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November/December 2015 |
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Exploring for a Day (or Three) in Budapest
It might be said that Budapest, the capital of Hungary, quite literally has a split personality. The city is neatly divided by the Danube River into the
western Buda side--a suburban enclave with the historic Castle District of rambling medieval streets, along with museums and Roman ruins--and the dynamic
Pest side to the east, boasting the largest parliament building in Europe as well as an abundance of cafés, galleries, markets, and riverside
promenades.
5 Reasons to Escape to a Private Island
Pat Chaudoin
Remember Gilligan's Island? Well, Gilligan and the gang may have unintentionally stumbled onto something big in their shipwreck days--namely, that
there's no better place to leave it all behind, connect with nature, and enjoy perfect solitude than on a private island. We think you'll agree, these five
reasons to choose a private island escape epitomize the true meaning of "vacation."
A Tale of Two Tours
Pat Chaudoin
A small-group tour can be the best of times. It's a wonderful way to see a part of the world that might be difficult to negotiate on your own, either
because of logistics or language barriers. And, with just a smattering of other people along, you're bound to engage in conversation and establish an
easy-going camaraderie with new friends as you share interesting experiences.
The Flip Sides of St. Lucia
By Hideaways Travel Services Manager Darcy Allen
The West Indies Isle of St. Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) has always had an exotic and adventurous side. Because of its incredible natural beauty, St.
Lucia is known as a romantic honeymoon destination and a lush playground for rain-forest adventures like zip-lining, waterfall hikes, and nature tours to
the island's iconic Pitons. As a result of its growing popularity, the island also has seen a fair amount of development in recent years--but it still
enjoys a reputation as "the Caribbean as it used to be." No wonder St. Lucia was recognized as one of the "Top 20 Islands in the World" in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.
Edinburgh: Scotland's Treasure
By Hideaways President Mike Thiel
We were wrapping up a two-plus-day visit, just strolling through Edinburgh's lovely Princess Street Gardens, looking up at "Old Town" on its high ridge,
dramatically profiled against a blue sky with puffy white clouds, when Gail blurted out, "They just don't make them like this anymore!" And right she was!
Edinburgh (pronounced Edin-burra, in case you're not sure) is a city that's both grand and intimate, imbued with tons of history and culture, ancient yet
young in spirit, and a very walkable and welcoming town. It had long been on my "To-Visit List," but somehow in 50-plus years of travel, I hadn't made it
there--until this past spring. And it was worth the wait.
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