state. 

1.) Charleston

Best Things To Do In South Carolina USA

Probably one of South Carolina’s

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10 best ski resorts in Austria

If you’re looking for a combo of epic skiing, authentic Austrian ski village charm and drop-dead gorgeous scenery, Skiwelt Hopfgarten is the place to be. The high altitude gives you the best panoramic views in the area (Insta heaven) and Hopfgarten has the perfect range of slopes for every skill level. The larger Skiwelt resort that contains Hopfgarten is one of the Largest ski areas and best ski resorts in the world, and Hopfy is the sunniest of the slopes in the region! (so go get yourself one of them Kardashian ski goggle tans).

One of the best parts of Hopfgarten is just how convenient and compact everything is, so you can easily navigate between the slopes, après and town (even after a beer or two) without wasting precious time…and we don’t have time to waste. At the foot of the ski hill, you’ll find the most adorable ski village

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Mass Casualty Emergency on Hawaiian Airlines Phoenix – flight

Today’s serious incident causing serious injuries to Hawaiian Airlines Passengers 30 minutes before landing in Honolulu shows the importance to wear seatbelts on planes.

A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus 330-243 operating HA 35 left Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Sunday morning with 288 people on board. The flight took off at 7.18 am and landed at Honolulu Daniel K Inouye International airport at 10.46 with more than 36 injured passengers, and a broken ceiling.

According to tweets, 11 passengers were seriously injured on this flight due to turbulences.

Some passengers were seen flying out of their seats and several hitting the ceiling, others come knocked unconscious.

The pilot declared an emergency 30 minutes before landing this passenger flight at Honolulu Daniel K Inouye International airport.

The Honolulu Airport Emergency Medical Services reports responding to a “mass casualty emergency,”

Hawaiian Airlines hours later issued this statement on Twitter:

HA35 from PHX to HNL

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Best Monitor for Photo Editing 2022 + What to Look For

In my opinion as a photographer, one of the best upgrades you can make to your photo editing workflow is a large high-quality monitor.

Even if you primarily do your photo editing on a laptop, an external monitor for use when you are not on the move can be a great investment. It’ll give you a larger screen to work with and make the editing process easier and more enjoyable.

There’s a huge choice of monitors on the market, across a wide range of price points. In this guide, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know so you can pick the best monitor for photo editing for your needs and budget.

As well as a list of actual monitors for photo editing, I’m going to share with you the key specifications that you need to look for when buying a monitor. This means you’ll be able to

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Fly international with Cebu Pacific for as low as PHP 699

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is encouraging everyJuan to fly with its special seat sale to all its international destinations.

Beginning at 10AM on December 16, 2022, until January 2, 2023, passengers may avail themselves of tickets for as low as PHP 699 one-way base fare (exclusive of fees and surcharges).

Fly international with Cebu Pacific for as low as PHP 699
Fly international with Cebu Pacific for as low as PHP 699

Travel period is from December 16, 2022 until May 31, 2023 – allowing travelers to make last-minute holiday trips possible or plan their dream vacations ahead to any of its 19 international destinations.

“We know that many are raring to fly outside the Philippines as more neighboring countries ease their travel restrictions. It is very encouraging to see more people confidently flying again and this is their chance to travel affordably through our seat sales,” said Carmina Romero, Cebu Pacific Corporate Communications Director.

CEB boosted

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11 Prettiest Towns In The Cotswolds To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

The Cotswolds is a totally stunning area of England to visit! It’s an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that’s just shy of the Roman city of Bath and the likes of Cirencester and has that quintessential countryside British charm that makes it so gorgeous to explore – especially within the prettiest towns in the Cotswolds that are all over the region. 

Now, any plan to visit the Cotswolds does come with a bit of well-needed planning. Unlike the larger connected cities in England, the Cotswolds has more limited public transport. This means it’s best explored by car or part of a tour; which means an itinerary of places to see in the Cotswolds is essential. 

Over the years, we’ve visited the Cotswolds countless times… and loved it! So, to help you plan your trip, I wanted to share some of our firm favourites and top spots in the Cotswolds

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