Archive for 'Fun and Festivals' Category
NYE Around the World
While it may happen at different times, the celebration of the New Year is something that’s universally celebrated by all, every culture across the world has its own traditions and customs to ring in the New Year. It’s not just the time zones that are different, the build-up and the aftermath of New Year’s day [...]
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
With only a month and a half to go, our attention is now being diverted towards the Christmas season. It’s difficult to ignore, shops are filled with festive goods and gift ideas, cities have decorations up and are preparing to switch on the lights and brighten up the high streets and TV stations are now [...]
Top 5 Christmas Shopping Destinations in Europe
Paris It feels that including Paris on any list about shopping is mandatory, and it’s no surprise that it features here. Any type of store that you can think of, you’ll find here and with places like the shopping arcade Palais Royal, Marché St Pierre and Lafayette Maison, you’ll quickly realise why Paris is regarded as one [...]
Winter Fun In The Sun
As the temperatures drop in the UK, it’s only natural to look abroad for a touch of winter sun. A cold winter, with predictions of minus 18C, was forecast by British Weather Services last week and if that’s not enough to send you running for the airport, what is? Luckily, winter sun getaways are cheaper [...]
Bali – Less Is More
Located in the country of Indonesia, Bali may be a small island – it’s slightly smaller than the county of Lincolnshire – but there are many things that you can do while you’re there, making it a fantastic destination if you’re looking for a sunny and tropical destination. You’ll quickly discover that whatever you look [...]
Australian Activity-Filled Holiday
Australia: sun, sea and sand, you may be thinking, and you’d be perfectly correct in doing so, but there’s a lot more going on Down Under, and it’s exhilarating. If you base yourself in Sydney, you will be perfectly placed to enjoy an activity-filled holiday that is sure to leave a mark and push you [...]
Florida – The Sunshine State
The sunny southern eastern state of Florida has long been billed as a fantastic holiday destination because of its fine weather and huge array of theme parks. But once you’ve had your fill of rides and rollercoasters there’s still lots to do and see in Florida, whether it’s the history of the area or [...]
Where to visit in Italy
Whether it’s the food, the weather, the skiing or the cultural history you’re after, Italy has all the ingredients for a memorable family holiday. This country has a variety of terrains, from skiing in the Alps in the north to the warm coastlines of the south, and the country’s two biggest cities, Rome and Milan, [...]
Paradise in Portugal
Looking for a relaxing holiday where everything you could want is located within the grounds of your hotel? A resort hotel in Portugal could be just the ticket, and there’s always plenty to do if you do decide to venture beyond the hotel or the beach! First off is Porto in the northwest of the [...]
Spanish Beach Holidays
If the warmer days have you longing for a cool ocean breeze as you lounge on a beach, but you don’t fancy a long haul flight to an exotic location, the beaches of Spain are only a few hours’ journey away. There’s a wide variety of beach holidays on offer in Spain, from busy nightlife [...]
