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Looking for a great island wedding destination? There are some places that offer mind-blowing and exciting experiences for guests, while other exquisite places attract renowned royalty because of their sublime setting.
Check out these incredible islands for your long-awaited designation wedding.

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

This 35-minute ferry ride right from the heart of Auckland brings you to the “island of wine”—Waiheke Island. Exchange your “I dos” in this magical isle that offers a picturesque backdrop of shimmering emerald waters and vine-covered valleys.
A number of couples have exchanged their vows either on a cliff overlooking the sea, on the beach or among the vines. Then, they hold the reception at the closest local vineyard restaurant, which features superb Pacific Rim local wines and cuisines.
In any case, you’ll be swept off your feet with the majestic beauty of Waiheke Island.

The Azores, Portugal

According to legend, the nine lovely, yet lonely, volcanic islands about 800mi off the coast of Portugal are the remains of the famed City of Atlantis. However, in reality, much like the islands of Hawaii, the Azores archipelago was born out of the volcanic activity.
The islands were first settled by Europeans dating as far back as the 1400s. Dubbed as the “Hawaii of the Atlantic”, this archipelago has long been under the radar yet still represented a beckoning blip on the radar of promising far-flung destination for both seasoned and first-time travellers.
Its beckoning blip pulsed brighter following UNESCO’s and other organisation’s recognition over the years.

The Azores is perfect for a breathtakingly beautiful gorgeous wedding venue or even a memorable honeymoon destination thanks to its stellar volcanic scenery, gastronomic-rich delicacies and of course spa-cation offers.

Your guests will enjoy the lush gardens and the geothermal springs scattered around the islands. Not only that, toast your nuptials with their local wines. The region’s vineyards have since been trending and have been, for centuries, a favourite of the Russian czars. Imagine that! You’ll be drinking like royalty at your wedding.

If you are going to travel with your children better plan ahead of time to make it a comfortable trip for the whole family. Here are some ways on how you can travel with your children and enjoy it with them:

Pack Smart

Don’t pack a lot of clothes and be smart when packing clothes since you can always buy what you need in your chosen place. However, it is necessary to bring the essentials. Wear your heaviest clothes on the flight and encourage your children to pack their own clothes to teach them travel skills and to minimize complaints.

Choose comfortable and versatile clothes and colour coordinated separates. You should also pack according to what you will need first. For instance, a change of clothes after for dinner, pyjamas, or in case of accidents.

Be Flexible

You don’t actually need to travel during the peak season because that would really eat most of your budget. Even if your kids are still in school, you can consider travelling outside of major school holiday periods.

Get yourself the chance the best day to capture a cheap flight that will leave you a couple more hundreds of dollars that you can use instead for the trip.

Choose a Kid-Friendly Location

Pick a location that is kid friendly like a safe and central area that is close to food outlets, amusement parks, the beach, local attractions and all the amenities your kids will enjoy. Your chosen hotel should be kid friendly too.

Kids love to stay in hotels with swimming pools and game rooms. So if they offer those things, then you are in luck. The hotel should also be safe too because you might have to leave them for just five minutes and you want to feel secure that they are in good hands.

Travel writers mostly discuss what to do when you travel, but you rarely find discussions about what you should not do when you are on the road. There are even times when travellers make a lot of mistakes that lead to lost time, wasted money and even missed opportunities.

Here are two common travel mistakes that you should avoid:

Avoid eating near a major tourist site

Of course, there are a lot of restaurants where you can eat while you are on a major tourist site. However, the price near those major places is mostly double the price and half the serving and flavour of what you’ll find elsewhere. When food establishments know that visitors are not coming back, then they do not have any problems with consistency and quality.

So instead of trying to eat near a major tourist spot, walk at least five blocks away from one. The further you are from the tourist spot, the cheaper and tastier the food would get. You can also search through websites like OpenRice, Foursquare or Yelp and see the locals rating.

Avoid exchanging money at the airport

Exchanging your money at the airport is a very bad decision because they mostly give customers the worst exchange rates. The safest way and is mostly close to getting an interbank rate is when you just use an ATM or credit card. Simply using your plastic will avoid getting ripped off in money exchanges.

Never exchange money unless you need it. And in some cases, you may really have to exchange cash, then go to the nearest bank to get better rates, otherwise stick to plastic.

Are you planning to visit Myanmar? Then you may want to know more about this mysterious and remarkable destination in Asia. The country offers some of the most notable historical sites that can easily attract travellers to tour this country in South Eastern Asia.

There are many touristic attractions travellers can enjoy in Myanmar. Temples, gardens, and museums are some of the great places to see for many travellers.

One of the most popular touristic destinations that attract many travellers to spend their holidays in Myanmar is the capital city of Yangon. The city is highlighted with many statues of Buddha in different sizes.

The City Of Gardens

Nicknamed “the city of gardens,” Yangon city features many gardens, natural parks, and diverse tropical trees. There are also several museums and temples around the city and many of these attractions are usually included in travel packages.

The Golden Pagoda

One of the city’s popular tourist destination is the Shwedagon Pagoda. This spectacular architectural masterpiece is highlighted with a wonderful dome that was built in the Stupa style of building. Its dome was elegantly coated with 800 slots of gold, jewellery, and diamonds.

This 2500 years old pagoda is one of the most significant Buddhism religious foundations in Myanmar. Written all over the dome of the Pagoda are Buddhism verses, which is why the dome symbolizes knowledge. It stands at 1600 meters and surrounded by wonderful ornaments, the dome is truly majestic and highly regarded by many travellers touring Myanmar.

Hlawga National Park

This national park in Yangon stands as one of the most favourite touristic spots in the country. So if you love gardens and parks, then you should not miss this enchanting location. Located around 30 kilometres away from the centre of Yangon, the park features its large impressive lake that was built in the 1920s. The 800 acres of land also houses more than 70 rare kinds of animals and more than 85 kinds of birds.

Not because you want to travel the world does not mean that you should spend most of your savings. If you are a wise traveller, you will know that going to expensive destinations may not be a good idea.

While you can definitely travel to expensive cities in Europe but if you are aiming to travel for a year or more and you are not that rich, well, you can find more countries that can allow you to travel to different great locations without actually breaking your bank.

Here are some things that you should consider to travel cheaply

Are you a city person or can you stay anywhere?

There is a huge difference in prices between staying in the city and small town countries. Whether you are in a third world country or a developed one, the prices are always up if you stay in the city.

In many cases, the prices are doubled if you stay in the city like if you are going to stay in London vs Nottingham, Mumbai vs Hampi, Buenos Aires vs Cafayate, Prague vs Mikulov, Budapet vs Eger, and so on.

If you plan to stay mostly in the city, make sure to double your budget. Otherwise, stay there for a couple of days, then move to a less crowded place.

Can you put up with a little discomfort?

Along with your travels, you will encounter some challenges in places where you might stay and the prices for them. You need to asses if you can settle without hot water while showering or if your room is not that comfortable.

There are ways to cut your budget for lodging such as couchsurfing, housesitting, and crashing with a friend or with friends of friends, but if you do not have these, better plan this in advance. And better to test the water if you can live without some not so necessities such as hot water for showers, a comfy bed, an air-conditioned train rooms and so on. If you think you can handle without them, then you will be able to save more.