A laid back, funky hostel in the seaside village of Punta del Este.

Mixed or female dorms, private singles, doubles or four person share rooms and lovely lounge area surrounded by 16 foot high windows, with a massive hearth and fireplace.

The owners also run a bar, located on the beach just one block from the hostel.

A great place to stopover for a few days en route to Brazil and recharge those backpacker batteries, come rain or shine.

Brian Meissner,
Owner & Operator

Tel / Phone
Uruguay: 0477 2647

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Lovely little place, located between Kaeo and Mangonui. Run by Lyndsey and football fanatic Stefano, on their fifth-generation Northland family farm. Dorms, singles and doubles with a warm homely feel.

After a trek over the farm to historic Kauri dams where you can bathe in natural rockpools or a day at the beach in beautiful and remote Doubtless Bay, treat yourself to one of Stefano's legendary homemade pizzas - yum yum.

A cut above any other hostel I've ever stayed in - a real gem.

Kahoe Farms Hostel, RD 2 Kaeo, New Zealand. Tel: (09) 4051 804
Email: kahoefarms@xtra.co.nz

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Pronounced "thung-gulie", a 14 acre coral island (off the east coast of mainland) which you can walk around in just 20 minutes. A small selection of beach huts - from around £20pppn - are all a stone's throw from the sea. Perfect location for snorkelling/diving and if you're really lucky (like us!), a Humpback whale or two might just swim past the island.

All meals (incl. in price, plus an afternoon cuppa!) served in the communal dining room - also right by the water's edge.

Island run by members of the Methodist Church of Fiji, some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet.

For more information and bookings:
caqalai@owlfiji.com

Tel: (+679) 344 0166,
Caqalai Island, Box 149, Levuka, Fiji Islands

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If you're in the area, make the time to visit this brilliant market, which takes over the town centre and the surrounding streets.

You'll find something for everybody here, from ceramics to jewellery to textiles and meat 'delicacies' you'd probably never wish to try - remember to take your camera too!

Saturdays.
2 hours from Quito, so can be done as a day trip.
Worth staying a few nights though, to explore the surrounding area, including the volcano, Cotopaxi.

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Don't bother with the noisy trams, take the bus instead. It's cheaper, a LOT quicker and more comfortable.

Bus stops all along Gran Via Marques del Turia (2 mins from railway station/5 mins Plaza el Ayuntamiento).

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A charming little pension (budget hotel), run by two sisters, located just on the edge of the El Born district. A great option if you're on a budget.

Rooms - some ensuite, some shared facilities - are bright and airy, basic, but clean and comfortable. Rooms with balconies benefit from plenty of natural light but little noise, considering how close it is to the bustling Born bars and cafes.

Due to the age of the building, there is no lift, so it's a walk up about four flights of stairs to the Pension, which takes up the top two floors. Works off the tapas though!

Carrer de Rera Palau 4 - corner of Placa Olles and a 2 minute walk from Port Vell.
Tel: +34 93 3 19 03 76
Metro: Barceloneta

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This company has 12 apartments - sleeping between 2 and 10 people - coverted from fabulous old buildings. Most are based within a few minutes of the centre of Prague, so are great for short weekend breaks.

It's been over 18 months since I visited - we stayed in Wenceslas 3- but they've added several new apartments since then, so business must be good.

They have an office in England and also a chap based in Prague who will meet you at your apartment.

Great value for great locations.

www.escapetoprague.com

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If you've eaten enough tortilla (I love the stuff, but one has a limit!), then head here for some great veggie tapas and also main meals.

Closed on Sunday and Monday for dinner.

Calle Salvador Giner 6, near Plaza del Carmen (north of Barrio del Carmen).

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