Archive for 'Single Traveller' Category

Visit Santa’s Grotto

By rebecca - Last updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to Santa’s Grotto! Find out where to meet the man in red this winter with our guide to the best UK and Ireland Santa’s grottos. Dublin Zoo As one of the world’s oldest and most popular zoos, Dublin Zoo is Ireland’s No.1 visitor attraction and this year [...]

NYE Around the World

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012

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

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012

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

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012

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

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, October 25, 2012

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

By rebecca - Last updated: Friday, September 14, 2012

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 [...]

Famous Museum Destinations

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012

Some people want more from a holiday than a chaste opportunity to luxuriate on the beach or by the pool; they want to learn and immerse themselves in arts and culture. Fortunately, the world’s best holiday destinations also host some of the most famous museums for holiday-goers to indulge in. They hold the most sought-after [...]

Thailand – Chang Mai

By rebecca - Last updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012

While the first thing that pops into your head when thinking of Thailand may be its islands with their white sandy beaches, such as Phuket and Koh Samui, and while there is plenty to do on these islands, Chiang Mai on the mainland also offers many activities to make for a memorable trip. Located in [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]