Archive for the ‘Destination’ Category

Riviera Maya

A family holiday in the Riviera Maya

Lucky are those who can say they have experienced the Riviera Maya. Also known as the Mayan Riviera, is a tourism district which parallels the Carribean Coastline of the Mexican state Quintana Roo. It is indeed worthy of a visit and the type of place that everyone should have the pleasure to visit at one [...]

Corsica

Corsica, France’s Isle of beauty

The island of Corsica is referred to in common speech as a “région” of France, is located in the Mediterranean Sea, west of the Italian peninsula, slightly north of the Italian island of Sardinia and south east of the French mainland. Despite its relative seperation from France and its status as a territorial collectivity (collectivité [...]

Marmaris

Diverse Marmaris

Marmarmis is hardly recognisable as the sleepy fishing village that it was before the 1980′s. A boom in the construction industry during the last couple of decades  and the subsequent development of its status as a tourist destination changed the face of this southwestern Turkish medeterranian resort. The rapid change in its infrastructure allowed it to [...]

Riga

City trip to Riga

Riga is the beautiful capital of Latvia. With extensive renovations being carried out on many of Riga’s historical and monumental buildings, the city has become one of the most attractive places to visit in Europe. Famously known for its largest concentration of German Art Nouveau architecture, Riga is filled with artistic and impressive sights for [...]

Carnival

Carnival celebrations across the world

Carnival is a name given to the festival season which usuallyconsists of a parade or street party and can go on for days. Carnival often has religious connections and is celebrated by a variety of religious communities in many countries around the world. Each country has its own take on this period of festivity and [...]

Ibiza

Afford yourself the luxury of an Ibizan paradise

The island of Ibiza is well known for its ability to attract tourists in droves. This, the third largest of the Balearic islands and popular with holiday-makers across europe, has in recent years become synonomous with its party and club culture. The island is not however, entirely overrun by the revellers and peace and quiet is never too far away on this beautiful island.

Devon

Think Devon

With its two seperate dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, rugged moores, 33, 000 miles of hedgerow and its many scattered picturesque villages and towns Devon, also known as Devonshire is the perfect holiday destination. Devon is Englands third largest county . It is easy to reach all areas of Devon and to enjoy the spectacles of [...]

Sweden

Canoeing on Sweden’s lakes

Vast forest area and beautiful lakes and rivers make Sweden the perfect destination for canoeing enthusiasts. Sweden’s landscape could have been designed for canoeing; thousands of beautiful lakes and vast wilderness areas make this country a paradise for those who love outdoor pursuits, particularly canoeing. There are many camping and canoeing tours available in all areas of Sweden, each capturing their own individual beautiful landscape and activities. Most routes start in the rivers and pass through lakes and sometimes dry land. Most canoes carry two people, but single ones are also available.

Cap de Formentor

Thrill-seeking on the island of Majorca

An island off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean sea, Mallorca remains continually popular with tourists and expatriates seeking the sun. Mallorca is one of the Balearic Islands where Palma, the capital, is a popular holiday destination for people from other parts of Europe and other parts of the world. However, those in the know will be aware that the island has much more to offer than lying back on one of its many beaches, as it is an ideal location for an activity holiday.

Positano and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Centuries of fashion tradition give ‘vintage’ a new meaning here in Postiano.

Positano is one of the most popular seaside resorts of the Italian peninsula, a place where the intense beauty of nature and crystal-clear sea blend perfectly with the luxury boutiques dotted around its old town. The medieval village of Positano is in fact full of boutiques and high-end fashion shops that offer items of great [...]