Separated by just a small stretch of water, Amsterdam and London are some of the world’s best cities. The short distance between the two belies the different experiences and emotions that the respective destinations can conjure up. The two capitals share common traits. Both centres of great commercial empires of the past, they boast a […]
Planned your wedding – Now for the Honeymoon
Many couples prefer to arrange their own honeymoons rather than booking packages to tropical destinations such as Mauritius or the Seychelles. Reasons can include a phobia of creepy crawlies infesting where you are going to be staying or the cash drain inflicted by your wedding, which may encourage you to decide to create your own […]
Vietnam Vacations or an Alicante Adventure?
If you’re in search of a holiday that is a departure from the norm, then Vietnam will certainly be one country that you’ll want to consider. If you’re fed up of the standard weekend city breaks or have done enough sunbathing to last you a lifetime, then Vietnam could well be the answer. The country […]
Discover the real Canaries
The Canaries have long offered a temptingly convenient retreat from the cold British winter. The combination of relatively cheap short-haul flights (you can currently find cheap flights to Tenerife from Gatwick for less than a hundred quid in November and December) and year round great weather mean that those looking to flee grey, overcast Britain […]
Cuban Cuisine to Ensure you’re ‘Havana’ Good Time
Culinary delights from the Isla del Cayman [Photo by christopherharrison] Like so many island nations, Cuba’s cuisine shares its heritage which an exciting blend of cultures as traders, colonisers and travellers have made their mark on Cuban history. Caribbean, African and, of course, Spanish influences have fused together to create a culinary delight in Cuban […]
Esoteric Honeymoon Hotels in Bangkok
Bangkok overview What was once a small trading post on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok has grown into a city of over 11 million residents and is one of the most targeted tourist destinations in Thailand and most of Southeast Asia. Traffic-wise, it is Thailand’s most congested city, but don’t let that […]
Things to do in your hotel room that you haven’t thought about…
Stuck in your hotel? For most of us, it may not be the ideal way to spend your holidays, especially if you’re stuck in the same room as your brother! If you find your options limited and the television choices boring, here are a few things to do in your hotel room that you haven’t […]
Christmases Away
Tired of the long cold nights over the festive period? A lot of Britons are packing their bags in preparation of a holiday away this Christmas, with the USA and Spain likely to be the most popular places to go. Winter break options are often restricted to sunny destinations or skiing holidays in Europe. However, […]
A Life of Luxor
Luxor, famously dubbed “the world’s greatest open air museum”, is a city of incredible monuments, unrivalled both in number and splendor. Comprising three distinct areas, this 150,000 strong city is obviously a major tourist attraction for anyone visiting Egypt. To take a closer look, let’s deal with each district separately. Karnak Just north of Luxor […]
Winter sun destinations
As days get shorter and the sun becomes increasingly elusive it’s hard to resist fantasizing about being somewhere a bit warmer, preferably with a beach. In fact it’s always struck me that a holiday in the sun makes far more sense in the cold winter months than during the summer when, with a bit of […]
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