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 […]
Sharm El Sheikh: The Supreme Snorkelling Destination
Snorkelling in the resort of Sharm El Sheikh is the most popular of all Egypt. The once tiny fishing village located at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula has been transformed to the major beach resort of the country and one of the world’s best snorkelling destinations. The resort is fast becoming an ultra-modern diving […]
If You’re Feeling Blue, Escape the British Winter
The British winter is never fun. With the sun rising later and retiring earlier the days are mostly dark and with only a short amount of sun. Rain is frequent with sleet, hail or snow often additions too. Icy roads and pavements make even the shortest of trips, whether in car or by foot, treacherous […]
Christmas Markets of Snowy Berlin
During the Cold War period, the city of Berlin was not exactly a popular tourist destination. Due to safety and security concerns, the goal of many Berliners at this time was to actually escape from Communist rule to the free side of the city. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall and that of Communism, […]
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