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New Zealand Vacations: A Middle Earth Travel Guide

Famous as providing the filming locations for Middle Earth in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, New Zealand is positively awash with things to see and do from stunning scenery to Maori culture, pristine beaches to some of the world’s most vibrant cities. Make the most of your trip to New Zealand with our round-up of the very best Kiwi attractions. Milford Sound If it’s incredible coastal scenery you’re looking for, you won’t need to go any further than Milford Sound. One of the most famous attractions in New Zealand, Milford Sound lies at the most northern and...

Get there before the tourist hordes do: best beaches in Cuba

With the normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States, hordes of uncultured tourists from the latter country are set to invade in a manner that will change the face of the tourism industry in the former. The best beaches in Cuba are therefore best experienced now than in five years: check out the ones below before everything changes forever… 1) Varadero Well established as one of Cuba’s most famous package tourist destinations, Varadero lives up to the hype as a world class beach. Stretching uninterrupted for more than 21 kilometres along a thin sandy peninsula, its aquamarine waters and pitch...

Hipmunk City Love: Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach lies on the East Coast of Florida, roughly an hour away from Orlando. Once famous as the “World Center of Racing” and home of NASCAR, today Daytona’s 23-mile stretch of white sandy beach draws even more families and R&R seekers than devoted NASCAR fans. Eat Breakfast in an Authentic American Diner 9 a.m. Image via The Cracked Egg Diner Fuel up for the day at the Cracked Egg Diner on Atlantic Avenue, which serves fresh-brewed coffee and an extensive breakfast menu. Try the Chipotle Eggs Benedict or their famous Apple Fritters. If you’re in the mood for healthier fare, order a bowl...

Best attractions in Slovenia to see this summer

Looking for the best attractions in Slovenia to see this summer? Below, we have outlined several places that might warrant inclusion on your itinerary… 1) Old Town of Ljubljana Begin your time in Slovenia by exploring the old quarter of Ljubljana, its capital city. With architecture influenced by the days of the Austrian Empire, and plenty of green spaces where you can appreciate the beauty of the river, enjoying oneself comes easy in this surprising city centre. When the time comes to refuel, there are plenty of restaurants where you can chill out while having lunch/dinner, or a coffee as...

Hipmunk City Love: Tucson, AZ

For many visitors, the American Southwest conjures images of bank-robbing outlaws, cowboys around a desert campfire, and frontier towns livened with gun-toting sheriffs and busty barmaids. The Old West was undoubtedly one of the most fascinating periods in American history, a time of discovery and adventure as the nation moved westward and settled into a new era. While many of the images we draw from the period are merely dramatic representations given to us through Hollywood Westerns, Tucson offers visitors a unique opportunity to visit and explore this exciting chapter of America’s past. Whether you have a day or a...

Where to soak up the sun in Florida this spring

Sick and tired of the bitter winter cold at this point in the coldest season of them all? We hear you, so instead of waiting for summer to arrive in the fits and starts that defines spring in much of America and Canada, head down to soak up the sun in Florida instead. Come on, you know you want to… 1) Smathers Beach, Key West With spring break approaching, many young partiers are abandoning Daytona and Panama City Beach in favor of the devil may care attitude that Key West espouses. While the open air drinking of Duvall Street beckons...

Escape Dreary Weather with These Winter Surfing Destinations

With an unseasonably warm December finally giving way to arctic-leveltemperatures in January, it might be time to plan a winter getaway and rediscover the sun and sand. Escape the threat of snow by heading to one of the five destinations below, known as some of the best surf spots during the winter months! 1. San Diego, CA: Black’s Beach San Diego’s Black’s Beach is a secluded, two mile beach situated at the base of 300 foot cliffs (where you can often spot hang gliders floating above, adding to the excitement!). The cliffs are part of the beautiful Torrey Pines, one of the wildest...

Where should you go for your next holiday?

Lately I’ve been going traveling more often and for longer periods, and lately mostly to the same places… The main reason for it – I’ve gotten kind of used to these locations (Portugal and Malta, mainly). The positive bit about it is that I know some people there, I know where to find things, I know the best pubs, I know what times it might make sense to get a hotel, and when a room at an apartment – and of course, where to find them. Knowing these things help a lot in feeling at home. Yet, these same old, same old, things, can...