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Top tips from one of Australia’s most successful travel influencers, Lauren Bath

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Photo: Lauren Bath Billed as Australia’s first professional Instagrammer, Lauren Bath was working as a chef when she quit her job in 2011 to follow her passion for travel photography. Six year’s later, she is one of Australia’s most powerful travel influencers , with 464,400 Instagram followers, and counting. She also runs a successful business consulting on social media to the travel industry. LAUREN’S TRAVEL TIPs Join a frequent flyer program , and try to stick to the same airline each time. Standardise your packing: having a routine and always putting things in the same place makes your packing so much faster and easier. Maintain a regular sleep schedule when you’re not travelling, and do your best to sleep on long-haul flights. Travel with snacks, especially if you have a dietary requirement. Buy a local SIM card . It’s the first thing I get at an airport. It lets me keep my friends in the loop, and allows me to access the internet, like Google Maps. Bring your camera. How did yo...

Darent Place New Homes Development by Hyde New Homes

Travel Times From Dartford Walking – Less than 25 minute walk from Dartford Train Station – 25 minute walk to the Orchard Shopping Centre – 17 minute walk to the Temple Hill Community Primary and Nursery school Driving – 15/20 minute drive to Ebbsfleet International Train Station – 12 minute drive from Dartford Golf Club/North West Kent College – Short drive to Bluewater Shopping Centre Trains – 45 minute train journey from Dartford to London Bridge – Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras International in approximately 19 minutes – Ebbsfleet International also offers a Eurostar link Buses – 24 minutes to Dartford Central Park from the Mill Pond Road Bus station – 37 minutes to Ebbsfleet International train station from the Mill Pond Road Bus station – 1 hour to Greenwich, London Transport Links Darent Place is positioned close to the Dartford Tunnel and the M25 as well as giv...

Charter motor yacht Annabel II in the incredible Eastern Mediterranean

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Initiates to the world of luxury charters would be forgiven for believing that superyachts cater exclusively to adults, what with the many classical interiors on offer and typical facilities such as spa rooms, wet bars and gyms, yet many motor yachts and even sailing yachts have updated their entertainment to follow modern trends and certification ensures that safety is standard in every design. Whether you are searching for the latest water toys to impress your little ones, spacious outdoor areas for running around, or simply a superyacht that comes with games consoles to alleviate the boredom between destinations, here are 10 family friendly luxury yachts that guarantee ‘are we there yet?’ is a phrase you’ll only hear before your holiday begins. 1. Jo – Toys galore, plus a dance floor Superyacht JO is ready to entertain in the Mediterranean with her great dance floor , a fantastic variety of water toys and a water slide. Superyacht JO – Built by Benetti Adults and children a...

DublDom Floating Pontoon Cabin From BIO Architects

Growing up in the land of 10,000 lakes, summer cabins and winter ice houses provided year -round one-upmanship. For the former, it was all about being closest to the best body of water. For the latter, leaving the hut out for as long as possible was a point of pride (though admittedly more than a few are now resting on the lakebed). But with the DD16, BIO Architects combined the best of both worlds into an all- weather floating cabin . Floating Cabin (4 images) As the name notes, it’s part of the company’s DublDom line, which includes a variety of a modular homes ranging from a houseboat in a box to a roomy wooded retreat . The connecting thread is that they are all “designed to be transported as a prefabricated product and installed on site in one day.” The site for the DD16? The middle of a lake. The studio apartment-sized house is set on pontoons and includes “a bathroom with a shower, a double bed, a dining table, and an open area where a wooden stove can be installed,” as noted...

125m GOLDEN ODYSSEY Yacht by Lurssen

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Below is a selection of ten exclusive and unique luxury superyachts available for charter vacations in the Caribbean. The 77m Luxury Charter Yacht SAMAR by Devonport Yachts Built by Devonport Yachts of England in 2006, the breathtaking 77m (252 foot)  mega yacht SAMAR offers almost everything that can be offered on a private motor yacht . Luxury superyacht SAMAR is a steel and aluminium built vessel , designed by Laurent Giles, with studio and interior styling by Joe Thome. Luxury mega yacht SAMAR " src="http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Luxury-mega-yacht-SAMAR-665x405.jpg" alt=" Luxury mega yacht SAMAR " width="665" height="405" /> Luxury mega yacht SAMAR Among her best features are a large Spa Pool pool , an open bar, large and spacious deck areas , a side garage, a movie theatre and of course a helipad. For those wanting to explore different Charter Destination for a longer period of time, the yacht i...

Savills | Plot 37 - The Fern, 1811, Powder Mill Lane, Leigh, TN11 9AN

Location Leigh is a picturesque, unspoilt Kent community with a large village green , 13th century parish church , a popular primary school and a vibrant community spirit . The village is set on the edge of the Surrey Hills and the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty . Leigh is a thriving and traditional rural village , where you can pass the time of day with the owners of the combined Post Office and general stores on the High street or meet with other regulars at the pub; The Fleur De Lis, which is found in the centre of the village. The Fleur De Lis has a courtyard for al fresco dining and brings the community together with regular curry and quiz nights or hog roasts in the summer. A second pub, The Plough is on the eastern edge of Leigh. Well attended clubs include badminton , bowls, Brownies and Scouts, there's a youth forum and a WI. Leigh primary school is next to the village green and caters for children aged 4-11. Tucked beside the River Medway, Tonbridge p...

Hotel bathrooms in Italy

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With exceedingly rare exceptions , you will never find a Turkish toilet in an Italian hotel—but you will find them in most bars and plenty of other public restrooms. You have been warned. You may expect to find the most cultural difference in Italy in the museums and architecture, the way people talk and act, the food they eat, and the unstomachable national brands of liqueur they drink, but nowhere is culture shock greater than in the bathroom. These mysterious and unfathomable ceramic shrines are a bundle of the unexpected and the entirely novel. It starts in a cheap pensione when you discover that the only bathroom is down the hall, coed, and is shared by everyone on the floor... This bath is your bath, this bath is my bath. Among Italian hoteliers, it's a bit of a mystery why so many American travelers so strongly object to sharing a bathroom. From their point of view, they find it a bit odd that many of us feel we cannot sleep in a room unless there's a toilet right ...