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Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature with my top tips about Ten Mistakes to Avoid in the Maldives. In my previous travel post about How to Plan the Perfect Vacation in the Maldives, I promised to follow up with a post about the mistakes to avoid when planning your dream vacation, and …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to Plan the Perfect Maldives Vacation at Canareef Resort. The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The Maldives is comprised of 26 atolls and over 1000 islands. My first sight of the Maldives was on …
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our Ultimate Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Europe. As soon as Summer is over and the leaves start to fall and the evenings start to draw in, my thoughts immediately turn to Christmas. Christmas in Europe is a time for magical fairy lights, mulled …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the ten best things to do in Charleston SC. Charleston is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful and most historic cities, and it isn’t hard to see why it’s one of the top vacation spots in the deep south, and why it has been …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the Five Best Rooftop Bars in Charleston. I have recently got back from a trip to the South Carolinas and fell in love with Charleston, it’s lively atmosphere, great food and fabulous rooftop bars! Read on for a few of my favorite rooftop bars including …
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and you can Download or Read your Free Charleston Travel Guide Now, as it is available on MagCloud in digital and print format or to download as PDF. The digital version and PDF versions are free, but the print version is payable, to cover the costs of …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature with our recommendations for the top ten places to stop on The Pacific Coast Highway. The drive along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in California is renowned as one of the most scenic drives in the world. The views are breath-taking, and although the total driving …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about The Best Marrakech Hotspots to Enjoy an Indian Summer. Marrakesh is one of the most famous and best-known cities in Morocco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the gateway to the Sahara Dessert. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, unique culture , …
Aloha, and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to the Ten best things to do in O’ahu Hawaii. This feature focuses on the island of O’ahu, which is also known as the heart of Hawaii and is home to the bustling town of Honolulu, as well as some of the most breathtaking …
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and you can Download or Read your Free Hawaii Digital Travel Guide Now, as it is now available on MagCloud in digital, print or to download as PDF. The digital version and PDF versions are free, but the print version is payable, to cover the costs of …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and here is my guide to my top 5 Spooky Halloween Destinations. Read on if you dare! It’s almost Halloween, the spookiest night of the year : the night when the ghosts of the dead return to earth, and the line between this world and the next becomes blurred. …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the spectacular views on the Diamond Head Hike in O’ahu Hawaii. I have recently got back from a trip to Hawaii, and can’t wait to share the Hawaii Travel Guide and our top ten things to do on Hawaii with you. However in the meantime, …
by Shebs Alom* Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Christmas in Budapest, and the Christmas Markets . Last week, I shared with you 5 of my favorite European Christmas markets, and this week, I have another one to share with you : the Budapest Christmas Market. Once called the “Queen of …
by Ellie-M. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 7 Experiences you can only have in Dubai. Dubai is a world of its own. But it’s not just about shopping and sand. There are plenty of things to do in Dubai that will make your stay here truly unforgettable. Dubai pretty well …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Zeldiva Luxury” – your luxury concierge service in the Maldives. The Maldives is an amazing area of the earth where natural splendor has combined with human hospitality to create one of the most attractive and sought after tourist destinations in the world. Beautiful tropical …
by Shebs Alom* Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 5 Reasons to visit Singapore : One of Asia’s hotspot destinations by Shebs Alom. Located to the south of Malaysia, Singapore is known for its glitz and glamour, but also for its cleanliness, stunning skyline and cosmopolitan culture. From stunning architecture, fantastic …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway travel guides and this feature about great food and great memories in South West Germany. Maybe South West Germany has never crossed your mind as a vacation destination, but not only is this region full of great things to do, it is also renowned for its culinary delights! Good …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems. A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “La City Trianon” – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius. Mauritius has an undeniable status as one of the most desirable destinations for a perfect vacation. Famous for its crystal clear water and sandy beaches, tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and unique National …
by guest contributor, Shebs Alom*. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Banff National Park, Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s oldest and most comprehensive national park with dense forests, glaciers, lakes, and mountains, there is so much beauty surrounding the area …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about a Galapagos Glamping & Island Hopping Adventure, which I’m really excited to share with you! The Galapagos Islands comprise 19 islands and dozens of islets and rocks that cover a vast area of 17,000 square miles (45,000 square kilometres) of ocean, and they emerged from the bottom of the …
When we think of visiting Portugal, our thoughts automatically go to Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, so today I want to share with you the magical area of Alentejo. There are lots of reasons to visit Alentejo, including its breathtaking coastline, rich culture and mouthwatering cuisine. It is set in the South of Portugal, between …
It has been a while since our last travel guide (and a while since my last travels!) so I thought it was time to a) travel again, although I’m staying in France this time and b) share one of my trips with you, and what better place to start than with what to do and …
By guest Contributor, Juliette Smith Hi, and Welcome back. I’m really excited to share this guest post about the top ten Instagram worthy spots in Madrid by Juliette Smith from Madrid Discovery. Who better to advise on the best locations than a local? Madrid is the capital city of Spain and mostly known to be …
In my recent post on 12 European Places to visit in 2020, in January I recommended looking for Winter Sun in Tenerife (a Spanish Island). So, here is bit more information on what to see and do in Tenerife. If you have had enough of the January cold and you want to skip the winter …
Today I want to share with you a story about Swan Lake and the legend of the flottins and flottines, little creatures who arrived at Evian on the shores of Lake Geneva and saved Christmas one winter night. The story takes place in Evian les Bains, a beautiful alpine town on the shores of Lake …
Vienna, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, stunning architecture, delicious cakes (try the ‘sacher-torte‘ – you’ll thank me later!) and rich cultural legacy, is an ideal European travel destination, and here are my top 5 reasons to visit Vienna. Due to its central location in Europe, Vienna is a very popular destination for visitors from all over the …
Vietnam is a tropical paradise nation with so much to offer the tourist, with pristine, unspoilt beaches and lush tropical jungle, and if you are into old architecture, there are some stunning buildings, particularly the temples. Here is a brief guide to some of the best temples to add to your list of must-visit …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about What to See in Madrid in three days. Madrid is Spain’s largest city and its capital and is one of the top travel destinations in Europe, but what are the key attractions if you are only on a short break? Here are a few tips …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about Asian Adventures! If you’re looking to give yourself a real culture shock and open up your eyes to a whole new world, then eastern Asia certainly won’t disappoint. Your Asian Adventures : Excellence in the East! When you’ve grown up in the west, it can …
