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Your one-stop destination for all the latest travel guides. Jet around the world with our reviews – from short city breaks, to luxury long-haul and backpacker paradise hideaways. Get all the local knowhow and discover the hottest travel locations, hotels, restaurants and bars for the perfect holiday break or long adventure.

6 Colourful Cities in Europe

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Now it’s the start of October we have well and truly said farewell to summer, so it’s about time you plan your next adventure! We have been on the look out for some affordable holiday locations with quirky features and have come to the conclusion that Europe is the answer. So take a look at these 6 colourful cities in Europe and get booking your […]

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5 must-visit lake destinations in Europe

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With summer nearly over, there is nothing better than booking your next holiday to give you something to look forward to! So, if you’d like your ideal destination to have picturesque scenery, we suggest you head to one of these five beautiful lakes dotted around Europe. Lake Como, Italy Situated in Lombardy, Lake Como is […]

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The Perfect wedding venue: El Fenn

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There’s no denying that planning a wedding is stressful; finding the perfect dress, choosing your bridesmaids, making a guest list. But one choice will have a major impact on the day: the venue. So, for an alternative wedding venue choice, we propose you head to Morocco and have your special day at El Fenn! Located in the vibrant city of […]

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The 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest Winners

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The results are in for one of the most prestigious competitions for amateur and professional photographers, the 2015 National Geographic photo contest. First prize went to Anuar Patjane Floriuk for his utterly mesmerising underwater shot, titled ‘The Whale Whisperer’, of divers swimming close to a humpback whale near Roca Partida, an island off of the western coast of […]

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Titanic Hotel Stanley Dock Spa

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A sumptuous sanctuary has officially opened in the depths of the Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Liverpool. The Titanic Hotel’s Spa offers five treatment rooms encased in exposed brickwork arches, a beautiful Roman bath-style pool and aqua thermal indulgences. The spa will use products from Voya, an Irish organic seaweed skincare and treatment range, which has […]

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Gansevoort Playa Imbert Dominican Republic

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Fancy your own piece of personal paradise? Then have a look at the Gansevoort Playa Imbert on the North coast of the Dominican Republic. Get captivated by its lush tropical landscape, crystal clear water decorated by deep-sea coral, and our coveted private beach lined with soft golden sand. The property was previously The Ocean Club […]

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A short break in Budapest

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Are you looking to go for a short break to a European city? Janes say Budapest is your answer! HOW TO GET THERE Book flights to Budapest from as little as £88 return (based on a long weekend in March) on Skyscanner. The cheapest option is to head from London Stansted with Ryanair. WHERE TO […]

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The Manta Resort Zanzibar

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Crazy hotel concepts seem to have become a bit of trend in recent years, from treehouse hotels to glass igloos and underwater restaurants. We love a bit adventure at Average Janes so when we came across the idyllic floating, underwater room at the Manta Resort Zanzibar we had to share it with you. Located on […]

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Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club

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Ah, escaping to the countryside for a mini-break, it’s all very Bridget Jones isn’t it? Our Writer Stacey Wright heads to Stratford-upon-Avon to review the stunning Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club – and it didn’t disappoint. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is positioned […]

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A Slovenian Summer Holiday

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Are you having trouble deciding where to go on holiday this Summer? Janes say head to Lake Bled! Whether you’re looking for a perfect holiday with your boyfriend or a girly getaway with a bunch of friends, Bled has lots on offer. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Slovenia, but don’t […]

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Spitbank Fort

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If you’re looking for a truly unique getaway or wedding venue then you are in for a treat, with the incredible Spitbank Fort. A creatively restored historic Victorian sea fort off the Portsmouth coast, it offers nine bedrooms, luxuriously fitted to the highest standard with features including an open-air hot-pool, wine cellar, sauna and games […]

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