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wherewewere
Fresh stories, port notes, and practical escapes from the wherewegoing? team.
Orange, early starts and a serious taste of luxury: our day at the easyJet holidays Orange Powwow
There are some work days that feel like work, and then there are days that remind you exactly why you love being part of the travel industry. Our trip to the easyJet holidays Orange Powwow at St George’s Park in Burton upon Trent was definitely the latter.
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Meeting PortAventura World at The Big Event Belfast
After meeting Zoe Holt, Sales Manager UK and Ireland for PortAventura World, at The Big Event in Belfast, we left feeling even more excited about one of our favourite Spanish theme park destinations. From Shambhala thrills and Ferrari Land speed to family shows, themed hotels and sunny Salou beach days, PortAventura World is the kind of place that proves a holiday can be fun, flexible and full of proper “remember this?” moments.
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Paamiut: A Quiet Corner of Greenland Beneath the Midnight Sun
Some destinations leave an impression because of what you do there. Others stay with you because of how they make you feel. Paamiut, on Greenland’s southwest coast, was one of those places for me.
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St Thomas: Wow
The most amazing hidden gem. Stepping off the cruise ship, I took a look around, inhaled the warm, salty Caribbean air, and whispered to myself, “I think I’m going to like this place.” Truthfully? I was wrong. I didn’t just like it… I absolutely LOVED it. St. Thomas has this immediate, infectious energy. The dock was a vibrant chaos of steel drum music drifting through the humidity, cheerful locals guiding visitors, and the faint, sweet scent of roadside rum punches being mixed in the sunshine.
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Miami at Easter: The Full Cruise Experience (Broken Elevator and All)
Right, let's talk Miami. Specifically, Miami at Easter. Because, honestly, if you're thinking about a cruise from Miami around that time, you're probably also thinking about a lot of things. Will it be chaos? Will the hotel be decent? Will I actually get to the ship on time? Will the traffic be a nightmare? And, crucially, what happens when you come back from the cruise and still have a couple of days to enjoy?
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