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Five of the Top Cruises in Europe not to be Missed

September 20, 2011 – 6:36 am | No Comment
Five of the Top Cruises in Europe not to be Missed

  There are so many different cruising regions within Europe, with each of them offering something better than the other. They all have their own itinerary, with some focusing more on shore excursions and spending days at sea, others jam packing your schedule and highlighting city life.  If you’re having difficulty choosing then why not [...]

Are Majorca Holidays really perfect for everyone? Three groups of people Majorca will appeal to…

September 13, 2011 – 6:37 am | No Comment
Are Majorca Holidays really perfect for everyone?  Three groups of people Majorca will appeal to…

Majorca is a destination that gets tainted with a brush of arrogance quite often. Let’s give you the original overview of Majorca; ‘A diverse region that offers everything, and appeals to everyone’, a phrase preached notoriously in travel articles, magazines and by your local travel agent. While you will often hear this dribble, this island [...]

Apartment Rentals Vs Hotels…

September 2, 2011 – 4:49 am | No Comment
Apartment Rentals Vs Hotels…

Once you experience a stay in a residence 6 apartment you’ll never want to stopover in hotel again. Each of the 23 apartments they have to offer are tailored made to suit your needs and they pride themselves on bringing you a genuine 5* stay with guaranteed absolute comfort, and that’s exactly what they do. [...]

5 Alternative European Cities – flights and sights

August 24, 2011 – 7:29 am | No Comment
5 Alternative European Cities – flights and sights

Planning to tour Europe? Or maybe you’re there and have already browsed the Louvre in Paris, seen the ruins of Rome and climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Either way, if you’re burning to see a different side to the continent, you might want to check out cheap flights to the following, more [...]

Crusing the Baltic

August 16, 2011 – 12:57 pm | No Comment
Crusing the Baltic

Cruises are an ever popular holiday option. They allow you all the freedom of travel, and the experience of seeing a lot of new places, without the hassle of unpacking and repacking your bag at every new stop. While often when someone mentions a cruse holiday images of the Mediterranean or Caribbean spring to mind [...]

5 sights in South America that gave me goosebumps

August 15, 2011 – 3:17 am | No Comment
5 sights in South America that gave me goosebumps

  It’s hard not to sound a bit pretentious when talking about South America. While thousands of backpackers troop through Southeast Asia for what is essentially a series of very cheap holidays, it seems that there is still some kudos up for grabs for those who’ve donned a dodgy alpaca hat and travelled up and [...]

Five films that inspired me to pack my bags and hit the road.

August 12, 2011 – 7:02 am | No Comment
Five films that inspired me to pack my bags and hit the road.

Sitting down to watch a film can be a fantastic way to pass a couple of hours. A good film can transport you to a different world and occupy even the most distracted of minds. A few will leave you with the lingering desire to travel, see new places and experience new things. These are [...]

8 things guaranteed to irritate you on your trip

July 30, 2011 – 1:00 pm | No Comment
8 things guaranteed to irritate you on your trip

There is no denying life back home is fairly dull and full of little annoyances. Even your last moments before getting on a plane are full of delays, with last minute traffic jams and a queue for check-in with far more people in than there could possibly be space for in the entire airport parking [...]

A Backpacker’s Guide to the Spanish Costas

July 21, 2011 – 4:38 am | No Comment
A Backpacker’s Guide to the Spanish Costas

  Family theme parks and towering hotels line most of the Spanish coast, from Portugal in the south all the way up to the French border in the north. However, the threat of identikit towns and mass tourism has in the past put many intrepid travellers off visiting Spain. It’s safe to say that every [...]

Travel in Europe: A New Point of View

July 19, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Travel in Europe: A New Point of View

There are many ways to take a grand tour of Europe. Many travellers choose to take advantage of Europe’s vast and efficient rail network by investing in an InterRail or a Eurail pass. This is often a cost efficient way of covering a vast area and it allows travellers the flexibility to spend as long [...]

Sharm El Sheikh – Egypt’s escape

July 18, 2011 – 9:14 am | No Comment
Sharm El Sheikh – Egypt’s escape

Sharm El Sheikh, situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt is famed for its diving. Lying on the Red Sea Sharm El Sheikh offers some of the finest coral reef on the planet which boasts a massive variety of fish species and other marine life. The rainbow of colours of the [...]

Liaising in Leeds

July 8, 2011 – 1:26 pm | No Comment
Liaising in Leeds

At the heart of the north lies the bustling innovative city of Leeds. Known for its internationally acclaimed Universities, this metropolitan is famous for its booming nightlife and diverse cultural background. From the cities medieval to industrial historical roots there are many attractions to the city that has made this city the 8th most visited [...]