HostelBookers Presents Top 5 Unusual Destinations for Valentine's Day

LONDON, January 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion for the modern man or woman to express their love. But when the big day comes along, it can be hard to think of an original ...

Thailand's top 10 beach hotels

Launching a fantastic series on the best places to stay on the beach around the world, Andrew Spooner picks 10 Thai beach pads from £4.50-a-night huts to a smart, family-friendly resort Coming next: the Caribbean Sai Thong Resort, Koh Tao While the nearby gulf islands of Samui and Phangan have been long-term draws for beach-loving travellers, the smaller Koh Tao has only recently emerged as one ...

Traveller's guide: Affordable Caribbean

The Caribbean's reputation for high prices can certainly hold true. At this time of year, the cheapest double room at the luxurious Sandy Lane on Barbados sells at about £875 a night. But you can also have a very enjoyable week in the Caribbean, including flights and accommodation, for much less than that. One way to keep costs down is to wait a few months before travelling. Peak season in the ...

Good morning, Vietnam

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Weekend project: Rest easy - New Zealand Herald

Weekend project: Rest easy New Zealand Herald Justin Newcombe explains the virtues of having a hammock at home and shows us how it's done. Justin Newcombe takes time to reflect in his self-named slacker hammock. Photo / Dean Purcell There is something soothing about lying back in a hammock and ...