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A welcome walking break

Getting to know Miami through a Food Tour

I’ve never liked foodies. I feel food is a weird thing to judge. At the end of the day an apple has already been ripped from its mother, kidnapped and forced into a slavery...

Day Trips • Food • North America • Review • Ultimate Layovers|

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360 Bar at Sunset

Drinks with a View over Dubai

I know it seems like I keep going on about the views in Dubai – surely there is only so much you can look at in one city? Wrong. The Dubai skyline keeps captivating you, from...

Dubai • Review • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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Our "First Class" Car

Arriving in Style with Blacklane

Let’s face it, most people enjoy “travelling”, but no one really enjoys travelling. The long journey to your paradise, that starts by getting to the airport, checking in,...

Airports • Dubai • Relax • Review • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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About to board

Dubai by Dinner Cruise

After having sampled the delights of Dubai from the Sea earlier in our Babymoon long weekend in the United Arab Emirates, we couldn’t resist going back for one more night on...

Dubai • Food • Review • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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mini city break

Is This the Best Way to See Dubai?

There are many ways to enjoy Dubai, but maybe none are as stunning and awe inspiring as watching the sun set over the city from your own private boat in the Persian Gulf. Dubai is...

Dubai • Review • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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The Blue Jade Courtesy of http://www.ritzcarlton.com/

The Jewel in the Crown of Dubai’s Restaurant Scene, The Blue Jade at the Ritz Carlton

The Blue Jade at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai is one of the most decorated restaurants in Dubai and recently was awarded the Best South-East Asian Restaurant in Timeout. Our...

Dubai • Rest of World • Review • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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The View from out Balcony

Dubai – the perfect place for a Babymoon

Let me start by answering your questions: Yes! A “Babymoon” is a real thing. No!  It’s not a really small moon. A Babymoon is a “final” getaway to enjoy some time for...

Dubai • Itineraries • Relax • Rest of World • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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The Blue Lagoon

The Best Kept Secret of the Blue Lagoon

A trip to Iceland isn’t complete without a dip in the alluring waters of the Blue Lagoon. Whether in Iceland on a layover for just a few hours or having spent a week racing...

Day Trips • Destinations • Europe • Iceland • Relax • Review • Ultimate Layovers|

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The extra thick duvets and fluffy pillows

Sleeping under the Aurora at the Northern Lights Inn, Iceland

We recently visited the magical land of Iceland and during our road trip went snorkelling between two continents, visited crystal ice caves, saw the northern lights, dined out at...

Iceland • Review • Ultimate Layovers|

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Abu Dhabi Highlights: Shangri-la Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Our favourite Abu Dhabi hotel was definitely the stunning and sophisticated Shangri-la Hotel Qaryat Al Beri. The Shangri-La Hotel is a five star hotel which provides everything...

Abu Dhabi • Destinations • Review • Ultimate Layovers • United Arab Emirates|

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