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Favourite Travel Experiences of the Month #18

With the British winter setting in, you are forced to either embrace or escape the weather when it comes to a holiday. Over the past month the team have been on researching a huge variety of trips which reflect the above; enjoying autumn in Germany and Norway and soaking up the last of the northern hemisphere sun in Morocco. As well as that, while back in NJaH HQ we have been scouring planet web for the best travel ideas and stories out there.

We have narrowed them all down to present our 10 favourite travel stories and features for you to enjoy.

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1) Ever fancied living the life of a secret agent? To coincide with the release of Skyfall, Trivago compiled a list of the top 10 hotels featured in Bond films.

2) You don’t have to look that far for a sense of adventure, have a look at 10 alternative ways to explore London.

3) A ‘rarely fulfilled dream’ say The Guardian. East Tirol, Austria - a ski resort with empty slopes, cheap food and drink and incredible panoramic views.

4) Fancy skiing  a little closer to home? Check out Sawday’s Top 10 chalets in France

5) The 25 most photographed places on earth, how many have you snapped?

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6) The Caribbean or the Indian Ocean? Escape to the sun on a budget this winter with The Telegraph’s guide to cheap winter holidays.

7) The best roof-top hotel views ever? Apparently so.

8) Austrian Felix Baumgartner sky dives from the edge of space, breaking a 52 year old record. Have a look at these shots of Joseph Kittinger’s jump in 1960.

9) Photography has never been so accessible, make the most of your camera phone with Mashable’s  top Instagram tips.

10) How to make the most of a business trip! Lonely Planet give a guide to the essentials to maximising your spare time.

Holiday of the Month

Montreal is a genuine an all-year-round destination, but autumn provides its true beauty. A city known for its abundance of open spaces, its parks transform into a collage of red and brown. As the summer comes to an end, the prices fall so it is also a cheap time to visit before the Canadian ski season kicks in. Montreal is known for its culture and the French blend makes it a truly unique city, well worth a visit.

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Favourite travel experiences of the week #17

Berlin

Well this is embarrassing…

Our favourite travel experiences of the week have been missing for one whole month.  Although the team have been busy on our Twitter page, there hasn’t been a lot going on Our Holiday Diary. So what can we do to redeem ourselves?  Well, the first thing we can do is round up the best of last months travel experiences from around the world for you to read, watch and enjoy!

So, without further ado, we present our 10 favourite travel stories and features, as well as our newest feature of showcasing our holiday of the week:

1) 36 Hours in Long Beach, California doesn’t sound too bad does it? The New York Times kick us off in style.

2) Berlin double header this week.  First comes a great Berlin Food: Favorite Neighborhood Meals Under €10.

3) Berlin has been one of ‘the’ city destinations to go to in Europe for some time.  This feature from the Guardian gives great ideas for a walking tour.

4) Some really great ideas for a foody holiday. Rustic Italy: places to stay for food lovers.

5) Great, great, GREAT skiing video showing off some amazing ‘urban skiing‘.


6) 10 of the world’s unsung places from the Lonely Planet.

7) A little bit closer to Not Just a Holiday HQ, some nice ideas for Spring walks around London.

8) Deep inside Kenya’s underground reggae scene – a virtually unknown music community.

9) Matthew Williamson, the fashion designer, on his 15-year love affair with India.

10) Under the water in the Antartica. Another great video on Vimeo. Beautiful.

Holiday of the Week

Luce d’Alma Resort & Spa

Recent winner of a TripAdvisor award, the Luce d’Alma Resort & Spa in the Gili Islands is a fantastic option for a luxury pampering trip with a real touch of exotic luxury.  The hotel boasts a cute swimming pool, has sixteen large contemporary furnished cottages with king size beds.  As well as that there is a modern fitness area and spa facilities with jacuzzi and sauna.  And the best bit? A private peach with some great snorkelling. A stunning location.

Photos of Luce d'Alma Resort & Spa, Gili Trawangan
This photo of Luce d’Alma Resort & Spa is courtesy of TripAdvisor

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