With several of the low budget airlines now operating regular flights in and out of Glasgow, it is a good idea to use Glasgow as base for exploring western Scotland. Making use of the cheap flights available to and from Scotland means that a family friendly low cost holiday is available to all. Car hire [...]
Posts from ‘April, 2010’
Port of call in Aruba
Aruba is known for being one of the few destinations in the Caribbean that offers a slightly drier climate than most of its neighbours, with an arid and cactus-strewn landscape on the northern half of the island. It is a Dutch territory, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and enjoys year-round tourism due to [...]
Oh My, Oman!
Travellers looking for something fresh and new are increasingly turning to Oman because of the relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, and unstintingly perfect weather. Oman offers a unique mix of old and new, with a progressive culture that is tolerant of differing faiths, yet holds firm to its Arab roots. There are some lovely villas and [...]
Skiing Down Under
The rugged terrain of New Zealand is a great place for Southern Hemisphere skiing. The volcanic, mountainous countryside of Tongariro National Park on the North Island is the largest ski holiday area in the country. Central to the snow covered landscape is the dramatic peak of Mount Ruapehu, a still active volcano, where the powdery [...]
Cruise and Stay Holidays – the perfect mixture!
A cruise and stay holiday is perfect for those who can’t decide on which type of holiday they want, as this offers the best of both worlds. Spend part of the holiday cruising in whichever area you choose to be in then the rest of the holiday at your choice of hotels. Sometimes this itinerary [...]
Visiting Cairo has never been easier with cheap flights
This month there are plenty of cheap flights available from London Heathrow to Cairo, with some flights taking just over four hours. Some others will take considerably longer if you opt for a service with a stopover. Generally speaking the stopover flights do tend to be the cheapest option but British Airways’ prices are certainly [...]
Villa Rentals in Istanbul
There is no city in the world to compare with Istanbul. Famous for straddling two continents, it is a unique blend of East and West. A cross between the Thousand and One Nights and downtown Manhattan, smart businessmen rub shoulders with stevedores bent almost double under massive bundles, and chic mini-skirted young women mix easily [...]
Adaptive Skiing – Holidays for the Physically Challenged
Many ski resorts are aware that the physically challenged enjoy winter sports. The Winter Paralympic Games demonstrates this with a number of world-class athletes who may have physical challenges but are no less physically able. But, Paralympic contenders aside, there are a growing number of skiing programmes specially designed for the physically challenged as well [...]
Experience different cultures on a cruise holiday
If a holiday came along offering fabulous beaches, exquisite ancient temples, and tremendous shopping, many of us would be jostling to get to the head of the queue. But imagine a holiday which offered all this, plus fantastic additional attractions such as gourmet restaurants, on-site water skiing or ice skating, rock climbing walls, water parks, [...]
Cycling the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is an ancient country that is generally only seen by holidaymakers on hurried tours. Try a bicycling holiday to slow things down a bit and enjoy everything that the country and people have to offer. Cycle along the banks of the Vltava River and stay overnight in Cesky Krumlov – a UNESCO [...]