Archive for December, 2011

Vancouver in the New Year

By rebecca - Last updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

British Columbia. The only thing that will remind you of Britain is the weather. Everything else is truly Canadian. Stunning mountain scenery, the great outdoors, hiking, skiing and we aren’t even talking about the country side! All this and more can be found within and around Vancouver. It’s easy to see why the city consistently [...]

How to avoid plane #disease? Isnt this seriously frightening?

By oli - Last updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Plane diseases can be dangerous. Find out how to prevent the most common plane disease. Did you know that the plane seat pockets can be dangerous for your health?

The Trans-Siberian Railway

By Holly - Last updated: Friday, December 16, 2011

Pack your leather hold-all and jump aboard the oldest and greatest train journey on earth. Thunder through Russia, Mongolia and China as a passenger aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway. Although there are various itineraries to choose from the classic route is hard to beat. It covers an immense 9,300 km from Beijing to Moscow or vice [...]

The Cayman Islands

By Holly - Last updated: Monday, December 12, 2011

If the British winter is starting to grate and you want to escape to a warmer climate, why not try a holiday to the Cayman Islands? Set in the Caribbean Sea, these islands are close to Cuba and Jamaica – making your Cayman Islands holiday idyllic perfection. You’ll miss the rainy summer season and your [...]

Winter in Whistler

By Holly - Last updated: Friday, December 9, 2011

If your idea of a perfect winter holiday is hitting the snowy slopes on your skis, then why not spend your winter in Whistler? This Canadian town, part of British Columbia, is famous for its winter sports, and it houses one of North America’s largest ski resorts – perfect for your winter holiday in Whistler. [...]

Taking a bite out of the Big Apple

By rebecca - Last updated: Friday, December 9, 2011

The Big Apple is a city which can inspire and delight in equal measures. A city which is considered to be a melting pot of many different people and cultures, New York has numerous ethnic neighbourhoods, forming their own unique feel as a result of the generations of immigrants who have travelled there to make [...]

New Year in Rio

By Holly - Last updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

If you want to start 2012 with a bang, forget London, Sydney or New York. Spending New Year in Rio de Janeiro is the only way to do it! The Brazilians know how to party, and your holiday to Rio will have plenty of fireworks guaranteed! Party on the sand Once you’ve booked your flight [...]