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San Diego Must-Sees

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San Diego is the bright, exciting city right at the bottom of Southern California, bumping up against the Mexican border and the glittering lights of Tijuana. With perfect weather all year round, this beautiful beachside city has a lot going for it, with sun, sea and sand perfectly complimented by a diverse urban culture and a fantastic food scene. Here are some of the must-sees that you can’t miss if you’re in San Diego for a cruise.

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Student Travel – Earn & Save (transferable jobs to take abroad)

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There’s no denying that students don’t quite have it as easy as certain people may think, and even though we may look back on our time at university and recall the late nights and the friends and the fun, there was a lot of hard work that went on in between the revelry. For many students, all of this time spent burning the candle at both ends leads to one conclusion: travel.

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Vacations with an Elderly Parent

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Travelling with an elderly parent can come with some real challenges, but it can also be very rewarding. Vacations are a great way of bonding closer together and providing your loved ones with amazing memories. By including your parent or parents in your vacation plans, you get to give them a real sense of belonging, and for the elderly, isolation and loneliness can be very real worries. While there are plenty of reasons why bringing your parents on vacation is a good idea, there are some potential barriers to tackle.

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Choosing Your Holiday Destination For This Summer

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Going on holiday is the highlight of our year and it is always a great time for us to unwind and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. When the time comes to start booking your holiday for the summertime there is a world of choice and it can be hard for you to decide where you want to go for that relaxing break. Here are some of the things you can think about when choosing the right place for you this year.

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Flying with a Baby Checklist

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We are about to embark on our very first holiday abroad with a baby. We first took Jake aged 2 and even though he was still in nappies, he had far fewer needs. As long as he had toys, games and stickers he was a happy boy! So, this year he is 4 and the tablet is probably going to be played the entire time (if he has his way!) but William is just 5 months which has made me feel a little more anxious. But to combat this I have done my research and this is my flying with a baby checklist:

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