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BA - The Club - The Executive Club. The Club - Six adventurous ways to get out on the water. Fly-drive Cuba: From lush tropical landscapes to a turbulent history of revolution - Americas - Travel - The Independent. Rental cars are readily available and good value, typically around £40 per day, fully inclusive.

Fly-drive Cuba: From lush tropical landscapes to a turbulent history of revolution - Americas - Travel - The Independent

You need not rent a car for the full duration of your stay; in Havana, a vehicle will be a disadvantage. You might alternatively be staying in one of the big resorts, such as Varadero and Guardalavaca, and want to opt out for a few days. Cuba lends itself to impromptu decisions because accommodation is so plentiful: besides some excellent hotels, highlighted here, you can find plenty of casas particulares – private homes– offering comfortable rooms for as little as 25 convertible pesos (written CUC25, and worth £16).

Don't be too ambitious about the distances you intend to cover. After all, you need to make the most of being on the road. If you take the only non-stop scheduled flights to Havana, on Virgin Atlantic (0344 209 7777; virgin-atlantic.com) from Gatwick, my advice is to start by driving away from the capital. Loading gallery In pictures: Fly-drive Cuba. 20 Incredible Destinations In India No One Talks About. 1.

20 Incredible Destinations In India No One Talks About

Chiplun, Maharashtra Source: flickr.com/Veeresh malik HolidayIQ Traveller Noffil Chougle says that the Savatsada waterfall is the most famous attraction of this small town located on the Mumbai-Goa highway. He also adds “There are some beaches nearby like Guhaghar and Hedwi. Guhaghar is the best beach to visit. How To Reach | Where to Stay Winner of HolidayIQ India Says Yes award for Top 25 Waterfront Destinations in India 140+ Ratings | 93+ Reviews | 9 Sightseeings | 48 Photos 2.

Source: trekearth.com HolidayIQ Traveller claims you can get the best view of Kanchenjunga from here. An isolated hamlet near Darjeeling, Lepchagat is known for its tranquillity, pine and oak forests, rich birdlife and the stunning views of the Kanchenjunga. How To Reach | Where to Stay 20+ Ratings | 9+ Reviews | 1 Photos 3. Source: flickr.com/meena kadri HolidayIQ Traveller Akshay Nakar says, "A camel ride at Mandvi Beach is a must.

Located near Bhuj, Mandvi Beach is the main attraction of this port city. Marinha Beach Is Clearly One Of The Best Beaches In The World For A Reason. We've seen some "best beaches" before, but none has stolen our hearts quite like this.

Marinha Beach Is Clearly One Of The Best Beaches In The World For A Reason

Welcome to Marinha Beach, on the southern coast of Portugal. It's been named one of the best beaches in the world for its stunning natural rock arches and excellent quality of water. But the best part of this escape is a series of nearby sea caves, with secluded grottoes to explore by snorkel or boat. 16 Perfect Pieces Of Travel Wisdom You Never Knew You Needed. Sometimes, the best travel tips don't come from a massive traveler's encyclopedia or a lengthy travel article or from sifting through piles and piles of photographically fabulous blogs.

16 Perfect Pieces Of Travel Wisdom You Never Knew You Needed

The best tips are simple tidbits, summed up succinctly by the master travelers who have refined them over years of travel trial and error. Thanks to a question posed by Reddit user @road_to_nowhere, we bring you a perfectly pocket-sized list of travel tips so simple and so wanderlust-inspiring, you'll wonder why you ever needed a guidebook in the first place.

Feel free to be inspired. Project Yosemite. Travel Around the Globe Virtually in Ultra HD 360 Degrees 360 Gigapixels. Perhaps you noticed this past month our focus upon travel and getaway features.

Travel Around the Globe Virtually in Ultra HD 360 Degrees 360 Gigapixels

Ironically, I haven't traveled anywhere myself this year, despite feeling the itch to get lost somewhere new. I've found a little bit of relief for this growing case of wanderlust by way of a site offering an amazing selection of ultra-high definition, 360 degree panoramic photos ready to explore by mouse+screen... The image above is a snapshot of a panoramic photo of Prague, Czech Republic, stitched together from 2,600 individual photos and converted into a single, seamless 360° image. That's 260,000 x 130,000 pixels in total, the largest photograph of Prague ever created; the photo is so detailed I was able to zoom in on a person and determine the brand of footwear they were wearing!

360Cities is the company behind these mind blowing, detailed geo-marked panoramic photos, with an additional collection of destinations to explore (and a related $1.99 app for iPhone/iPad), including: 'Nightvision' shows Europe's spectacular architecture after dark. Have you ever seen Europe's magical architectural masterpieces?

'Nightvision' shows Europe's spectacular architecture after dark

If you've never viewed any of these buildings, or maybe seen just a few, an amazing video called "Nightvision" gives you the visual tour of a lifetime. The short film bounces between astounding nighttime views of monuments such as the towering Colosseum in Rome and the Tower Bridge in London. After raising nearly $20,000 on Kickstarter for "Nightvision," Director Luke Shepard and Assistant Director Henry Farrow Miller spent three months photographing 36 cities in 21 European countries. Their goal? Create an inspirational exploration of European buildings, monuments, and landmarks in a new and unique way.