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The Essential Travel Magazine is the ultimate online travel resource for armchair travellers and avid globetrotters alike, featuring; practical advice, money saving tricks of the trade and our pick of the best destinations to keep you inspired between trips.

Travel Q&A

Can I Keep My Car Keys When Using Airport Parking?

Can I Keep My Car Keys When Using Airport Parking?

Worried about what might happen when you leave behind your car keys after using airport parking? Can you keep your car keys when using airport parking? Essential Travel answer your questions.

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How Do I Get An Electronic Visa To Travel To Australia?

How Do I Get An Electronic Visa To Travel To Australia?

Getting your Australian electronic authorisation visa shouldn't be a drama. Read our comprehensive breakdown of the process and make sure you 're in the clear well ahead of time.

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Top 10

Top 10 Stag And Hen Locations

Top 10 Stag And Hen Locations

Tying the knot? Looking for the perfect location to end your single days? Make sure your Stag or Hen party is something you'll never forget. Essential Travel reveals the UK's Top 10 Stag and Hen locations from across the United Kingdom.

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Top 10 Sporting Breaks

Top 10 Sporting Breaks

The sporting universe is descending on London in July for the Olympics, but that isn't the only sporting entertainment to be had. See our comprehensive list of all stripes of sport to enjoy to watch or participate in.

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How To

How To Learn A Language

How To Learn A Language
This month we're breaking down this seemingly impossible task and giving you the best tips on how to learn a foreign language. Learn more
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24 Hour Guides

24 Hours In Cardiff

24 Hours In Cardiff
Caerdydd or Cardiff is the beautiful capital city of Wales. Essential Travel has put together a program of the best ways to entertain yourself in the city.
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The Buzz

Essential Travel's Summer Reads for 2012

Essential Travel's Summer Reads for 2012
Essential Travel's Summer Reads For 2012 This summer's looking to be a fantastic one with some amazing events lined up, but we know that sometimes you just want to get away, relax and read a good book. We've got something for everyone as we put together our four favourite reads for the summer, and one to read until we get there!
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Travel Blog

Dine on Rockefeller Centre

Rockefeller Restaurant Days Logo

Rockefeller Center is putting on a extravaganza of gastronomy as they host their annual Restaurant Days. Pull up a chair and enjoy some alfresco dining.

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