The rise of second home ownership in the UK has been phenomenal, spurred on by increasing wealth and the advent of the internet that has allowed owners to sub let their homes. Today, there are around half a million second homes in the UK that are not permantnetly rented out.
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A few years ago I spent six months in Melbourne, and the highlights of my time there were all the day trips I went on during the weekends I wasn't working. Here are some of the highlights for me :-Dandenong Ranges National ParkThis is right on the doorstep on the city (about an hour from the city) and is an easy day trip if you can't stay overnight anywhere but want to escape the city and get deep into nature.
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If you're thinking of visiting the UK, you've no doubt got the usual tourist destinations on your list: London, Oxford/Cambridge, Stratford-Upon-Avon, maybe a trip to see the rolling hills of Wales or Scotland. I bet a traditional seaside resort is not on your list! And yet, if you want to see an authentic side of the UK, there's no better place to find it than at a seaside resort like Blackpool, Bournemouth, Skegness or Great Yarmouth.
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When I visit a new country, I like to both go on tours, and do my own thing. That way, I get the best of both worlds.
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It's been a long time coming, but this year we've finally had a proper summer. Not since 2006 have we seen such prolonged periods of sunshine - which has compelled record numbers of holiday makers to flock to the coastline of Britain.
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There are some positive signs that humanity may well be winning the battle against Covid-19. Vaccinations are ramping up, and recent studies have shown that those who've already caught the virus have antibodies that are proving effective in preventing reinfection. I mention this because there's not much international travel going on while Covid-19 is grounding airplanes and preventing visas from being issued.
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Paphos is a hugely popular tourist destination on the Mediterranean coastline of Cyprus, close to the Aphrodite Hills golf resort. It's possibly one of the most beautiful and safest places to visit in Europe during the Coronavirus Crisis.
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