The Velvet Runway

STYLE, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL INSPIRATION

Tag: Travel

Hair care travel tips

  Hair Care Travel tips As you have seen from my travel posts, (see here, for my recent trip to Madrid) I love travelling and travel whenever and wherever I can. However, it’s not always easy to maintain a beauty and hair care routine when you’re on the road. Firstly, there’s the problem…

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Staying Safe on Your First Big Trip

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post with our tips for staying safe on your first big travel trip.  Traveling is fantastic. Whether you are heading to a faraway land for a lengthy stay or taking a big trip to travel the world, never staying in the same place for more…

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Why you should visit San Antonio, Texas

Texas is classed as the second largest state in the USA, but yet, it is probably still under the radar when it comes to booking holidays and visiting some of the amazing cities and locations within it, so here are my reasons why you should visit San Antonio Texas. Of course, if you…

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The Best Last-Minute Holiday Destinations

Guest post by Victoria Lim* Finding a great last-minute holiday offer is somewhat like having a winning lottery ticket, so to help you we’ve put together our tips for finding the best last-minute holiday destinations. Last-minute offers can help you save a significant amount of money, and you might even discover something you’ve…

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A day out in Bergues

The fortified town of Bergues is perhaps most famous for the filming of ‘Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis’ (or ‘Welcome to the sticks’), a 2008 French comedy film directed, co-written by, and starring Dany Boon.  Much of the shooting took place in Bergues and you can follow a guided tour to visit some of the…

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French Polynesia

by Nicole Noel* French Polynesia has 118 islands. It seems like a lot, and it seems that – if you see one tropical island, you have seen them all. However, that is not the case with the gorgeous French Polynesia. Some of these islands stand out with their beauty, cultural or natural wonders. For…

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Madrid City Break

by Jess Signet * Read on for some ideas of what to do on a Madrid City break, including sightseeing and shopping on the Gran Via, relaxing in ‘El Retiro’ Park , soaking up some culture at the ‘Prado National Museum’, visiting the ‘Santiago Bernabéu Stadium’  (home to Real Madrid) and eating and drinking in…

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Guest post : Queensland, Australia

Queensland is one of the most beautiful places in Australia, and I am delighted to share this guest post by Nicole Noel* with some ideas of what to do in Queensland, including visiting Brisbane, the rain forests and national parks, the Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef and Hervey Bay. How to Spend Unforgettable…

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Outfit of the day : Street-Style Laguna Beach

On the drive down the PCH, Laguna Beach is located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, so it seemed to be the perfect stopping point for some photos of this outfit. Outfit of the day : Street-Style Laguna Beach * Laguna Beach is just a few kilometres from Crystal Cove State Park, where…

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Street-Style San Diego

I am so excited to be back in San Diego, as I only managed to spend two days here on my last visit, which isn’t enough to do justice to this amazing place, which is the final stop on the drive down the PCH (just before the Mexican border). Outfit of the day:…

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