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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan
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Want to know where to shop, eat, drink and stay at the world’s top travel destinations?
Let Kevin Flanagan bring you his twenty years of experience as travel editor and writer for publications such as The Sunday Independent and the Sunday Times.
Kevin’s done the research so you know exactly where to go and what to do so you can have an unforgettable experience on your holiday or city break.
Remember to check out www.TheTopTravelDestinations.com website too!
Let Kevin Flanagan bring you his twenty years of experience as travel editor and writer for publications such as The Sunday Independent and the Sunday Times.
Kevin’s done the research so you know exactly where to go and what to do so you can have an unforgettable experience on your holiday or city break.
Remember to check out www.TheTopTravelDestinations.com website too!
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THE FONTEYN & NUREYEV YEARS from both inside and outside of the theatreKevin discovered a career in ballet very late in life (he was 19 years old - relatively late for a budding ballet dancer), but this led to some outstanding moments and memories. Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Venice has played a big part in Kevin’s life, and here he shares a few key moments of the magic this unique city can weave! Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
VENICE IN A DAY! 5 THINGS TO DO Join Kevin as he takes you on a fascinating tour of this unique city. He’ll show you where to eat, drink, sightsee, shop and stay all in a day! (links to each below)Eat: Al Mercà – Campo Bella Vienna, Rialto Market area, Venice. Cicchetti €2–3 👉 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d1890952-Reviews-Al_Merca-Venice_Veneto.htmlDrink: Harry’s Bar – Calle Vallaresso 132, 30124 Venice. Spritz €12–15 👉 https://www.cipriani.com/en/harrys-bar-veniceDo: Venice Lido – Vaporetto to Lido Santa Maria. Public beach free; huts €100–300/day 👉 https://www.visit-venice-italy.com/venice-lido.htmlShop: Quorami – Artisan slipper shop, Venice Lido 👉 https://www.facebook.com/QuoramiShoesStay: Il Palazzo Experimental – Dorsoduro 1410, Venice. €200–300/night 👉 https://www.palazzoexperimental.comDo visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Kevin and his school pal Spencer visited the catalan capital when both were 16 years old schoolboys with only one thing on their minds. And what did they get? Listen to this tragic tale of young love (or lust) gone unanswered!Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Join Kevin as he takes you on a fascinating tour of this Catalan city. He’ll show you where to eat, drink, sightsee, shop and stay all in a day! (links to each below)Eat: Disfrutar – Villarroel 163, 08036 Barcelona. Avg €200–250 pp 👉 https://www.disfrutarbarcelona.comDrink: Can Paixano (La Xampanyeria) – Carrer de la Reina Cristina 7, 08003 Barcelona. Cava from €1 👉 https://www.canpaixano.comDo: Park Güell – Carmel Hill, Barcelona. Entry €10 👉 https://parkguell.barcelona/enShop: Passeig de Gràcia – Designer boulevard, Eixample. Avg purchase €50+ 👉 https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/1227/passeig-de-gracia.htmlStay: Soho House Barcelona – Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli 4, 08002 Barcelona. €250–350/night 👉 https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/houses/soho-house-barcelonaDo visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Sitges may be the LGBTQ capital of the world, but it also has some of the best cultural events that you could wish for. In this episode, Kevin takes you by the hand and gives you a taste of a normal cultural night in Sitges that will live long in the memory.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
It is known worldwide as a gay capital par excellence, but as Kevin found out, it is that and more. “Really, one of the most diverse and friendly cities I have ever visited. Join Kevin as he takes you on a tour of this Catalan gem.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinations
Join Kevin as he is blown away by what he describes as “the most beautiful and mystical space I have ever walked in outside nature!” Yes, we are visiting Antoni Gaudí’s (1852–1926) visionary Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona. “Don’t die before you walk into this building, as it will give you a taste of heaven!” Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
The city that has it all, and what better way to see it than from the top of a bus! Join Kevin as he takes a trip around the magnificent city that is the capital of the fiercely independent region of Spain.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
What is it about the friendliness of the Irish that makes every traveller feel welcome? When Kevin first arrived from London many years ago, he had a hard time understanding the Irish—until one night in a pub in Sandymount changed everything.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Kevin takes you on a tour of one of his favourite cities and shares a full day’s itinerary—including somewhere to visit, a popular tourist tour, a restaurant to eat in, a place to shop, and finally, a bar for a celebratory drink!Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
We’ve all seen the TV shows about renovating an old house or villa abroad. But what is it really like? Kevin quizzes his friend Bimbi, who has not only moved part-time to Italy but also taken on the challenge of restoring an architectural gem in the heart of town. What are the benefits, the challenges, and the rewards?Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
We all dream of buying a holiday home and spending part of the year somewhere with sunshine and great food. Well, Kevin’s friend Spencer Power has done just that, and he shares his tips with Kevin on how to select, buy, and settle down in a different part of the world.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
While in Iceland, Kevin is bowled over to meet one of the most controversial and tragic figures in modern pop culture. Not only the wife of John Lennon, but the person single-handedly charged with ending The BeatlesDo visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Kevin goes to the top of the world for an experience like no other and including fire, ice, music chess and a bit of fermented shark. Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
According to the latest data, the Titanic Museum in Belfast is near the top of the “Most boring places to visit” list. Kevin goes on a visit to find the truth behind a museum that has broken all recordsDo visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Kevin looks at the latest research, which lists the world’s most boring attractions as voted for by the public. Find out who is on the list and why!Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
There are things you never want to see again on your travels and things you never want to forget. A visit to The Killing Fields, followed by a visit to the temple of Angkor Wat, provides such a confusing but unforgettable travel experience.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, surprised me more than any other city. From a raw and violent history to unexpected charm, here’s why Cambodia’s capital still haunts and delights me.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
Kevin and his grandson Kuba, sit down to discuss what makes the perfect travel companion, as they journey around Lake Garda.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev
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