Trying to find a somewhat isolated location to spend the holidays, away from the maddening crowd as they say, can prove to be quite a challenge, even for the savviest and most informed of travelers. Still, those looking to give it a shot might as well try one small village off the coast of Chalkidiki, Greece, known as Polichrono. With a population of merely a couple of thousands, Polichrono relies mainly on tourism for income, which has helped the village perfect the well-known Hellenic hospitality, bringing it down to an art. Situated by the Aegean Sea and just 100 kilometers from Thessaloniki (and within kilometers from other, bigger reso... [read more >>] Several US and European airline companies have gone on board what is labeled the “fat discrimination” bandwagon, with United Airlines being the latest to adopt the so-called fat tax, which has overweight and obese passengers pay for two tickets instead of just one. According to several reports, the tax is to be applied as soon as possible, aiming at reaching a payment system that will be based entirely upon the flier’s weight. The “tax” implies that company personnel urge fliers to buy two tickets if they deem they’re too fat to sit comfortably in just one seat. This, United Airlines says, became a necess... [read more >>] Sometimes, they say, you have to live life like a star to feel like one. While we probably couldn’t afford to have countless helpers around the house or to commute to work in private jets, we could at least try to travel as celebrities do and, this way, discover parts of the world that we wouldn’t know otherwise. Vivica A. Fox, for instance, loves Paris and Beijing, but wouldn’t give up Miami for anything in the world, as she tells USA Today in an interview. Speaking with the publication, the television actress and producer reveals that she has traveled a lot, but some things will never change about her experiences. One of... [read more >>] Before setting out for a relaxing holiday, one of the first things you must consider properly is, of course, accommodation. Going with a management company or the travel agency can be, in some cases, too pricey an option to consider. At the same time, tourists can find a rental (home or apartment) much more private and comfy as opposed to a hotel room. The bottom line is that, for whichever reason you decide to go with a rental for the holiday, there are a few things you should bear in mind, as pointed out by USA Today. For starters, deciding whether you wish to have the contract signed through a management company or a real estate agency,... [read more >>] When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there is never too much that can be done to show the loved ones how they mean the world to us. Whereas some of us settle for just a regular Valentine card, or flowers and candy, others would travel across the globe for a romantic break with their lover. Of course, it would be one of the romantic things ever, since we’re speaking about a perfectly heart-shaped island, Galesnjak, off the coast of Croatia. The owner of Galesnjak, a small deserted island, admits that he always thought that his property resembled a heart, but it wasn’t until it made it in Google Earth that he truly became conv... [read more >>] | 
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