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About Kelly Johnson
Kelly is both a glampacker and a resident travel agent at Beat the Brochure. Kelly is a solo travel and Europe expert starting her travels as a rep in Ibiza. Kelly dreams every day of living in Hawaii with a very hunky, tanned man and would be much closer to this dream if it weren't for a high heel obsession.
When Animals Travel…
For humans, just getting the office in less than two hours on the train is an amazing accomplishment. However some animals undertake amazing journeys, travelling thousands of miles continuously to reach nesting or breeding grounds. But we are not interested …
4 Unusual Items Left in Hotel Rooms
We have all left a hotel room in a hurry. For most of us, this means a bottle of shower gel, or if you are really unlucky, maybe a jumper or pair of socks gets left behind forever. But in …
13 Destinations to Visit in 2013
Almost unbelievably, 2013 is just around the corner. But instead of sitting slack-jawed looking at the calendar wondering where the past year has gone, you should use your time more wisely and take a look at some of the places …
Bacchanal Buffet: Vegas’s Latest Attraction!
If you love food then you’ll love the new buffet that’s just opened at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. It’s a real culinary feast for your eyes, even before your stomach gets a look in! At first glance and as …
The 8 Weirdest Hotel Rooms
Whilst five star hotel suites will obviously differ compared to three-star rooms, the principles remain the same – you’ll get a bed, an en-suite bathroom, usually a window… But there are some hotels which, for want of a better word, …
Doing it differently in Las Vegas
Everyone thinks of the casinos or quick fix marriages when they think of Las Vegas, otherwise known as Sin City. In fact statistics suggest that weekend visitors to this gambling capital are likely to blow $500 in the gambling dens. …
Looking for Festivals in Gran Canaria
Every year millions of Brits flee to the Canary Islands for a holiday. The islands are blessed with a warmer climate than the UK, even though we know this isn’t difficult. Sitting off the coast of Africa means that even …
The Fun of Fishing in Lanzarote
There are plenty of opportunities for shore fishing in Lanzarote as there are for deep sea fishing. If throwing a line and waiting for your catch to bite is you idea of fun, then here are a few facts and …
Weekly Travel News
An adventure park in Wales jumps on the Boris Johnson bandwagon and boffins have figured out the science behind making the perfect sandcastle. It’s this week’s travel news! For anyone else, it would have been political suicide, but for the …
Weekly Travel News
Britons may be called a nation of dog lovers but we apparently hate children when travelling, and finally something looks like being done against sun lounger hoggers. It’s this week’s travel news! There is nothing worse then a crying baby …
Weekly Travel News
For those of you who love shopping and want to take in a foreign city whilst you do it, Istanbul is the place to head to this month, whilst lovers of the night sky should head to Namibia for a …
Top Summer Solstice Celebrations around the World
I don’t know about you, but the Summer Solstice is definitely something I look forward to every year. The longest day of the year and officially the first day of summer, it’s an ideal cause for celebration and festivities have …
5 Royally Awesome Jubilee Jaunts
The Queen’s Jubilee is fast approaching and for many it’s an enjoyable excuse to make the most of an extra few days off work! Unless you plan to celebrate with the guest of honour herself in London, it’s a great …
Top 5 tips to Survive a Turkish Hammam
Treating yourself to a hammam is fast becoming a must-do activity on every holiday. Originally a favourite amongst holiday-goers in Morocco, a Turkish hammam has become increasingly popular. For anyone who isn’t familiar with a hammam, it is meant to …
Best time to visit Lanzarote 2012
Arguably, there is never really a bad time to pack your suitcase (hand luggage for the low cost airlines) and jet off to a beach for a week but in every destination there a times throughout the year when the …
Top 10 Bars in Turkey for 2012
Turkey is an incresingly popular destination for hedonists looking for a week or two of sunshine, beach bars and nightclubs. Throw in other like-minded people leaving the daily grind at home for a sunny escape and the bars in Turkey …
Which reality tv star would you take to Barcelona?
A Barcelona City Break is perfect for a romantic weekend escape, a girly shopping & cocktail trip or a lads weekend away. Whichever you choose, it is essential you have the perfect person to travel with. Your companion can essentially …
