Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Is Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca open to tourists? And how to visit
IS HASSAN II MOSQUE IN CASABLANCA OPEN TO TOURSTS: HOW TO VISIT. Casablanca isn’t always at the top of people’s Morocco itineraries, but there is one attraction that makes the city well worth visiting: the Hassan II Mosque. Located right on the Atlantic coast, it’s the most famous landmark in…
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Rick’s Café in Casablanca: all you need to know
RICK’S CAFE IN CASABLANCA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” – Casablanca (1942) Rick’s Café in Casablanca is one of those places that lives more in our imagination than in reality. Thanks to the…
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15 best things to do in Essaouira
15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN ESSAOUIRA. After four days in Essaouira, I had around 1,000 photos of cats on my camera roll. They were everywhere – poised on every corner, patiently waiting to be photographed. Curled up in rugs, lined up on benches, I even caught one sprawled across…
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Arvia Caribbean Itinerary Highlights
ARVIA CARIBBEAN ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS AND WHAT TO DO ON EACH ISLAND. When we decided to join our first ever cruise, we were very clear that we wanted to find an itinerary that maximised our time on shore and gave us the chance to visit as many Caribbean islands as possible.…
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Is a Full-Day Island Tour the best way to see Grenada?
IS A FULL-DAY ISLAND TOUR THE BEST WAY TO SEE GRENADA? When we visited Grenada on a two-week Caribbean cruise, it was one of the islands we were most looking forward to. But once we started planning our day ashore, we quickly realised how difficult it was to choose the…
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Cycling on Sint Maarten: our experience
CYCLING ON SINT MAARTEN: OUR EXPERIENCE. Cycling around Sint Maarten felt like a brilliant idea when we first planned it. An island, sunshine, sea views, and the freedom to explore at our own pace. What could possibly go wrong? In reality, cycling Sint Maarten was a mix of adventure, challenge,…
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Harbour Lights Beach Club: what to expect
HARBOUR LIGHTS BEACH CLUB: WHAT TO EXPECT. Towards the end of our two week Caribbean cruise, we had two days in Barbados before heading home (very much against our will I should add.) As a beach lover, I wanted just one more day of sand and sea. And I wanted…
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Best things to do near Bridgetown Cruise Port
BEST THINGS TO DO NEAR BRIDGETOWN CRUISE PORT. Barbados is one of the easiest Caribbean islands to explore independently from a cruise ship, and Bridgetown is a great place to dock. There’s loads to do from the port, especially if you’re keen to explore on foot or up for taking…
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A guide to Carlisle Bay: the nearest beach to Bridgetown
A GUIDE TO CARLISLE BAY: THE NEAREST BEACH TO BRIDGETOWN. When your cruise itinerary includes two full days in Barbados, it feels like an invitation to slow right down, and that’s exactly what we did. We visited the island onboard Arvia and, rather than rushing around on tours or packing…
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How to Visit Galleon Beach and Hike to Shirley Heights
HOW TO VISIT GALLEON BEACH AND HIKE TO SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. We found ourselves in Antigua with two days to spare and absolutely no plan. After a bit of research, we decided to dedicate one of those days to the English Harbour area, and it turned out to be the perfect…