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A little bit of Cory

Init, though? No matter where you're from, you will always leave a little bit of you when you go. It could be the weather. It could be the food. It could be the people. No matter, they matter to you. We brits are no different. The only difference…

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Jet with me Tim?

Ready for more fun and education on how to spend your holidays and how not to? Regular readers will know today's wizard, The UK's Walk with me Tim. We've featured him a number of times for several reasons. He's funny, kind of tongue in cheek, kind of cheeky, but ever so smart when…

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Paris Bikes? Bike & Subscribe!

From our perspective, those two words, the subject and the location must surely be making your heart race, just as much as the bikes themselves will do for you (as long as you're safe and thoughtful.) And, yes, as you might expect, we have just the ticket for you. You may never want…

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Meet the Star Seeker.

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. Star Seeker will have 112 spacious suites, all but ten featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The ship also boasts five dining options (all are…

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Bora Bora. Never a chore.

So nice, they named it twice. Bora Bora—a tiny volcanic island in French Polynesia surrounded by a protective coral reef—is widely regarded as the ultimate luxury escape. While the world is full of beautiful tropical islands, Bora Bora stands completely alone in the travel landscape because of its unique geological layout. It isn't…

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Small ships. Big joy.

Tahiti cruises. Are you already bolting for your credit card and your passport? If not, you'd better get a move on. This kind of fun, location, and modus operandi don't merge together often. We see lots of travel offers and travel fun, but, in this case, we're still feeling like…

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Feeling sheepish? It’s not baaaad.

Hopping on jets and cruise ships is surely one of life's best pleasures. You know where you're going and you can't wait to get there. And, with today's selections of destinations and activities, the sky's the limit. But if you've kind of hit the wall with the typical places to frolic, may…

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A flash in the Desert.

One by one, country by country, city by city, countries are finally recognizing that rail is not the future, it's now. We don't have to bang on and on like we do here at Matouring. We know that rail is (or should be) the king of travel for every country. So it's…

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World Cup Fever!

In our household, football (and that means European and international with the round ball that you kick with your feet and not throw with your arm) is massive. To wit: The FIFA Men's World Cup holds the record for the highest attendance of any world championship. The tournament in North America has shattered all…

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Mashpi.

Cloud forest hotel. Ready for something truly unusual? Something that you can be reasonably sure that your chums haven't done it yet, and may not do it: "it's too much hassle" When you take a look at the logistics, you might question the endeavor too. Welcome to Mashpi, Cloud…

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Belvilla.

With the world in an uproar and this moment in time, it's often a bit of a salve that we could benefit from. Once again, we bring to light our European travel and holiday partners Belvilla. We love them because they're not the everyday. They're also not everywhere, which makes them…

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Get Out!!

A few weeks back, an affiliate partner (now) called Get Out! contacted us about a relationship. Their feature is to get access to dozens of the best attractions, activities, and local experiences with one membership you can use all year long. One membership, hundreds of places to go Explore more, spend less…

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Valldemossa.

So you think you know Spain, eh? We've been many, many times and it feels like we're only scratching the surface. So when Valldemossa popped up on our radar, we had to make a beeline to get there. Valldemossa is a breathtaking medieval village nestled high in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain…

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Marella Cruises . . and how!

There's always time for a cruise. Isn't there enough noise and fuss on the planet to make you want to run in the opposite direction? We think so. And who better to welcome you aboard to get away from that all that? A cruise with our European travel partners, TUI! TUI Cruises…

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Vidanta whirled

The minute you put your feet on the ground of the rather amazing VidantaWorld Amusement park in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, your heart will be racing and so will your family. Who will get to the incredible activities faster? You, or them? It's a happy race to the finish. Let's get started.…

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Meals on Wheels

We all love our kids, no matter how young or old they are. That's why we had them. As they start to mature (like ours) the urge to spend more time with them becomes more acute. We know that they will eventually flee the nest, but it still leaves a little pang of remorse that…

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Vidanta. No Banta. It’s the real thing!

We here at matouring, on a daily basis, thank our lucky stars that our "job" is discovering new and exciting things to do. Whether it's tours, or flights, or stays, we get as excited as you do. So, if you're not aware, please meet Vidanta: just what you've been waiting for: What makes Vidanta…

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More-occo

More-occo It's always a wonderful thing to travel, of course. Above and beyond the act of traveling itself is the sometimes ignored or misunderstood benefits. At its core, travel is a disruption of the expected. When we step out of our daily routines and familiar geography, we shake loose the…

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Oook Nui Nui!

Do you know Chief Kamanawanalea? You will soon! Welcome to the big island of Hawaii, and there are loads of top things to do. Let's get started, shall we? An overview of Hawaii can be broken down by its distinct islands, each offering "the basics"—the foundational experiences that define the island—alongside…

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Amazon? Amazing!

Those of us who live to leap off of the sofa and leap into action to find a new adventure that the world has to offer for us will summarily leap even higher when the word Amazon (the river) appears less than a word, but more of a calling. You know what we mean,…

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