To say the Tasmania’s west was on the wild side would be hitting the nail on the head. Things like: horizons that stretch a lifetime, numerous ocean beaches lively with surf, dense, lush, green rain forests, mountain peaks topped off with the white of snow, all to make you feel at one with the world. This is immersion with earth at its most natural, adventurous and remote state. The first Read More ...
Although there are advantages to planning and booking a holiday in advance, sometimes acting on impulse can also prove fruitful. Travel agents often list last minute offers on the high street, and there are a growing number of ABTA bonded holiday agents online that specialise in last minute bargains. What people term as lastminute can vary, with holidays being booked literally on the day of travel, or several days/weeks in Read More ...
Turkey is a country with many things to offer the discerning traveller, quite apart from the usual package holidays. If you get the opportunity, you should see as much of Turkey as you can. The following should give you some tips if you want to see Istanbul and still have time to explore. Of course, there is Instanbul, Turkey’s largest city and the fifth largest in the world. Whilst Istanbul Read More ...
Situated on the very southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh lies on the coast of the Red Sea and is has a population of around 35,000 people. This wonderful region is dry and temperate, with average temperatures that range between 15-35 degrees Celsius in the winter (November to March), and from 20-45 in the summertime (April to October). The Sea here ranges from 21 to Read More ...
If you are looking at spring holiday destinations you cannot choose much better than Paris because not only is the city quiet compared to other more busy times of the year, but almost every attraction is still open and waiting for you to explore. It is no secret that Paris is the city of lovers and thus well trafficked, but sometimes the huge lines and hordes of tourists can ruin Read More ...
The Mediterranean is home to many stunning holiday destinations. Indeed, its location, temperature and history make it ideal for any holiday seeker. Corfu is one of the best destinations in this area as it offers great colonial history, perfect weather, great beaches and hiking. Indeed, Corfu holidays are the perfect Mediterranean destination. For history lovers, Corfu is an intoxicating destination. Over the course of its history it has been occupied Read More ...
Parador Zafra, Extremadura, Spain The stunning 15th Century fortress soars above caballero among peons, and exhibiting the most exhilarating mixture of history and beautiful scenery. The interior is not a tinge less adorned with nobility and beauty than the exterior. The hotel is elegant and boasts of its historical atmosphere. On the run from a jealous husband Hernán Cortés have found a refuge in the place. The Mountain Retreat Inn, Read More ...
The name Thomson is almost synonymous with the idea of holidays, especially package holidays and a traditional fortnight in the sun and sand of the Mediterranean. The company is of course extremely well established and has been a high street household name for more than a generation and was amongst the first companies to offer flights and holidays on the sunny Costas when the package holiday revolution began to take Read More ...
