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Experience the benefits of taking a spontaneous holiday. By taking shorter, spontaneous holidays, you may actually experience less stress.

Are you always the first one to try something new? Be the first of your friends to try five of the best 'new' things in the world in 2014.

Have 24 hours or less in a city? Make the most of your stopover and use those hours to extend your holiday a little further.

Instead of opting for the flashy and mass-produced souvenirs, choose to support a local craftsperson instead.

Worried about travelling in a foreign country with allergies? Come prepared with flashcards, and help prevent an interruption in your travels.

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