The re-opening of Uganda’s borders – here’s what you need to know

As of 1st October 2020, Uganda’s borders have reopened, and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) has resumed operations for international airlines following a 6-month closure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of Uganda’s national parks are open to international visitors as well. The reopening signals a return to business for Uganda’s tourism industry as international travelers are permitted to enter the country for leisure and business travel.

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Top 7 honeymoon destinations of India

Your honeymoon is such a special time. It is when you get the opportunity to truly connect with your spouse. Experiencing this special time in a land that celebrates love and marital bond can be quite emotionally rewarding.

There’s no place in the world that better captures the essence of everlasting love than India. The country is home to some of the world’s most legendary couples, right from the mythological duo Radha and Krishna to the very real Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The land of diversity has a rich heritage of romance. It then makes sense to start your life of love in this amazing place.

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Winter is coming for Iceland

This months post is going to focus on some of the reasons winter in Iceland is revered by so many, despite the cold. If things improve before the winter snow disappears in March then perhaps popping over to Iceland could be an option for you. But for now, let’s consider this aspirational and educational. It’s all most of us can hope for right now sadly.

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Ambassador Suite Swim Up, TRS Coral Hotel, Costa Mujeres, Mexico

At the adults only and all-inclusive TRS Coral Hotel, the Ambassador Suite swim up is the most exclusive suite Palladium Hotel Group has to offer. This hotel has an ultra-modern architectural aesthetic, built with sustainable materials and palm-lined walkways. Guests staying here will be covered by the Stay Safe medical insurance for any incident related to COVID-19. When booking at Palladium Hotel Group, there is a 100% flexible cancellation option, no additional fees and exclusive gifts and discounts.

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The best tasting menus in Barcelona

Barcelona is home to some of the most excellent restaurants that this world has to offer, and thanks to its metropolitan community there is an ample range of cuisines and styles to suit every person’s needs. For those that appreciate the fine dining experience, there is no better way to pass an evening than by a tasting menu with your partner or friends.

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5 luxury chateau hotels in France

American businessman and real estate magnate, Zaya Younan always dreamed of owning a chateau in the French countryside. In 2015, not only did Younan fulfill his dream, he did it on a broad scale by buying four chateaux and converting them into luxury hotels and resorts. Expanding further, he acquired another chateau with a golf course, a cigar company, and a winery, and created a lifestyle brand La Grande Maison Younan Collection, which emphasizes European style luxury. The motto of the brand is “Everyone deserves a night in a castle”.

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5 dark tourism locations

The following five dark tourism sites are located on three continents where mass death has occurred. In Europe we explore Dachau Concentration Camp and the ancient city of Pompeii. In North America we visit the very poignant 9/11 memorial and Pearl Harbor. In Asia, the site is the famous bridge in Kanchanaburi, Thailand that was built over the River Kwai.

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The hidden hamlet of Erbonne, Italy – population: 11

It was a surprise that one of our best lunches in the Lake Como area was not at a stone grotto-ed Michelin-starred restaurant, or on a lakeside patio with the majestic Alps in the distance. It was a surprise that we didn’t need to get there by vaporetto, or pull up to a parking lot filled with purring Maseratis. It turns out, our pre-COVID trip to Italy was filled with surprises.

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