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5 of the World’s Most Exotic Locations for Summer 2013

Argo Contributor

With summer fast approaching, if you haven’t started considering locations for your summer vacation, what are you waiting for? Booking now offers the opportunity to grab some of the very best deals to a range of fabulous locations around the world, but what if you want to go all out this year, travel further afield and in turn spend a little bit more money? Where do you start? Where will you go?

Traveling the World for A Year – “What If?”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Did you ever wonder; “What would it be like just to travel the world?” Well, what if you found out it would not actually cost so much to travel around the world in a year? The infographic below aims to show just how economical your dream trip round Earth could be.

Hotel V Nesplein – The Amsterdam Stay You Need

Phil Butler

Situated in a completely transformed historic building, the 43 room luxury hotel also boasts of trans-formative owners too. With Amsterdam in a bit of need of a PR boost, this chic and starches new hotel is just the ticket. One of Hotel V’s visionaries, Jan Stuurman, believes showing people the real Amsterdam, rather than the perceived haven for prostitution and illicit marijuana use, is simply part of the hotel’s mission.

El Cheapo Europe Flights Dominate Market

Phil Butler

According to the Amadeus Air Traffic Travel Intelligence report recently released, budget flights in Europe and other regions are trending to dominate air travel. The report reveals low cost carriers taking up as much 14% of all air travel, while cheap flights in Europe account for 38% overall.

Iran Earthquake: PAGER Orange Event

Aleksandr Shatskih

This morning an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.8 struck 83 kilometers East of Khash, Iran just before 11.00 UTC time. According to the report from the ÙSGS, the PAGER level of this event was Orange, which indicates severe damage and loss of life.

Our Global Community – Visa and Immigration Systems Failures

Phil Butler

In a global community that still harbors the fragmented resentments and fears of past wars and Cold wars, the weary traveler must often be left wanting. Wanting answers as to how come air travel and cross border movement are still do archaic, that is.

Frommer’s Back in the Travel Game

Phil Butler

Arthur Frommer has decided at age 83 that his world famous travel books should not be slated for obsolescence. The travel publishing legend will re-acquire the brand sold by Wiley & Sons to Google last year. The Frommer’s Guides appear to be alive and well in their founder’s hands again.

Top 10 Adventure Activities in Australia

Argo Contributor

Australia is an undeniably beautiful country, but it’s not the kind of place that you visit just to look at. This is a land of thrills and spills, where the people have a passion for living life to the full and participation is more than just a gentle suggestion. To really experience something of the true Australia you should do as the locals do and throw yourself into some adventure activities.

The World’s Must See Dive Sites

Argo Contributor

Scuba diving is an experience like no other, giving you an intimate glimpse into a hidden world. The oceans are full of spectacular scenes and incredible marine life just waiting to be discovered, but here are a few suggestions of dive sites that will be sure to give you a whole new perspective.