Category: Going Out

The rugged landscape of Dinas Dinlle beach near Caernarfon

Discover the Blue Flag beaches of North Wales

By on Jul 31, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

North Wales has long been a popular place for visitors and day-trippers, partly due to its accessibility and proximity to the English border, but also due to the stunning coastline that surrounds the mountainous region of Wales.  In this area of North Wales, you’ll find the regions of Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ynys Môn (or […]

6 of the best ways to experience the Cultural Heart of Germany

6 of the best ways to experience the Cultural Heart of Germany

By on Jul 27, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

As normality slowly returns to our lives, and more and more people are vaccinated, our ability to travel also gradually improves. Should you happen to find yourself in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, known as the Cultural Heart of Germany, here’s  a selection of top experiences, including magical bridges and trails in gloriously unspoilt […]

The Norfolk wetlands

7 things you shouldn’t miss when visiting Norfolk

By on Jul 25, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The East of England county of Norfolk’s charms is as broad as its famous Broads. Far from being the flatlands of the East, Norfolk is a county full of pleasant surprises, the first being that it’s the most temperate and sunny county in the UK.  Known as being the place that the British aristocracy call […]

Lavertezzo Village

The most beautiful villages in Ticino, Switzerland

By on Jul 22, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Switzerland, Western Europe

From the summits of its mountains to the shores of its lakes, the Canton of Ticino is dotted with a vast number of towns and villages, each with its fascinating past and unique personality. However, there are six that glow with even more splendor and that make tourists who visit them immediately fall in love, […]

5 things to do in Palma de Mallorca

5 things to do in Palma de Mallorca

By on Jul 22, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Since the advent of mass tourism in the 1950s, Palma has been transformed into a tourist destination. This has contributed to a huge change in the city’s traditions, its language, and its economic power. The boom in tourism has caused Palma to grow significantly. In 1960, Mallorca received 500,000 visitors, in 1997 it received more […]

The 3 places in the world to be stripped of their UNESCO World Heritage status

The 3 places in the world to be stripped of their UNESCO World Heritage status

By on Jul 21, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Middle East, Oman, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The announcement today that Liverpool is being stripped of its World Heritage status will come as a huge disappointment to people throughout Merseyside and beyond. But did you know that this is not the first time the UN has used its powers to strip a site of its World Heritage status? Since UNESCO World Heritage […]

The 10 best beaches of northern Sardinia

The 10 best beaches of northern Sardinia

By on Jul 20, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The marvellous island of Sardinia boasts a special charm and some of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean: from the rich northern coast to the western wild beaches and the eastern cliffs overlooking the sea. The most beautiful beaches of northern Sardinia offer fine white sand, pristine waters, and stunning coves. They are often […]

Hilton Maldives Amingiri - Hilton's fourth resort in the Maldives

Hilton Maldives Amingiri – Hilton’s fourth resort in the Maldives

By on Jul 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives. It will be the fourth resort under the company’s portfolio of brands in the Maldives, joining Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and SAii Lagoon Maldives, […]

5 captivating photo-adventure tours in South America

5 captivating photo-adventure tours in South America

By on Jul 18, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Venezuela

Pent up for more than a year, traveling shutterbugs are more than ever wanting to spread their wings and again starting exploring the world. Many amateur and professional photographers alike are interested in avoiding the classic tourist mass and/or visiting places during the best-lit seasons for landscape photography, street scenes and underwater shots, as well […]

The best cocktail bars in Barcelona

The best cocktail bars in Barcelona

By on Jul 14, 2021 in Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

No one has ever gone thirsty in the city where vermuterías (vermouth bars) and cervecerías (breweries) can be found on every corner. Sometimes, however, the night calls for something a little different. From classy interiors adorned in vintage velvet, to modern, hidden haunts that require some in-the-know to discover, Barcelona has countless cocktail bars to […]

The best beaches in the Canary Islands

The best beaches in the Canary Islands

By on Jul 08, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

The Canary Islands are known as “las afortunadas”, meaning “the lucky ones” in Spanish, and it’s easy to see why. Boasting thousands of kilometres of coastline and year-round good weather, the archipelago is home to hundreds of incredible beaches that attract tourists from all corners of the world. Playa de El Golfo, Lanzarote Located on […]

The Big Island: massive activities

The Big Island: massive activities

By on Jul 05, 2021 in Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, USA

The Big Island of Hawaii is built on an active volcano and some dormant ones, which, when measured from the seafloor to the summit, is over 33,496 feet tall. There are endless activity options, so how to spend your precious holiday time? Hawaii Volcanoes National Park The top of the active volcano is usually the […]

Es Fum Restaurant, Mallorca

Restaurants in luxury Mallorca hotels featured in the Michelin Guide

By on Jun 29, 2021 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Sometimes, it’s not just simply about getting away from it all, appreciating guaranteed sunshine, and feeling the sand between our toes.  It’s also about the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful food, and sampling local produce and perhaps some freshly caught seafood. One of the names associated with good food and restaurants is, of course, Michelin. […]

The 10 most beautiful sites of Lake Como

The 10 most beautiful sites of Lake Como

By on Jun 28, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

By looking at Lake Como on Google Maps, you will immediately distinguish it from the other lakes of northern Italy for its inverted Y shape. Located approximately 31 miles from Milan, the lake is the third-largest Italian lake, after Maggiore and Garda. It is also the deepest, at 1,345 feet. For centuries this lake, protected […]

Big Island dining experiences

Big Island dining experiences

By on Jun 26, 2021 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Big Island of Hawaii is renowned for beaches and the Volcanoes National Park. However, with visitors from all over the world for these two facets of the island, you can be sure that food has some unique takes on Hawaiian influence that you have not likely tasted before. These dining experiences are sure to […]

Liverpool was famously the home of The Beatles and the birthpace of the Fab Four

7 things to do around lively Liverpool

By on Jun 25, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Despite being the tenth-largest city in England, this vivacious area is large enough to house many diverse and wondrous indoor and outdoor attractions, and places to entice visitors to both, the city limits, as well as its wider, surrounding areas. From country estates and well-known parks to museums, ancient architecture, and the famous ferries across […]