There are some people who are firmly convinced that river cruises offer the best in holiday travel in some of the world’s most beautiful locations. For those who love the idea of a cruise but do not want to spend all their time at sea, a river cruise is the perfect way to experience the [...]
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The Phenomenon of Zorbing
The word may be unfamiliar to some, but Zorbing has become a regular sight in magazines and on the television. For the uninitiated, it’s the sport of rolling down a hill in a large transparent ball; this odd activity is known as Zorbing and has featured in several commercials and television shows in recent months. [...]
A Mykonos Holiday
One of the islands in the Cyclades – the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea – Mykonos is a very popular tourist destination. With sandy beaches, sunny skies, pleasant water, and a busy nightlife, Mykonos lives up to its reputation for being a tourist hotspot. Island Living Mykonos is a small island near the centre [...]
Different kinds of cruise holidays
If you want to go on a cruise, be sure to pick the one that is right for you. There are many different kinds of cruises, and the differences will be evident in a number of ways. Cruise lines differ from each other quite a lot and what some people will absolutely love may not [...]
Jet2 – New Routes from the Low-Cost Airline
Travellers flying from the Midlands and north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland have an increasing number of airports and destinations to choose from as low-cost airline Jet2 continues to expand its services. Based at Leeds Bradford Airport, the company now operates flights from Blackpool, East Midlands, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast. As well [...]
National Trust Holidays
The National Trust is one of the UK’s most respected charities and best known for its role in preserving the cultural and environmental heritage of the nation. Formed in 1894, its full title is The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty and many of its sites provide the ideal holiday location. [...]
The Medieval Splendour of Ghent
The Belgium city of Ghent is a great place to spend the weekend. It may not be the first place that springs to mind, but it has a unique charm and rich history. Ghent is a large modern city with a port to the north, but it’s the medieval heart that makes it special. The [...]
Visiting the Island of Sri Lanka
This beautiful island on India’s southeast coast is home to an ancient civilisation, beautiful people and stunning landscapes. With the end of the civil war in 2009, the formerly inaccessible and beautiful north is now open to visitors. Taking a trip to Sri Lanka will excite and delight all who visit. Horribly hit by the [...]
Take a Train Journey Through the Canadian Rockies
A holiday through the Rocky Mountains to the West Coast of Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer train is a great way to see this magnificent country. Train travel in western Canada is not commonplace, given the distances between towns and the forbidding landscape of rocks, mountains and rivers. However, the Rocky Mountaineer operates several routes [...]
Amazing Alaska Adventures
From the rugged splendour of towering glaciers to the historical sites of the long ago gold rush, one of the best ways to explore Alaska in depth is on a cruise tour. There is little that compares to a firsthand sighting of a mother polar bear and her cubs, or hearing the thundering crack of [...]