The five largest Mediterranean islands are Crete, Corsica, Cyprus, Sardinia and Sicily. Bigger isn’t necessarily better, some of the smaller island such as Mallorca and Ibiza have much to recommend them.
The journey from Reykjavik to the geothermal baths at Krauma is just under an hour and a half, so this is easily a place you could visit on a day trip out of the capital.
These man-made geothermal pools are located in the Icelandic highlands and set in a surreal canyon landscape. Tickets for an exclusive minibus tour are available from the Húsafell Hotel.
For an Icelandic experience with a difference, we heartily recommend Into the Glacier which can be visited as part of a tour from Reykjavik or by self-driving to Husafell or Klaki basecamp.
Hotel Kriunes is a unique luxury hotel that is often overlooked by visitors heading directly for Reykjavik, yet it offers a lovely alternative on the capital’s outskirts.
Instead of driving straight to our hotel after collecting our bags at the airport, we instead headed for Grindavik so that we could explore the Fagradalsfjall volcano site.
If your travel plans involve the land of Fire and Ice, I’m sure you can’t wait to explore the many glaciers, geysers and waterfalls, as well as Iceland’s many other natural wonders.
After this month’s Heritage Open Days, we thought we’d stick with the cultural and heritage theme and put together our top ten list of historic houses in Cumbria.
One of the first things you will need to consider when planning your Iceland itinerary is whether to rent a car or whether to take tours.
There are many things to be aware of when renting a car in Iceland. This guide covers a number of issues you’ll want to consider.
Formerly a boutique hotel, Chester’s white-painted Edgar House is one of the city’s most iconic residences.
Summer might be over but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to plan a trip to Munster Vales, located in the beautiful south of Ireland.
The one thing you must make sure not to miss out in Barcelona, is their mouth-watering gastronomy.
Dittisham Hideaway, the latest venture from hotelier and entrepreneur, Peter de Savary and his wife Lana, consists of a luxury collection of treenhouses, shepherds huts and a 1950s American Airsteam.
The upscale Cary Arms and Spa is nestled among rocks that are perched over Babbacombe Bay in south-east Devon, an area twice visited by Queen Victoria when she was in her late twenties and early thirties.
There is so much to see and do in and around Windermere, so condensing it into one day is more than a little tricky. Here’s an idea of what to do.
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