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What to order at a Greek taverna

By George Koletsos on Sep 15, 2018 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Tourists from all over the world visit Greece every Summer raving about how beautiful the sea is, how the islands and the towns are even more mesmerizing in person than in pictures and how hospitable the Greeks actually are. Then it’s time to eat. To taste the renowned Greek cuisine that has been praised by […]

The world’s most beautiful castles

By Andrew Bezhenar on Sep 13, 2018 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Romania, United Kingdom, Western Europe

When it comes to luxury, there’s nothing more glorious or opulent than a castle, and no grander way to spend your vacation than exploring the turrets, spirals and decadecent secrets of the world’s most beautiful palaces. If you’re looking to live out your fairytale dreams, make sure you stop by any one of these architectural […]

Top 7 fjords of Norway

By Scott Anderson on Sep 12, 2018 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Western Norway is famed for its spectacular and easily accessible fjords and mountains, which form a dramatic landscape and pave the way for myriad adventures, a plethora of picturesque towns and villages, and some excellent food. With snow-covered peaks, wild waterfalls, lush vegetation, shimmering glaciers, precipitous viewpoints and charming mountain communities, Norway’s fjords are a […]

Frankfurt: 10 reasons to visit this power city

By Michael Edwards on Sep 12, 2018 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

You don’t get a soaring aspirational Skyscraper Skyline without earning it, without packing a punch. Nick-named Manhattan-am-Main, or Mainhattan, Frankfurt’s been at the heart of Europe for many, many centuries. Big deals are signed at the Frankfurt Book Fair – don’t even think of getting a hotel room then – and many Germans read the […]

Combining luxury and adventure in Austria

By Craig Burton on Sep 07, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Austria, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The pursuit of skiing and of luxury go hand-in-hand for many winter sports aficionados. Austria always fits the bill, combining a thrilling, slope-based experience with spellbinding scenery and equally stunning accommodation options – not to mention top-class cuisine. With an array of indulgent Alpine experiences at your fingertips, we’ll help narrow your search with a […]

The best places to drink Cava in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Sep 06, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona’s answer to Prosecco, Cava takes its origins in this very region and forms a large part of its rich gastronomy. The name itself comes from the Catalan word for the caves where the drink was first stored during the fermentation process. Following an outbreak of phyllorexa in the mid 1800s, many wine producers turned […]

10 of the quirkiest hotels in the world

By Paul Johnson on Aug 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Alaska, Asia, Belgium, Canada, Europe, France, Hotels, Idaho, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor has unveiled 10 of the world’s quirkiest hotels, ranked according to the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings from the past year. For travelers who want to look beyond the conventional hotel room, TripAdvisor revealed these highly-rated weird and wonderful hotels around the globe. “Booking a stay […]

Recipe of the week: ‘Tigre’ mussels

By Paul Johnson on Aug 24, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Tapas is a very typical way to eat in Spain and well-known throughout the world. It is based on the idea of selecting a combination of different plates and sharing the dishes with your friends, instead of ordering the plates separately and eating from a single plate. Spain is also the largest producer of mussels […]

7 fun things to do in South Devon

By Helen Scott on Aug 21, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

One of the main reasons for visiting South Devon is its many rich offerings; miles of dramatic coastline, beaches, walks, wildlife, pubs, villages, harbours and castles. We’ve picked ten of the best things to do in South Devon to make your summer a memorable one. 1. Explore one of Devon’s finest castles Just a short […]

Mykonos: a shopper’s paradise

By George Koletsos on Aug 21, 2018 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Shopping is most definitely an important part of tourism as most shops are in centrally located streets and even if many brands can be found all over the world, the experience of visiting them in different cities is always unique. Bringing back home souvenirs or traditional pieces of the country is a nice way to […]

Provencal activities to enjoy whilst learning French!

By Su Stephens on Aug 19, 2018 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Being able to speak another language is an enviable skill and one that many of us aspire to acquire at some point, particularly after a holiday abroad! A subscription to Babbel that never gets used and the well-meaning resolution to learn 50 words a day are often the first casualties for the many of us […]

Where to ski in Switzerland this season

By Craig Burton on Aug 15, 2018 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

With its chocolate-box villages and captivating Alpine scenery, Switzerland is undoubtedly one of the best destinations in Europe for a luxury skiing holiday. There’s no shortage of resorts scattered throughout the valleys of the Swiss Alps, but in our opinion these five are the best place to start. Gstaad Despite having enough designer boutiques and […]

5 unexpected reasons to visit Gran Canaria

By Amanda O'Brien on Aug 15, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Gran Canaria was the most delightful surprise! This lovely island has Spring temperatures all year round and is full of colour and vibrancy. The fantastic quality of the food and wine was perhaps the biggest surprise for me – locally grown ingredients, unbelievably fresh fish and far too drinkable wines that are only available on […]

Short stay: Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, UK

By Paul Johnson on Aug 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Famed for its appearances in numerous films – Bridget Jones’s Diary, Goldfinger, Tomorrow Never Dies, Layer Cake and more – Stoke Park is clearly a firm favourite with Pinewood Studios (just 5 miles away) and the British film industry. But if appearances in major movies wasn’t enough to convince you, Britain’s first country club’s many […]

The World Ski Awards Best Ski Chalets

By Dan Frith on Aug 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Events, France, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The World Ski Awards were launched in 2013, with the aim to reward the best in each category as voted for by travel professionals and skiers across the globe. They vote for their favourite ski tourism products and brands or chalets and hotels, whilst the audience who gather for the unveiling of the winners serve […]

Barcelona’s 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By Sandra Roig on Aug 13, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Barcelona is one of the most unique and beautiful cities in Spain, and being part of Catalonia, it has a distinctive language, cultural background, cuisine and a large handful of wonderful landmarks, nine of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. UNESCO stands for ‘United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’ and each year, this organisation […]

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