Cruising Europe combines the best of intimate exploration and pampered comfort
Exploring on a boat is a relaxing way of travel. Once you are on board, you are set for the journey – no packing and unpacking is required as you move around. Instead of going from hotel to hotel, your accommodation travels with you and you can enjoy the view and focus on which port […]
Great grisly hotspots and eerie events to enjoy this Halloween
Lovers of all things orange that go bump in the night will be looking forward to Halloween, which is celebrated on the eve of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day tradition of honouring the dead – the dearly departed, martyrs and saints (hallows).
Solo travel for mature singles
Some people hate travelling alone, while others love the total freedom – being able to choose exactly where they want to go and what they want to do without having to consult anyone else. Once seen as slightly odd, the lone traveller is now an accepted phenomenon all around the world.
Tempting wine and food regions in France
France has compelling culture, history and imposingly beautiful architecture; perhaps even more importantly, it is a country of great eating and drinking. Whether haute cuisine or simple, rustic dishes, the French dedication to fine cooking and quality ingredients is always evident.
Long haul destinations for a winter sun holiday
Many people find that the cold months in Europe drag on and on, while the hours of daylight get shorter and shorter. This makes winter the perfect time to go to a sunnier climate to relax, stock up on vitamin D and remind yourself that summer will roll around again.
Where to sink the perfect sundowner
It's a magical time of any day, but some destinations really serve up something special when the sun slips below the horizon. Combine that with a great cocktail and you have a splendid end to a day, or the magnificent beginning of an evening. Here are some places where you are destined to
The UK’s favourite ‘stay-cation’ destinations this autumn
In the age of bargain basement air travel, it can be tempting to jet off to somewhere hot whenever the opportunity arises. But there’s no need to bother with passports, travel delays and dealing with the unknown if you instead opt for a good old-fashioned stay-cation at home in the UK.
Discover Rudyard Kipling’s India – the best tours to take
With the recent release of the remake of The Jungle Book, there is again much interest in the book's author, Rudyard Kipling. Born in Mumbai, Kipling was educated in Britain and returned to India to work on various newspapers.
Sun, sea and sand in the city – where to find Europe’s best urban beaches
More and more city dwellers are discovering the attractions of a ‘beach’ in an urban environment. This may only be a beach for the summer, as the sand may be transported in, and there may not be that many seagulls; however, the urban beach is easy to reach, not far from home, and close to […]
Culture, History and Food – Europe’s top spots to visit
European cities offer so much to the traveller – culture, history and a wonderful variety of foods to try. Just about all of them have a character all their own. There's lots of them within easy reach, spread across a relatively small area. A few places have got what it takes to be singled out […]
