Archive for September, 2011
The ancient ruins of Mexico
With a bit of imagination, during a visit to any of the hundreds of ruins during your holiday in Mexico you can transport yourself back in time to an ancient era. There are hundreds of historically important and intriguing sites in the country. Some are huge and teeming with tourists, others are hidden away in [...]
Wine tasting in Bordeaux
The Bordeaux history of wine-making has been around since the eighth century, so it’s no wonder that countless wine-enthusiasts flock to this city to soak up its viticulture. Regular flights to France make it easy to enjoy all the wine-based activities in Bordeaux at the drop of a hat. Ecole de Bordeaux Why not learn [...]
Live music venues in Budapest
Among the myriad of wine and food festivals around Budapest every year, this dynamic city also hosts great concerts and music festivals throughout the year – making for a great holiday in Budapest. Flights to Budapest are normally cheap and airport transfers are easy to arrange. Budapest Sports Arena Number one selling pop-stars and artists [...]
Top river cruises
A river cruise is possibly one of the most romantic ways to see a holiday destination. Gone are the days of rickety, draughty ships with basic amenities and no heating. Today’s cruise ships just ooze luxury. From onboard pools to restaurants and casinos when you are not admiring the breathtaking scenery you can immerse yourself [...]
Beach etiquette
A beach holiday can be very relaxing as long as you are prepared. Whether you want to be in the mix of the action swimming in the sea and playing volleyball on the sand or you simply want to lounge peacefully on a sun bed topping up your tan, it’s worth understanding beach etiquette. On [...]
The Best International Bungee Jump Locations
If you are an adrenaline junkie then your holiday wouldn’t be complete with an extreme sport or activity to look forward to; and amongst these, bungee jumping has got to be high up your list! Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, Colorado, USA With a massive plummet of 1053ft (321m), Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge stages one of [...]
Modern in-flight entertainment
With cutting-edge in-flight entertainment on most airlines these days, a long flight to Tokyo or sunny Sydney is a doddle. Put down your books and miniature scrabble sets, kick back and let the hours fly by as you swathe yourself in a world of entertainment. Virgin Atlantic A holiday in New York couldn’t be complemented [...]
Summer in the Pyrenees
Nature’s border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees are wonderland for hikers, mountain bikers, back packers and skiers. But, high up in the mountains, the less active among us can also take advantage of nature with leisurely strolls through the various national parks and detoxing in the all-natural spas and springs. Holiday in the Pyrenees [...]
Flying first class
Cruise past all the ‘normal’ people queuing at check-in, pass the time till boarding with a cocktail in the exclusive private lounge, perhaps even have a massage. When your flight to Sydney or New York is called, stroll aboard, pick up another glass of free champagne and settle into your private suite; confirming once and [...]
