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We anticipate ‘off the beaten track’ destinations as well as cities being top choices for 2023 – such as Seoul, Berlin, Querétaro, Budva and Boston. Seoul offers a unique combination of lavish futuristic architecture and traditional temples while Berlin will certainly provide plenty of exciting features including the world-renowned museums and vibrant nightlife. For a more laid-back approach to travel, head over to Querétaro in Mexico. This small city has recently gained attention as one of the cultural hot spots for visitors wishing to explore picturesque colonial buildings and squares amidst deserts and mountains. Although much smaller than Seoul or Berlin, Budva in Montenegro gives travellers a taste of Mediterranean charm with its fresh seafood restaurants and stunning seaside promenade. Last but not least is Boston: esteemed universities, historical sites like Fenway Park as well as nearby trails full of nature make this city worth every minute you spend there.

Generally, the most important time during the festive season in Italy is La Vigilia on Christmas Eve. During dinner on the 24th, families usually come together around the table eating lot of delicious food. The meal lasts late into the night, and then families leave their feasting to attend midnight mass. On Christmas day, you can expect to start the meal with seafood salad, salmon or tuna, gamberetti in salsa rosa (shrimp with cocktail sauce), as well as cured meats. The main course, depending on the region, consists of the famous tortellini in broth, lasagne, or pasticcio or for Customer Onboarding Advisor Will ‘the amazing baked pasta prepared just like grandma taught’ . Whatever the menu, Italians cannot end their lunch without some famous Christmas treats pandoro and panettone. Although some Italian families generally give gifts to children on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the tradition should be to wait

See why OwnerDirect.com is the better way to travel

By Kris Wallace

Thinking of booking a vacation? Do yourself a favour: Read this first!

10. Space, space and more space.

On average, a vacation
home gives you more than 1,300 square feet in which to stretch out, unwind,
and enjoy. By comparison, hotel rooms are virtual shoeboxes with an average
of just 325 square feet.1

9. $$$.

Vacation homes are almost always more affordable than hotels. Take Maui, for example. The average nightly rate for a hotel room in the Hawaiian paradise is $270 not including taxes.2 A vacation home on the island averages $346.3 Yes, it’s a wee bit more, but
remember how much more space you’ll be getting. Factor in the cost
of eating out three times a day, and a vacation home with a fully-equipped
kitchen can be a significantly better value!

8. “Run

January is historically the busiest month for holiday bookings. Many travellers try to take advantage of fresh starts and new beginnings by planning their holiday getaways early in the year. This backed by popular travel company TUI who experience a surge in bookings every January, particularly amongst European travellers who are fighting the winter blues. Although January can typically be a slow month in terms of tourism, this means there tends to be more discounts available than usual; and prices are often lower than they would be at any other time of year.

Generally speaking, the earlier you book – the better. This way, you’ll have plenty of time to compare prices and find good deals before they disappear. The same goes for off-season travel. Booking ahead can is one of the best ways to book a cheap holiday. We recently summarised the most popular travel trends of 2022, and

After almost two years of being indoors and many people working from home, more and more travellers are choosing to go off-grid and focus on their health and wellness. Booking.com found that in 2023, 55% of travellers want to go off-grid and 36% would choose to spend no time using WiFi. A further 42% of guests want to go on a break which focuses on their mental and physical health, which could include retreats such as meditation and cookery courses. Hotels.com also revealed that whilst almost half of global travellers are ‘more open to wellness breaks than ever before’ – the quirkier the better going forward. The booking site experienced a 30% increase in demand for wellness trips in 2022, with alternative getaways such as forest bathing, chakra sessions, food boot camps, and fruit harvesting becoming increasingly more popular. Be sure to let guests know about wellness experiences in your