Category: Attractions

St Malo: rock around the rocks

St Malo: rock around the rocks

By on Jan 13, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
St Malo is France in an oyster-shell. A Francophile’s dream – art galleries, beaches, café society, casino, crepes, haute couture, macaroons, patisserie, shellfish and wine.  Stylish Bretons treat it as a Parisian cat-walk in front of a dramatic Gothic backdrop. French gastronomy with an invigorating sea breeze.  St Malo is the very essence of France.
Dance opportunities in Vienna: Ball at Hofburg Palace

Top classical and retro dance places in Vienna

By on Jan 11, 2018 in Attractions, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
With carnival in full swing Vienna is all singing all dancing. While Austria’s capital is famous for its elegant winter balls, classical and retro dance events take place throughout the year. Here are the top five opportunities for ballroom and modern dancers in Wien: Classical balls Since the Congress of Vienna in 1815 elegant ballroom
Top 10 activities to enjoy with children in Florence

Top 10 activities to enjoy with children in Florence

By on Jan 10, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Florence is an absolutely stunning city. However, it’s not always apparent how family friendly it can be. Take a look at our top 10 list of things to do in Florence with children to ensure that all members of the family can equally enjoy their city break! Museo dei Ragazzi (Children’s Museum) This is a
5 reasons to include Umhlanga on your South African vacation

5 reasons to include Umhlanga on your South African vacation

By on Jan 09, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Umhlanga is a seaside resort located on the east coast of South Africa. A tropical paradise facing the Indian Ocean and immersed  in lush green vegetation. One of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, with golden beaches stretching northwards for more than 200 kilometers. Only a 10 km drive from the international King Shaka
6 walled cities of Tuscany – with a great surprise at the end

6 walled cities of Tuscany – with a great surprise at the end

By on Jan 09, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe
Many luxury travelers have seen the major tourist cities in Italy such as Rome, Florence, and Venice. They have probably even visited the second-tier hot spots of Cinqueterre, the Amalfi Coast, and Sienna. An area of Italy that is difficult to visit is Tuscany. Not because it is hard to find nor even hard to
6 unique things to do in Abu Dhabi

6 unique things to do in Abu Dhabi

By on Jan 08, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and its richest city. Home to man-made islands, silver skyscrapers, mega malls and lavish palaces, it is a modern, cosmopolitan city and a popular tourist destination. Here are six unique things to do in Abu Dhabi: Ride the world’s fastest roller coaster If you are
6 reasons to visit the Yucatan Peninsula

6 reasons to visit the Yucatan Peninsula

By on Jan 02, 2018 in Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The view from the window of the new Dreamliner showed a thick green carpet below as we landed into Cancun airport. Quite surprising, since my perception of Mexico had been one of deserts and cacti, probably obtained from watching too many westerns. The Yucatan Peninsula is an altogether different place, full of lush vegetation, with
5 unforgettable Galapagos experiences

5 unforgettable Galapagos experiences

By on Dec 26, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Ecuador, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
The Galapagos Islands are famed for having one of the highest rates of endemism in the world, and some of the planet’s most unusual and avidly studied life. An incredible 97% of all reptiles and land mammals, and 80% of land birds that you will see on the islands are found nowhere else on earth,
9 reasons why it's great in Grenoble

9 reasons why it's great in Grenoble

By on Dec 26, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
This year, Forbes declared Grenoble one of Europe’s top 5 inventive cities, and with a growing amount of student engineers, it’s been giving Silicon Valley a run for its money. In 2016 it was voted the best city in France to be a student, as well as having the highest level of accessibility for wheelchair
The world's greatest theme park - Xcaret?

The world's greatest theme park - Xcaret?

By on Dec 23, 2017 in Attractions, Family Travel, Going Out, Mexico, North America, Speciality Travel
Imagine a rip-roaring Indiana Jones’ day-out. Swimming along a subterranean river, walking rope bridges high in a steamy jungle of touchwood trees, swimming with sharks and perilously hanging onto a rope across the ocean. Slammin’ down Tequila shots if you choose. If you’ve taken the chaotic horn-blaring road south from Cancun for 35 miles, you will have
6 ways to enjoy New Orleans in Winter

6 ways to enjoy New Orleans in Winter

By on Dec 22, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Food and Drink, Going Out, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
New Orleans has its own personality any time of the year, but the winter season in the Big Easy offers visitors a chance to experience attractions that aren’t offered during the peak summer months. New Orleans is not only one of the largest cities in Louisiana, but is also the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern
Top 5 ways to spend a luxurious date night in Positano, Italy

Top 5 ways to spend a luxurious date night in Positano, Italy

By on Dec 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe
Few locales exude romance, glamour, and luxury quite like the coast of southern Italy. One of the most lavish and opulent places to unwind, recharge, and take in the sights with your significant other? The Amalfi Coast. Overlooking the Salerno Gulf region of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the picturesque location is a beloved tourist destination that’s
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5 exquisite wine estates in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa

By on Dec 16, 2017 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany
When Belinda Carlisle sang her hit: ‘Ooh, heaven is a place on earth, they say in heaven, love comes first’, she surely did not know about the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley near Hermanus! Otherwise she would perhaps have sung: ‘They say in heaven, wine comes first’! Until 2006 this part was known as Walker
5 reasons why you must visit Southern Iceland

5 reasons why you must visit Southern Iceland

By on Dec 16, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe
Iceland has become a much more popular destination in recent years – and deservedly so! Its landscapes are absolutely jaw-dropping, it offers out of this world scenery and, of course, the Northern Lights. Many people visit Iceland as a long weekend and base themselves in Reykjavik, doing the Golden Circle Tour and visiting the Blue
Top 5 reasons to visit the Christmas markets in the Dolomites

Top 5 reasons to visit the Christmas markets in the Dolomites

By on Dec 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe
The crisp air of the Unesco Dolomite mountains during the winter season seem to have a warmer glow during the Christmas festivities. The larger cities and smaller mountain towns are dressed up in magical lights and amazing Christmas decorations. The tradition of Christmas markets in German-speaking countries dates back to the Middle Ages which is
15 reasons to visit Provence in 2018!

15 reasons to visit Provence in 2018!

By on Dec 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
With Christmas over it’s natural that thoughts will soon start to drift to all the exciting prospects in store for 2018, and with it thoughts of a well-deserved holiday in the sun (which no doubt feature all the more strongly when it’s cold and wet outside!). So, to get you in the mood for 2018,