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Sukhothai has just joined four other cities (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Samui and Phuket) as the latest addition to the growing whl.travel network of travel destinations in Thailand. The recently unveiled website can be visited at www.sukhothai-hotel-link.com.

The restored temples of Sukhothai.

Sukhothai, the literal meaning of which is ‘Dawn of Happiness’, was the capital city of the very first Thai state. The superb temples and monuments of this once-great centre have been lovingly restored and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Steeped in cultural history as well – the Thai alphabet and language are believed to have originated here – it’s a must-see for all travellers interested in the heritage of modern-day Siam. Read More…

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The Anadalusian port city of Málaga is the newest destination in the whl.travel family and the first in Spain. The Málaga website, www.malagahotels.travel, is locally owned and operated by Daniel Villagrán of Quidamtur Travel. Málaga is a truly beautiful Costa del Sol destination, one of the most popular beach cities in Spain, with sand and sun enough to make the perfect holiday! Read More…

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A seaview from Itacaré. ©Auro Queiroz

The small town of Itacaré, on Brazil’s Bahia coast, is the most recent addition to the whl.travel family of travel destinations. Visit the site at www.itacare.travel.

Itacaré is well known as a gathering place for people from all around the world drawn by the diversity of things to see and do – superb surfing, trekking in coastal Atlantic rainforests, rafting on the Contas River,  rappelling/abseiling down the Noré waterfall (yes, Itacaré has waterfalls near the sea!) and more than 14 beaches to explore.

Visitors are also attracted to Itacaré by its ambiance The baianos (people who were born in Bahia) are friendly, hospitable and like to party. Tourists are immediately drawn into this vibe. There’s magic in the air of the little bars at night, so full of different and beautiful people.

Our local partner in Itacaré is Sérgio Cavalcante from Eco Trip Itacaré. Eco Trip was selected as the whl.travel local connection because of the company history as an agency helping incoming travellers to Itacaré. Eco Trip was the first tourism agency in Itacare. The Eco Trip team members have great local knowledge and are incredibly passionate about their destination. Read More…

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One place really off the beaten track and which we don’t cover (as yet) is Antarctica. Nonetheless it is the destination of choice for an old friend of the whl.travel team, Tom Davenport from the World Bank Group, who is at this very moment crossing the continent.

Thomas Davenport, seen here in a banner from his From End 2 End website.

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