Aberdeen is one of Scotland’s major cities. It follows Edinburgh, the capital city, and Glasgow, the most populous, as Scotland’s third major city. Other Scottish places of note are Perth, Inverness, St Andrews and Dundee. Aberdeen is situated on the east coast of Scotland, on the North Sea coast. It is a historic fishing city, [...]
Posts from ‘May, 2010’
Villa Rental in Paradise Lost
If you desire to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life for a month, try the Pacific. There you will find your idea of personal heaven when you consider a villa rental in the paradise of the French Polynesian Islands. Situated in the middle of the cool blue Pacific Ocean is a [...]
Tignes – the Snowboarding Centre of France
With fifty runs and the largest snowboarding area in Europe, Tignes ranks high for snowboarding. Established schools dedicated to snowboarding will put the beginner at ease, but snowboarders at any level—from beginner to Olympic contender—Tignes has it all. Situated in the in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, the high altitude of Tignes provides a consistent [...]
Cruise holiday destinations – Mediterranean Cruises
Mediterranean cruises offer excellent value for money. Most cruises offer at least six ports of call. How else could you visit so many countries or towns as cheaply? Popular ports of call include Cadiz, Corfu, Livorno and Dubrovnik. Some cruises specialise in certain areas; for instance Greek Island cruises often take in Corfu and Kefalonia [...]
Sightseeing in Amman
One of the first things most travellers do after getting off their flight to Amman is to begin exploring the various architectural and archaeological wonders within the city and surrounding countryside. While it is true Amman is the capital of an extremely diverse kingdom and there are plenty of things to see and do in [...]
Visiting Nidri on the Greek Island of Lefkas
Nidri is a small resort on the Greek Island of Lefkas, also known as Lefkada. Getting there is easy as there are frequent flights to the Greek mainland from most UK airports. Ongoing travel to the island is via coach or taxi and takes you across the bridge from Greece itself to Lefkada. Flight time [...]
It’s Not All Downhill – Holiday Options for the Mature Skier
Skiing is not just for the young. Mature skiers have formed groups and organizations worldwide that allow them to enjoy the best ski resorts in the world. Joining an organization can offer variety as well as the benefit of obtaining some of the best deals and discounts. Depending on the organisation, skiers can ski solo, [...]
The Advantages of Taking Carnival Cruises
Carnival Cruises are slightly different from some other cruises you may already be considering. This is the cruise company with a difference, because the emphasis with their ships is on the word fun. Every one of the Carnival Cruises on offer takes place aboard a ship with a different name. And with names like Inspiration, [...]
Renting a Villa Abroad – Caen
Caen is one of France’s great historic cities and the capital of Normandy, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and although the centre was flattened by the Germans in 1944 it has been effectively restored. Williams’ castle and two medieval abbeys still dominate the town, and it’s the mixture of ancient and [...]
Travelling to Brussels by air
Brussels (Bruxelles in French) is the capital city of Belgium. It has over one million inhabitants, making it the largest city in Belgium. Brussels is nowadays principally known for being the home of the European Union, with main centres of EU institutions and regulators headquartered in the city. The main languages spoken in Brussels are [...]