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Vacation’s supposed to be a relaxing time when you kick off your shoes, sit back and soak in the scenery. Driving can be fun, but sometimes you just want to ditch the car and explore a destination at a slower pace.

For the ultimate in relaxation, consider one of the 11 car-free island escapes featured in our new photo gallery. (Granted, some are more traffic-free than truly car-free, but at least you won’t need a car when you visit.) Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, explore cultural riches or go hiking, biking or horseback riding, one of these picturesque islands likely has something for you. With no parking meters, gas stations or toll roads to worry about, vacationing on a car-free island will get you into relaxation mode lickety-split.

We’ve chosen just a sampling of the best car-free islands. What are your favorites around the world? Share your suggestions in the comments section.

The sensuality speaks itself when it comes to describing Agra and its beauty. Being the proud holder of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal, Agra has equaled in its facet of providing luxury staying option. Hotels in Agra have a class and dignity in them that makes every visitor yearns to return. After all, it is important to match the aura of Taj Mahal. So, all the hotels have special services and facilities for their customers to make it a comfortable stay for them. No matter it is a multi-cuisine menu, facilities in the hotel and rooms or other services, every hotel in Agra has a place for quality.

On staying at these hotels or resorts in Agra, it seems that one is getting a chance to experience royalty in every corner. One such hotel in Agra is Oberoi Amarvilas that provides something edgy and different in its own way. It is a five star hotel that is situated close to legendary Taj Mahal. The hotel presents a picture of grandeur and being sultry in its beauty. Resembling a palace, the exteriors give a view of exotic creativity of the architect and designer. With a breathtaking view of lawns and gardens, Amarvilas make it a most optimum place to enjoy an extravagant holiday.

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Hitchhiking in Europe continues a trendy way to get around and is even now done with vast frequency by the locals. However, for a foreigner, hitchhiking might not be the finestmode of means of transport through Europe. Foreigners are seen as especially easy and lucrative prey for criminals. If you do prefer to hitchhike through any Eastern or Central European country, take precautions and respect these significant safety suggestions.

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1: Travel light, but travel prepared.
There is nothing worse than having too much heavy equipment to lug around and it can often get in the way and make you stand out, but worse than that is not having the equipment you need. For city shooting, carry around a wide to medium zoom for a variety of conditions, and if out shooting landscapes, a light tripod is invaluable.

2: Use your camera’s P mode.
Shooting in AV, TV or Manual modes gives you the greatest deal of control and any decent photographer will rarely use anything else, however if wandering around a city, use P mode. This sets the camera to Auto for ISO, shutter speed and aperture whilst allowing you to change any settings if necessary and giving control over the flash, and when a shot comes along and you have no time to think, all you need to do is compose the shot and shoot. Better to give control to the camera than to miss the shot completely, and if you find you have longer than you thought you can flick back to one of the other modes for more shots.

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Although it may not be possible for you to travel to every holiday destination in the world, you can make a visit to the top ten world attractions. These attractions are unique in their own right and are must see events and destinations.

1. Disneyland in America – A trip to Disneyland is an experience in itself and is sure to bring out the child in you. With amusements for both children and adults, this location host parades, lightshows and floral tributes in grand style. You can also club your visit with a trip to Universal Studios.
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