Portugal lies at the far west of Europe, bordering Spain and encapsulates the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as nearly 90,000 km2 of mainland. It`s a year-round destination with skiing in the mountainous north during the winter months and below the Tagus River, that splits the country into two distinct areas, hundreds of fantastic sandy beaches to enjoy in the summer. The spring Read More ...
With this year’s summer of sport upon us it seems there has never been a better time to cheer on England in a glamorous location. While the football might of left you cold, there are other sporting battles coming up in sun-filled destinations. And if the idea of a holiday in the UK or a return trip to the same European tourist spot has left you wanting more, how about Read More ...
Taking a cruise is a very relaxing way to take a holiday. You get to sail out on the ocean and stop at a number of different places, and experience not just the wonderful serenity of the ocean, but also the vibrancy of the locations you visit, and the decadence of life on board a cruise ship. Royal Caribbean Cruises have 21 ships in their cruise fleet, and the facilities Read More ...
A new report by Expedia suggests that holidaymakers in Britain prefer to book their holiday trips in advance and choose package deals more often. The report also found that Monday evening is the best time to book a holiday, with only one out of every ten waiting to book a holiday on a Saturday. Sunday was the slowest day for Expedia. Customers that use Expedia most often choose the best Read More ...
Planning a trip to Lanzarote this summer. Hundreds of thousands of tourists are expected to visit this popular island in the Canaries over the next few months. So what sort of attractions and sights can visitors look forward to? Lanzarote is a semi tropical island located in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa. And along with the other six islands in the group, such as Tenerife, attracts a collective Read More ...
St. Tropez is a dream destination with its beaches, beautiful water, hilltop villages, vineyards, exceptional restaurants and boutiques, vibrant nightlife, and so much more. The choice accommodation to add to your visit’s enjoyment is one of the many luxury villas such as the two described below. LE MANOIR DE ST. TROPEZ is one of the very best of the high quality villas and is perfect for a large family or Read More ...
Most family finances have suffered in the recession, which has put a cramp on many usual luxuries such as seasonal holidays. As a result, many families have started to look at more affordable holiday options such as caravan holidays. Luckily, there are many park holiday options throughout the UK which are all outlined in a new website Cheap Short Breaks Reviewed, created to help those looking for a great, cost Read More ...
Across the country Brits are getting ready to take their annual holiday with a new survey reporting that 75% of all those who have already planned a holiday experienced a harsh reality during their trip. According to Carrentals.co.uk, one out of every three people in the 1,500 people survey reported that when they arrived at their holiday resort a slew of animals had already beaten them there including everything from Read More ...
Puerto del Carmen is the main holiday resort on the popular island of Lanzarote. Which is a real magnet for tourists from Northern Europe, as the sun shines here all year round thanks to the islands location close to the West African coast. Despite this though Lanzarote is in fact a Spanish posession having been first conquered as long ago as the early 1400´s. And today the islands main business Read More ...
Mona Island is an uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico, belonging to the municipality of Mayaguez. While Mona is closer to the Dominican Republic, it is part of Puerto Rico. Features Its climate is semiarid and it has an approximate area of 55km². The island is closer to the Dominican Republic, but belongs to the Puerto Rican archipelago. On the island there are walks and explorations, some of which have Read More ...
Majorca is one of the largest of the Spanish Balearic islands, and is one of the most visited islands in all of Europe. One reason it’s so well visited is that there is something here for everyone, busy holiday resorts with lots of night life and sporting activities, and sleepy villages where you can enjoy a much more sedate holiday. There is much of historic interest on the island as Read More ...
Egypt was once described in Greek history as “the gift of the Nile”. Long before the birth of Jesus travelers and conquerors began arriving in Egypt- the Romans, the Arabs, The Ottomans, all following the glory of the pyramids, the Sphinx, ancient Luxor and the river Nile. From the Pharos to the British rulers of Egypt through history have all influenced this amazing land, and today’s Egypt is a mixture Read More ...
The UK has some of the most spectacular holiday lodges you’ll find. Ranging from log cabins to cottages and based in rural countryside to village style resorts, you’ll find a wealth of style, character, modern facilities, traditional charm and old fashioned hospitality on offer. Here we’ve taken 8 fantastic examples to highlight just some of the offerings available. Bluewood Lodges – Kingham, Oxfordshire, UK Bluewood Lodges in Oxfordshire is located Read More ...
Although Australia offers plenty of golden sandy beaches to avail yourself of the best relaxation while on holiday, there are now also techniques to learn while on holiday that you can take back home with you to enjoy year round if you visit Hamilton Island. On Hamilton Island, which has plenty of beaches to offer, you can also now learn meditation and yoga at classes in one of the most Read More ...
