Doesn’t the ‘Islands of the Venetian Lagoon’ sound romantic? Murano, Burano and Torcello are beautiful little islands a short distance off the coast of the world’s most famous water city – Venice!
To the south of Italy the lies the biggest island in the whole Mediterranean, the enigmatic Sicily. Once a kingdom in its own right, for centuries this sun-blessed fertile land has captured the hearts of writers and artists as well as tourists.
Emilia Romagna is the Italian province wedged between Venice, Florence and Milan. From the sunny kingdom of San Marino and beaches of Rimini on the Adriatic coast to the rural towns of Parma and Modena in the midst of vineyard country, and the capital city of Bologna, Emilia Romagna is famous for its rich gastronomy and one of the best places for food in Italy.
Five of the best destinations for a dream holiday at budget prices. Spanish Mediterranean, Cultural Seville, Scottish Highlands, Touring Europe, and Tanzania Safari. Fabulous travel destinations at prices to suit your budget…seems like a dream? All you need is a bit of imagination and guidance from the locals!
Discovering Aberfeldy in the heart of the Scottish highlands. What to do and see near this beautiful town in Perthshire.
A 2-day trip to Córdoba is perfect for seeing the old quarters, the temples and plazas, and the flower-decked patios that make this prettiest city in Spain. Enjoy a river walk, then visit the palaces and museums, discover the historic legacy left by the rulers who once lived here –…
Seville, Andalucia, Spain. First impressions. The panoramic view from our bedroom terrace at Hotel Alcázar was stunning – Seville skyline was backlit by the sunset, the unmistakable Giralda tower and a dozen church spires piercing the sky. We arrived in Seville late afternoon, just in time to see the sun set over…
Throughout Spain the Christmas season is in full swing by the beginning of December – Xmas markets and fairs, street entertainment, concerts and nativity scenes. Find out what’s happening at Christmas and New Year on the Costa Blanca, you definitely won’t get bored!
‘Fira de Tots Sants’ Medieval Fair in Cocentaina (Alicante) takes place around the 1st of November each year. The oldest fête in Spain is held in Cocentaina, a historic market town on the Costa Blanca!
Polop de la Marina is a Spanish Mediterranean village in rural Alicante, a few kilometres inland from the well known Costa Blanca resorts of Altea and Benidorm.
