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Top 10 Portugal

Advantages of Living in Portugal

Wondering why you should be living in Portugal? Thinking of moving there but need a little more convincing? Or perhaps you are choosing your place in the sun and need some inspiration? Send My Bag is here to help with its top ten reasons to move to Portugal.

Best Cycling Routes

Best Cycling Routes in the World

Send My Bag brings you the best cycling routes in the world to help you choose something different for this year's holiday. Don’t just opt for any run of the mill cycling route. Why not tackle one of the routes found on many cyclists’ bucket lists? You can choose to do just part of the route, or challenge yourself to complete the entire course, and get to witness some amazing landscapes while you’re at it. 

Cruises

The Pros and Cons of Taking a Cruise

A cruise may represent a dream holiday for many, conjuring images of crystal blue seas, stunning sunsets and unrivalled luxury. For others, a cruise suggests cramped living conditions, sea sickness and tacky entertainment. For those of you trying to decide whether or not a cruise is right for you, Send My Bag has put together some pros and cons for you to consider:

Half Term Holidays

5 Steps to Help You Cope During The Half-Term Holidays

This weekend many of you will be heading away with the kids for the half-term holidays. This is a great time for the kids to unwind and have some fun. This doesn’t mean your sanity has to suffer, however. Follow these simple tips from Send My Bag to create a half-term holiday that benefits the whole family.

Valentine's Day

5 Romantic Holiday Destinations for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to get a wonderful Valentine's getaway planned for your partner. Perhaps you need a beautiful backdrop for a proposal? Or maybe you’re looking to reignite the romance in your relationship? Send My Bag has you covered with these five super romantic holiday destinations.

Best Things to Do in London

Best Things to Do in London

If you are looking for things to do in London, Send My Bag is here to help. London is an exciting city packed with sights to see, shows to watch, restaurants to eat at and shops to spend your cash in. But if you only have a limited amount of time to spend in London, it may be hard to decide what to prioritise. To help you out, we bring you what we consider to be the cream of the crop. 

Air Travel Faux Pas

The Top Ten Air Travel Faux Pas: A Guide for First Time Flyers

If it's your first time flying, you may not be aware of the etiquette surrounding air travel. Air travellers can be an irritable bunch, especially when the air travel rule book isn't adhered to. There's no need to worry about annoying another traveller, however, if you try not to make any of the following air travel faux pas.

Travelling with Kids

Top Ten Tips for Travelling with Kids

There is so much to think about and to plan when you are travelling with kids and this will vary according to the age of your children, any special needs they might have and the nature of your destination. We can only scratch the surface, but here are some essential points to consider when planning your trip. They should make life that little bit easier.

Top 10 Italy

Top Ten Reasons to Move to Italy

Reasons to move to Italy are plentiful, especially when you consider the hard-hitting winters that much of northern Europe suffers each year. It makes moving to somewhere warmer seem like a pretty good idea. At Send My Bag, we have already extolled the virtues of living in Spain and France, but how about moving to Italy? Here are some reasons why you should make the dream a reality.

Film Buffs

Best Destinations for Movie Buffs

With the film award season upon us, we thought it would be fitting to take a look at some of the best holiday destinations for movie fans and film buffs. We ask which destinations offer the best cinema experience, where are you most likely to run in to your favourite actors, and where can you visit the most filming locations?

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