Another month has flown by and our travel writers have been busy scribbling away and creating a variety of travel blogs. To give you a little taster of what we\u2019ve been up to, we\u2019ve picked out three of our recently published blogs, which cover a variety of travel-related topics from cruising to health and wellness.<\/p>\n

First, we delved into the delights of the northern Italian spa town of Salsomaggiore Terme for Live Adventurously<\/a>. Next, we took a long hard look at Fred Olsen\u2019s luxurious cruise ships to give readers of Bolsover Cruise Club<\/a>‘s blog the inside scoop on the best vessels on the seven seas. Then, we scoured the web to hunt down the cr\u00e8me-de-la-cr\u00e8me of travel content for our September Travel Roundup for\u00a0Pimsleur Approach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is a short extract from each of these blogs \u2014 all written by our expert travel writing team.<\/p>\n

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Live Adventurously: Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Amid the olive groves and lush hills of Parma, this tranquil spa town is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy.\u00a0<\/em>Salsomaggiore Terme\u2019s name is derived from the Italian for \u2018saline water\u2019. And in this world-renowned wellness destination, salt and water are what it\u2019s all about. This region is home to a unique and intensely salty thermal water, known to scientists by the not-so-catchy name of bromo-iodine-salt water.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Name aside, the town\u2019s water has a\u00a0lot\u00a0going for it. Not only does it have a high content of sodium chloride, iodine and bromide, but it is also rich in various precious trace elements, all of which bestow it with healing, therapeutic qualities. This water and the extracted salts can \u2014 and are \u2014 used to help treat and prevent many health problems, from arthritis and respiratory complaints to cellulite. As an added bonus, they\u2019re brilliantly effective when it comes to skin disorders.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Want to know more about\u00a0Salsomaggiore Terme? Read the rest of our blog here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bolsover: Which Fred Olsen Cruise Ship is For Me?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Next up, say ahoy to the Braemar, which we have chosen as the best ship for relaxation in the mighty Fred Olsen fleet. Read an excerpt from our blog post below.<\/p>\n

“Braemar<\/a>\u00a0is a great choice for those looking to unwind and escape everyday stresses, whether that means lounging around with no plans, or letting off some steam by engaging in fun-filled leisure activities. It\u2019s the ideal place to soak up some sunshine, with two outdoor swimming pools and large open deck spaces for sunbathing.<\/em><\/p>\n

You can linger over honey and whiskey cr\u00e8me brulee at the casual\u00a0Palms Caf\u00e9, or curl up with a cup of coffee in one of the Braemar Room\u2019s comfortable armchairs. You can stay in your pyjamas all day and order complimentary room service, choosing from options like cheesecake, sandwiches or ploughman\u2019s platters. If you feel like dancing your cares away in the evening, head to the\u00a0Skylark Club disco; or have a more low-key night sipping cocktails and enjoying an intimate music performance in the chic\u00a0Coral Club.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Want to know which Fred Olsen ships are best for solo travellers, food lovers or culturists? Heav over to Bolsover’s blog, where you can read the full post. You can get there by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pimsleur Approach: September’s Top Travel Links<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Now, onto the last in our trio of travel blogs. This one was written for language learning company Pimsleur Approach and it lists our pick of the best travel links for the month of September.<\/p>\n

“Carole King sang that \u201cit might as well rain until September,\u201d but we think the tipping point from summer to autumn is one of the best times to go traveling. Still need convincing? Read on\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nYou would have to have been hiding under a rock not to know about THAT reclining airline seat spat, but\u00a0this NY Times columnist<\/a>\u00a0looks at the story from a cool, financial angle. Speaking of chilly, Ireland \u2014 where you can experience four seasons in one hour \u2014 isn\u2019t usually noted for its\u00a0beaches<\/a>. But that\u2019s a mistake, according to the Irish Independent newspaper. Just remember to take a sweater.<\/em><\/p>\n

Travel books always get us a little excited, and if\u00a0this review<\/a>\u00a0of Karl Whitney\u2019s \u201cHidden City\u201d from British paper The Telegraph doesn\u2019t make you want to run out and buy it, we don\u2019t know what will.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lastly, because we can\u2019t get enough of those folks from Down Under, proof that you can always trust an Australian paper to spotlight\u00a0Parisian homelessness<\/a>. Neat.”<\/em><\/p>\n

That\u2019s just the beginning. We\u2019ve also got recommendations for travel news, travel images and travel videos. In order to see all our top picks, you\u2019ll simply have to read the rest on Pimsleur\u2019s blog. Get there by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paris image courtesy of \u00a0Moyan Brenn<\/a> via Flickr;\u00a0Salsomaggiore Terme image via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Braemar image courtesy of Bolsover<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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