Malaga is a major Southern Spanish city which is magnificently located facing the beauty of the Mediterranean. Travelers with a Eurail pass will find it is a convenient hub for exporing the Costa del Sol, Gibraltar and the great cities of Andalucia. History of Malaga Malaga’s history dates back to about 2,700 years ago. The city […]
Viva Barcelona
Barcelona: The gaudy jewel in the Spanish architectural-crown; a bustling Catalonian city thrumming to Flamenco, tapas and tide; a beautiful seaside resort, hemmed-in by the mountainous Serra de Collserola ridge. As a holiday destination, Barcelona is all things to all men – providing almost every possible attraction for the full gamut of travelers and tourists. […]
America? China? It’s all Greek to me…
To enjoy classic and Modern Greek cuisine, you don’t necessarily have to travel to Greece. Thousands of Greeks have travelled across the world and made their homes elsewhere; many have settled in America and now embrace its lifestyle and traditions. However, they always carry with them a strong sense of their homeland’s pride and culture; […]
Havana’s Crumbling Charm
Cuba has largely avoided being commercialised like other Caribbean islands, retaining the glamour of its past; the modern and old-school worlds living together on the island. This lends Cuba its nostalgic gleam and makes a visit a one-off experience. If you’re planning a trip, Havana, the capital is a good place to start if you’re […]
3 classic Spanish cities
Madrid The capital of Spain is a cosmopolitan city and business centre with spectacular cultural and artistic heritage, which also boasts fantastic nightlife. Madrid offers excellent shopping, exclusive restaurants, luxury hotels and friendly people in some incredible surroundings. ‘Palazio Real’, located a few minutes away from the Opera metro station, is the spectacular Royal Palace […]
Booking Your holiday in 2011 to Florida
Year round sunshine and a huge range of natural and manmade attractions guarantee that Florida is always a popular attraction with British families. It’s no surprise then that TV presenter Zoe Ball and husband – DJ Norman Cook opted to take their first family break of 2011 in Florida. And according to the ABTA Travel […]
Botswana Safari
The landscape and wildlife of Botswana has long delighted and inspired visitors. Mark and Delia Owens describe its varied wildlife in great detail in their 1992 best-selling book ‘Cry of the Kalahari’ and there are few other African countries better for safari. Tourism plays a key part in the country’s economy and Botswana now has […]
Three Roman Adventures
The remnants of the Roman Empire are scattered across much of western and southern Europe, with small sites being dotted all over the place. However, there are a number of quite remarkable sites spread across the ancient superpower’s territory that are still standing today. Whether it is in Britain, Spain or Algeria, ancient structures continue […]
Top 4 island getaways
Bali Bali is the quintessential island paradise. In fact there can be few islands more routinely referred to in such terms and it won’t take visitors long to work out why – beautiful beaches, all the surfing and diving opportunities you could possibly hope for, friendly locals and a relatively unspoiled Balinese culture that adds […]
An Introduction to Italian Cuisine
It’s no secret that Italy is blessed with one of the world’s best cuisines. It’s a country full of recipes, and while in Britain we mostly think of eating pasta or pizza when we head to an Italian restaurant, there’s so much more to it than that. Risotto, gnocchi, polenta, and a range of sea […]
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