When people refer to the Italian Lakes they generally mean the three largest ones: Garda to the east, Maggiore to the west and Lake Como in between. The lakes are situated in Lombardy, the large Italian province bordering Switzerland. Once the Simplon tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy was opened in 1906, this area, with its […]
Family friendly Algarve holidays
Generally eschewing the more garish entertainments and temporary developments of some of its Mediterranean neighbours, Portugal’s Algarve coastline has proven to be a quiet alternative for couples and families looking for affordable, extremely picturesque and laid-back European holidays. A meandering coastline that combines award-winning golf courses with small fishing villages and a few larger towns […]
Our tops spots for a Greek Beach Holiday
We select choice locations for a wonderful week of sun, sea and sand in the Mediterranean When it comes to having a summer escape, Greece remains one of the destinations most loved by UK tourists seeking sea and relaxation. With a host of hundreds of beaches and tiny islands to tempt the visitor, as well […]
Experiencing the city of Paris on a shoestring
Seeing cities around the world from different perspectives has made me learn a thing or two. Although it wasn’t until recently that made my way to Paris out of curiosity. Like everyone else, I had heard so much about the place and the interest to experience the city myself, was at boiling point. One of […]
A guide to famous Dubliners
Dublin has produced some of the greatest writers, musicians and actors the world has ever known. Whether you want to find out more about some of the most famous Dubliners or keen to discover the next big thing, heading for a break in the Irish capital offers the chance to immerse yourself in fascinating culture […]
The Rising Popularity of UK Breaks
In recent years the popularity of holidaying in the UK has rocketed. It is not only demand for specialised holiday resorts such as Center Parcs that have increased, quiet country hotels and B&B’s have also witnessed a significant growth in the volume of guests passing through their front doors. The initial boom is likely to […]
Vaccinations: Which do I need and where can I get them?
Vaccinations are one of the most important things to take into consideration when travelling abroad. It is always necessary to ask your doctor if your destination requires you to be vaccinated before you leave. If you’re not sure you can always double with an online pharmacy like Lloyds or the NHS website. It is especially […]
A walk around New Zealand
We pick some of our top trails and vistas in this spectacular island country What’s the same size as Great Britain, with more sheep, fewer people and a climate that tends to keep its temperateness all year round? That would be New Zealand, the Antipodean country whose popularity with tourists has enjoyed burgeoning success in […]
Italy has it all, from Venice to Rome
If you are looking for a country that offers everything you could possibly look for in a travel destination without breaking the bank, then there can be no better place to go than Italy. Whether you are looking to explore Rome, Naples, Milan, or maybe even flights to Venice, wherever you head to in this […]
Travelling on a Shoestring: Never say no to flight and hotel coupons
The point of this post is to answer a seemingly really simple question I get asked by my travelling buddies all the time: Are coupons helpful for online bookings? In other words, will using a promo code or an online coupon really save you money when booking a flight or a hotel room? Or are […]
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