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Travel & Tourism
Welcome to the Travel & Tourism section on City Connect
From city breaks and spa breaks to tropical getaways and ski holidays, our writers will guide you throughout the year on the best destinations to visit in the UK and worldwide.
You’ll find the articles in this section crammed full of inspirational ideas to help you plan your perfect day trip or vacation – whether you’re looking for an active adventure or just want some rest and relaxation.
City Connect brings you our top recommendations in the Travel & Tourism section to give you all the advice and information you need when choosing your next holiday or tourist destination.
For a list of all Travel & Tourism articles, click here. Alternatively, for the latest articles from this section, please see below.
Also have a look at our Events & Features section for the latest events news and features on domestic and international destinations.
- A Weekend in Prague Forget country cottage weekends in the UK; if you really want to broaden your horizons, the only way is Prague. The Czech capital is fast becoming one of Europe’s trendiest city break destinations, thanks to its jazz scene and strong pub culture, but there’s also plenty of history to uncover once you know where to ...
- Say Hello to a Fun-Filled Holiday Planning your next great getaway can be tricky – you have to consider so many things, which include your flights, transfers, accommodations, entertainment options, and so much more. To relieve you from the headache of planning, however, you can go for a unique solution: all-inclusive packages. All-inclusive deals can be seen all over the world, especially ...
- The Hub – Changing Lives, Changing Futures Bangkok sees a steady stream of travelers drawn in by its legendary hedonistic pleasures, ancient temples and chockablock markets. There are, of course, daily glimpses into Bangkok’s less-glamorous side; the beggar asleep in the doorway, the used needle in the kerb, the child begging. For too many, this is merely an annoyance, another hassle to ...
- Tooting: SW17 is Worth a Second Look For those of you who are familiar with the Tooting area, you will know that it’s not the most happening of places when it comes to eating and drinking. And for those of you who have never heard of Tooting, I don’t blame you. Tooting gets over looked by its richer neighbours – Balham, Clapham ...
- One Love – Community, Circus, Change “Community-led development” has become a bit of a buzzword in the NGO world, the Holy Grail, it would seem. More laudable, however, is “community-initiated,” especially when the people leading the change are children. In 1998, a group of children in the Ethiopian city of Awassa began to practice circus. They practiced with an untiring dedication ...
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