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Why do we head off in the middle of our summers to find sun? Wouldn’t it make more sense to wait till the bleak mid-winter months to seek the sunshine?
Kevin Flanagan shares his top winter sunshine destinations that will warm your heart and soul while the rain and winter storms rage back home!
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Sometimes travel can provide you with a unique and startling experience and in this podcast Kevin Flanagan shares one such outstanding moment, standing beside one of the most beautiful statues of the reclining Buddha in the world. And here, in the tranquility of Northern Thailand, Kevin finds a peace beyond all understanding.
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Kevin takes his grandkids Kuba and Maya to Ghent - one of Europe’s oldest and richest cities. And here the three of them enjoy art, culture and a haunted castle, where they spend hours searching one of the best preserved medieval buildings in the world. They also enjoy amazing boats rides, Ghent-style pizza and the cities legendary waffles! It is a city break not to be missed.
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Holidays don’t just need to be all sun, sea and sand.
Recent years has seen a rise in Dark Tourism: visits to historical sites that have seen the very worst of human behaviour. Kevin Flanagan visits some of the most darkest places on earth and reports on what are the benefits - if any- of seeing what humanbeings do to one another. And his experiences might surprise you!
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Kevin takes his two grandkids Maya (7) and Kuba (10) on a trip to this popular Austrian ski resort, and he finds that there is trouble off the slope. How do you deal with squabbling kids that threaten to disrupt the holiday? Listen to find out . . .
For their visit to Mayrhofen Kevin, Kuba and May were guests of Topflight.ie, the Irish family-owned ski specialists.
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Kevin weighs the pros and cons of using a travel agent versus booking it yourself. Which camp are you in? Read and and take on Kevin’s challenge to see which opinion is right!.
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“In 2002 my friend Alan kept going on about visiting a certain island in the Med whose name I could not pronounce,” says our presenter Kevin Flanagan, “Eventually I booked a scuba diving trip with my son Ciaran to keep him quiet!” The island was Gozo, part of Malta’s three principle islands and the holiday changed Kevin’s life. “Alan was proved right and myself and my family began a love affair that endureds to this day!”
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Is the traditional summer holiday dead? Kevin examines the evidence and finds that global climate change is changing the ways we look at our annual vacation. “With fires, extreme weather conditions and extended periods of 40 degree plus heat - travellers around the world are changing their plans and with good reason.” says Kevin, but what are we to do in the face of severe weather warnings and the resultant travel disruption? In this podcast Kevin looks at the data and sees some grounds for optimism. “It’s a problem that we all face and a problem we all helped to create,” he adds, “so the answer is in our hands.”
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The word “Hidden Gem” is often overused but when it comes to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, it is “entirely appropriate” according to Kevin Flanagan. Kevin goes on to explain that “I was not even sure where Slovenia was let alone Ljubljana!” But that all changed on a recent trip. “The city is one of the most sophisticated and friendly I have ever visited. It’s like Paris but on a human, manageable scale. And when it comes to food and wine it sometimes outperforms it’s bigger rival, which says it all.” In this podcast Kevin gives you a flavour of what it is like to visit this amazing hidden gem!
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I was in Dubai Airport waiting for a flight home when I heard the devastating news that one of my best friends, Paul McGlade, had died suddenly. I was in shocked disbelief and broke down in tears. One week later I am recording this podcast both as a memorial to a great friendship and as a wake-up call to myself (and anyone who is listening) as to the importance of healing rifts and keeping friendships alive.
In this podcast I recall three destinations I visited with Paul: Goa in India, Marbella and London. Destinations that have given me precious memories of a friend that will last a lifetime. Rest in peace Paul and thanks for these memories!
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Ever been to a hometown wedding that was ruined by the rain or cold? Or full of people that don’t know one another? Kevin Flanagan has and he has found a remedy. ”Many European weddings are prohibitively expensive and often packed with distant relatives or friends that meet for a day and are rarely seen again.”
So what is the remedy? In this podcast Kevin recounts two recent nuptials that combined a fabulous sun holiday with an intimate party setting, while NOT costing the earth. Listen to find out Kevin’s Secret To A Happy Wedding!
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Kevin Flanagan takes his two travelling pals, Kuba (10) and Maya (7), to a city that utterly delighted them. “I found Antwerp had everything for an adult,” Kevin said, “fabulous restaurants and lively bars, while the art offering is second-to-none. And the newly developed docklands area has such terrific additions as the MAS - the Museum aan de Stroom, which afforded us hours of fun.”
And the kids? “Kuba and Maya had a ball. From the zoo to Chocolate Nation (the largest chocolate themed museum in the world), it was non-stop fun. Maya and Kuba could not recommend Antwerp highly enough.”
Kevin added, “And it is so ethnically diverse, with at least 166 different nationalities. As well as the world’s famous Diamond Quarter, where 84% of the world's rough diamonds and 50% of cut diamonds are traded. Go see and enjoy this truly fascinating city.”
Listen to the episode now to find out all about travelling to Antwerp. And for more information on Antwerp, visit the accompanying article on The Top Travel Destinations website: https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2024/08/07/antwerp-belgium-top-travel-destinations-guide/
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Have you ever had the misfortune to sit next to some distraught parents as they try and keep their sick, overtired or petulant and narky child quiet? And if you are that parent how do you keep your children entertained and amused enough not to go off the edge?
Kevin Flanagan has a lot of experience travelling with his two young grandkids, Kuba ad Maya, and has observed and learnt some hard lessons. And here he shares his hard-won wisdom on keeping the kids (and therefore himself) happy on both short and long-haul flights. Listen now to find out more.
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Kevin Flanagan looks ahead to the fast-approaching autumn and presents six wonderful city breaks with a difference! From viewing the geysers and natural wonders when visiting Reykjavík in Iceland, to the bohemian hotspots of Tbilisi, Georgia.
From the medieval magnificence of Valletta’s old city in Malta to the raucous, edgy day and night life of Berlin. And from the wonders of Athens, seen at a time of the year when the temperatures are bearable, to the mysteries of Dubrovnik and Cavtat in Croatia.
Check out Kevin’s list by listening to this new episode and make sure your summer ends with a city break that lives long in the memory.
And for more information on Kevin’s city break recommendations, visit the accompanying article on The Top Travel Destinations website: https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2024/07/31/6-hot-city-breaks-for-autumn-top-travel-destinations-guide/
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“Reading a book is like taking a holiday - they are both breaks from the routine of day-to-day life and as such very valuable,” says Kevin Flanagan. But how do you go about selecting your book?
Kevin shares five key ways to pick a book that will both entertain and enlighten you on your precious holiday break! Listen now to find out more. And why not listen back to The Top Travel Destinations special guides to find out where to stay, eat, drink and explore in some of the world’s top destinations?
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Is Sani Resort in Greece the best family-friendly resort in the world? Very possibly! According to TripAdvisor, Sani Resort is one of the Top 10 Hotels for Families in the World, one of the Top 5 Hotels for Families in Europe and the Top Hotel for Families in Greece.
The reasons? Perhaps it is the UEFA approved soccer pitch with coaching courtesy of Chelsea Football Club? Or the Rafa Nadal tennis coaching on first class tennis facilities? The free Babywatch - baby beach-minding service? The vast range of supervised watersports? The 22 restaurants spread over the five hotels on 7klm of white sand? Or is it the ice-cream van that tours the beach offering FREE ice-cream!
Whatever the reason, Kevin Flanagan discusses why this resort is a must for parents with kids from six months to 16 years.
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Did you know that the majority of what we pack in our suitcase is seldom, if ever, used? And with checked-in luggage and being lost at an alarming rate and sky-high prices on large suitcases Kevin shares the secret of successful packing which will also allow you to save money!
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Nada Belazouz (https://www.instagram.com/belaz_spots/) is one of France’s most popular influencers and here she shares with Kevin her favourite places to shop, eat, drink, party, explore and stay. It is the true insider's guide and one that will help anyone attending the Paris Olympics or planning a short city break.
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Leading travel company Click&Go Holidays carried out a survey that showed that 56% of people had still not booked their summer holidays as of July 4th - Independence Day. And this prompted Kevin Flanagan to look at how you can actually turn this lateness in booking to your advantage by finding some of the best deals around!
“Travel companies need to sell their allocations of hotel beds and flights,” says Kevin, “so if you are clever and follow my advice, you can actually land fabulous bargains - bargains that even booking early can hardly match.”
Listen to the episode now to find out more. And why not listen back to The Top Travel Destinations special guides to find out where to stay, eat, drink and explore in some of the world’s top destinations?
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“Málaga Old Town is a place that everybody has heard about but few have actually visited!” The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery told Kevin Flanagan. “I’ve been coming to Málaga for 30 years without ever actually going into the old city. And it's a gorgeous city.”
Sarah describes the incredible architecture, the amazing streets buzzing with tapas bars, and of course the museum and birthplace of its local hero Pablo Picasso.
Join Sarah as she takes us on a personal tour revealing some of Málaga's hidden gems. As Kevin said, “This is a podcast that is not to be missed!”
For full details on Málaga recommendations, read the accompanying travel guide here on The Top Travel Destinations website: https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2024/07/15/malaga-old-town-a-personal-tour-with-the-travel-expert-sarah-slattery-top-travel-destinations-special/
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