France: Paris – 2013

There is so much to do and see in Paris and however much time you have to spend here, you will always need more - which is why I have been back so many times ever since my very first visit in 1993. Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, stroll down the Champs Elysées, visit the Louvre, take an excursion to the Palace of Versailles, see the many shows and exhibitions, become a child again in Disneyland Paris or wander along the banks of the Seine...sit at a road side cafe and quite simply take the time to soak in the Parisian way of life! Every trip will leave you with enduring memories.

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UK: Camping: – Hope Cove, Devon 2013

Devon is a county in southwest England. It encompasses sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and moorland national parks. The English Riviera is a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, taking in the towering cliffs of the northern Exmoor Coast and rock formations on the fossil-rich southern Jurassic Coast.

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UK: Camping – Isle of Wight 2013

The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England. It’s known for its beaches and seafront promenades such as sandy Shanklin Beach and south-facing Ventnor Beach, which is dotted with vintage beach huts. Dinosaur remains and fossils can be seen in areas like Compton Bay and Yaverland Beach. On the island’s western point, The Needles are 3 huge, white chalk rocks, guarded by a 19th-century lighthouse.

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Poland

Vodka! For many, it’s better than the Russian one. Widely consumed in Poland, the national drink is a must-served on every Polish wedding or a birthday party. Former Pope John Paul II was Polish and the first non-Italian Pope to serve. The Wielickza Salt Mines includes rock salt chandeliers in the chapel. Auschwitz is a silent monument to remind the world of the Holocaust.

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France: Morzine

Morzine is a ski resort in the French Alps, close to the Swiss border. It’s part of the 650Km Portes du Soleil ski area, linked by lifts and cable cars. Partially forested slopes have summer trails and bike lifts. The Col de la Joux Verte pass climbs from Morzine to the higher-altitude resort of Avoriaz, near the Hauts-Forts mountain. In the village, restaurants and bars cluster around Route de la Plagne.

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Mozambique: Bonito Bay

Bonito Bay Resort is one of Mozambique’s best kept holiday accommodation secrets. Located in the peaceful coconut plantations of Inhambane’s Morrungulo beach, with the Indian Ocean right at your doorstep. Bonito Bay is a stunning beach vacation, built overlooking immaculate and untouched beaches. Bonito Bay is a resort geared at multiple vacationers. From the entire family, avid scuba divers, fishing holidays or simply kicking back and relaxing there is a reason so many South Africans choose Bonito Bay as their Mozambique holiday destination.

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France: Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

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