The Eiffel Tower is the best known symbol of France, and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. [Eiffel Tower – Paris] Also known as The Iron Lady, La dame de fer and La Tour Eiffel, was built between 1887 and 1889 to serve as an entrance arch at a World’s Fair, the Exposition Universelle, […]
Romantic Weekend Breaks in Europe
A weekend break to one of Europe’s beautiful and romantic cities is an ideal way to spend time with a loved one. The options are much better now than they have ever been, with cheap flights to Paris – city of the Seine and some of the most inspiring architecture in the world – and […]
Transcending Typecast in the Mediterranean
Even if it had wanted to, the letter M could not have done anything to prevent the greasy stigma that it has been lumped with. Whenever ‘sun, sea, sand and sambucas’ are mentioned, the poor letter M is maimed. It began with the Mediterranean Sea, before Marbella, Malia and Mallorca all waded in on a […]
Hop on hop off Paris, Moulin Rouge Show
Paris is a huge city with more than enough attractions to suit everybody. The city is steeped in history, art and wonderful architecture. From the central Notre Dame, to the iconic Eiffel Tower, to places further a field such as the Place de la Republique. As it is such a massive place, it can be […]
Chamonix
Home to the first ever Winter Olympics (1924), the charming French town of Chamonix sees tens of thousands of snow sports enthusiasts descend upon it every year. The great thing about Chamonix is that it is not a purpose built, characterless resort, like so many other skiing destinations. It is an authentic town with its […]
Disneyland Paris 5 Day Sale – Save up to 50%
Disneyland Paris 5 Day Sale – Save up to 50% 5 DAY FLASH SALE! 2nd February 2011 to 7th February 2011: SAVE 50% Disneyland Paris are running a time-limited sale. Don’t miss out on your chance to save 50% on Disneyland Paris hotels and tickets for selected arrivals in February and March – PLUS Kids […]
Marseille Cathedral, Marseille – France
Location: Marseille – France Photo: Marseille Cathedral Marseille Cathedral in Marseille, France. Travel Photo Gallery: Marseille Photo Gallery
5 Reasons to Take a Ski Trip in the French Southern Alps
Ah, the amazing Alps. From their snow-capped splendour we have squeezed the only suitable adjective to describe mountains of their calibre: alpine. In fact, downhill skiing is often referred to as “alpine skiing”, as much of the earliest downhill skiing was done in the European Alps. The Alps range cuts across Central Europe, making a […]
The weekend city breaker – How you can save an average of 41% on your city break accommodation
For a long time, the weekend city break has been popular amongst holidaymakers. Whether you’re setting off with your partner to enjoy a romantic weekend in Venice or enjoying the astonishing architecture of Barcelona, you can save on your hotel costs by booking accommodation just 5 miles outside of the city centre itself. Research conducted […]
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