Free Hotel Rooms with the IHG Rewards Club

I’ve long been a member of the Intercontinental Hotels Group rewards scheme. This provides free hotel rooms and other perks in exchange for points awarded for stays at Intercontinental Hotels, Crowne Plazas, Holiday Inns, Staybridge Suites and other hotels in the …

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Island of the Living Dead – Spinalonga

Written by Ellen Evers (A highly commended runner-up entry in the Travel and Water Writing Competition.) Island of the Living Dead. Not what you might call an endearing name for Spinalonga, that eerily beautiful island fortress steeped in history that …

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The Carry-On Challenge: How to Pack Light Every Time

After years of traveling, I’ve learned the many advantages of going carry-on only: avoiding baggage fees, not having to worry about the airlines losing my luggage, and being less encumbered by heavy bags while navigating a new place. Here are my secrets for traveling with only a carry-on.

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Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition

Our exciting, new Writing Competition is Free To Enter and offers a prize of £100 to the author of the best entry, as judged by the Editorial Staff of SeniorTravelExpert.com. We are seeking aspiring or established travel writers to send …

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That Little Yellow House on Hardanger Fjord

Written by Julie Hall (A highly commended runner-up entry in the Travel and Water Writing Competition.) From the first moment of my arrival in Bergen, Norway, I had been struck by the sheer beauty of the landscape: the rugged mountains, …

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Thomson Holiday in Negril, Jamaica – Sun, Sand, Sea and Reggae

Negril on Jamaica’s western coast has sun, sand and sea in abundance, with reggae music and the ‘be happy’ reggae culture always in the background. I booked a week’s stay in February at the ClubHotel Riu Negril through Thomson Holidays. This …

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Money Safety Tips for Travelers

Whether they’re fumbling through guidebooks or gawking at new sights, tourists are often unaware of their surroundings — making them easy prey for thieves. Luckily, a little bit of common sense and preparation can go a long way toward keeping this from happening to you. Read on for tips on how to keep your money — and yourself — safe on your next trip.

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