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29th September 2009
Today we start our journey north towards Paris in a few days time. First stop is Cannes home of the film festival and one of the most prestigious of the French Riviera resorts. Until you have walked along the harbor front and seen first hand the size of t... Read >
Author: Apple Tree28th September 2009
For everybody vacation are the best moment, we can relax, enjoy our free time, visit new places, wonderful and exotic places. But not for everybody vacations are the paradise they were looking for, in many cases setbacks are in the offing.
This summe... Read >
Author: martinapp23rd September 2009
Christmas day in Rome has got to be special and it was. We started our day with a walking tour which commenced at the Spanish Steps. They were beautifully decorated and at the top afford a wonderful view out over Rome. At the bottom of the stairs is the b... Read >
Author: Apple Tree28th July 2009
Anyone who has been their holidays to Prague will tell you that it is so easy to fall in love with this magnificent city, Prague has so much history with its old cobble stoned streets, churches and townhouses you are in awe of the setting you can almost p... Read >
Author: pmurray23rd July 2009
Christmas is considered to be a season of richness and festivity and Christmas traditions involve decorating houses, setting up a Christmas tree and sitting down to a sumptuous Christmas dinner. Christmas is also one of the most important shopping seasons... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson01st May 2009
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You may find the title somewhat misleading, as there are many good times throughout the year to take a Eurostar break. When you take a break with Eurostar you can be anywhere that takes your fancy in only a ... Read >
Author: directline-holidays.co.uk17th March 2009
What you must have in your suitcase and which markets to hit! December is the most mesmerizing time to visit France. The shopping is amazing. Storefronts are done up in delicate ribbons and lights for the holidays. There is ice skating in front of Paris' ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st March 2009
Planning a vacation in Europe? If so, you have picked the perfect destination for a memorable holiday. Europe is one place where you can experience an exciting mix of scenic beauty, wonderful locales, culture and rich heritage.
In spite of being the ... Read >
Author: Ravinder Malik02nd February 2009
Some people say you’ve never really experienced Europe till it’s blanketed in Snow… which is really something amazing that many can’t put into words. The pace is relaxing with touristy areas winding down. With that said, take advantage of these pl... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson17th January 2009
If you want to have some great New Year's fun, you'll want to head to Cardiff. You can take part in the traditional Mari Llwyd events where people go from house to house carrying a horse skull on a pole and reciting rhymes and singing until they get invit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th December 2008
Christmas is one of the busiest shopping seasons in Europe. During this time, people are looking to buy Christmas ornaments, presents, lights costumes, artificial trees, window dressings, toys, wrapping paper and the like. Here are five markets in Europe ... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson16th December 2008
Holland has a number of Christmas markets, offering travelling Britons the chance to enjoy some traditional European culture and browse unique Christmas gifts.
Every December a number of Christmas markets are opened throughout Holland, from the marke... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell14th December 2008
Christmas in Sweden is one of the best times of the year to book hostels in Stockholm. The city provides visitors with an excellent festive experience in the weeks before the big day itself.
Christmas Markets
The Swedish capital has some of the best... Read >
Author: Paul Scottyn04th December 2008
With crowds of people battling their way down the high street and manic shoppers jostling with each other to grab the last gifts sets, it is no wonder many view Christmas shopping as a nightmare. Indeed, the last thing you want to do after a busy day at... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell03rd December 2008
Edinburgh is globally renowned for its annual range of spectacular festivals and events. Indeed, the Edinburgh International Festival is highly regarded as one of the best of its kind, whilst hundreds of thousands of people participate in the Hogmanay cel... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane03rd December 2008
Staying for holidays in Barcelona during the Christmas time is wonderful. As the climate is still favorable and sunny and Barcelona apartments can be found easily, it is a good time to go there. Snow in Barcelona is rare but the feeling of Christmas is th... Read >
Author: BarcelonaPoint03rd December 2008
Staying for holidays in Barcelona during the Christmas time is wonderful. As the climate is still favorable and sunny and Barcelona apartments can be found easily, it is a good time to go there. Snow in Barcelona is rare but the feeling of Christmas is th... Read >
Author: BarcelonaPoint02nd December 2008
To truly capture the Christmas spirit this season, as well as to put some colour back in your cheeks, a trip to Manchester is definitely prescribed. Indeed, filled with an assortment of wintry activities and festive cheer, the city takes on a whole new pe... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton01st December 2008
Nothing says Christmas quite like high street shops bedecked with multicoloured tinsel, twinkling fairy lights and all things glittery. But sometimes all of this can be a bit of a sensory overload. And of course, the hordes of swarming panic buyers, lon... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton01st December 2008
Across Europe towns and cities are getting ready for Christmas. Lights and decorations are all going up, if they are not up already and shops are preparing for the seasonal rush with there own festive cheer. Town and city centres from the biggest city�s... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st December 2008
With Christmas just around the corner, you could be forgiven for not feeling in the festive spirit, especially after a hard year filled with work. Indeed, if you’re feeling burnt out then it’s no wonder that the thought of battling with crowds of peop... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton30th November 2008
If you’re looking to capture the Christmas spirit this winter, then London’s the place to go! Every year the British capital transforms itself into a festive haven, offering up a plethora of wintry activities to do, and a range of spectacular sights... Read >
Author: pmcindoe30th November 2008
What first springs to mind when you think of Christmas? Perhaps it’s the sights and smells of the dinner or the anticipation of present giving?
However, before the big day itself there’s much preparation involved. Presents and food need to be purch... Read >
Author: DCollins18th November 2008
Just as Christmas is a time for people to catch up with their loved ones, indulge in good food and relax after a hard year’s work, it is also a period which causes many to suffer from undue stress and anxiety. And, for all the individuals who believe sp... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins12th November 2008
Christmas is many people’s favourite holiday, partly because everyone enjoys the Christmas spirit, partly because it offers us the chance to reunite with our loved ones for few days and partly because of the presents we offer and we receive. Christmas m... Read >
Author: Alice Campbell11th November 2008
In the next few months towns and cities across Europe will be coming alive with the lights, sounds and smells of Christmas markets. European Christmas markets are truly a magical place and it�s not just because of the fantastic shopping that can be had.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th November 2008
Winter is fast approaching and for many people, the arrival of the festive season is something to be welcomed. There is mulled wine to be drunk, Christmas markets to be visited and cosy nights to be spent in front of the fire.
In addition, there are ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell30th October 2008
Christmas markets are the perfect way for shoppers to sample flavours of countries far and wide and tick some Christmas presents off the shopping list at the same time. With Christmas markets popping up all over Europe and the UK, you have a great choice ... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane28th October 2008
For Christmas shopping, Derry has some of the biggest and best Irish and British stores as well as lots of smaller boutiques. And there's even a little Craft Village tucked away in the middle of it all.
Derry is a popular shopping destination in Irela... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley10th October 2008
To get the best out of Brussels take to your feet and have a stroll around or climb aboard one of the many tours around the city. Brussels is fairly easy to navigate your way around due to its straightforward division into Lower and Upper towns.
The... Read >
Author: pmcindoe26th September 2008
If you have not considered a visit to Germany in the past, you should expect to be amazed and fascinated by what is on offer. Germany is country which offer year-round holiday ideas, with great cities for Autumn and Winter cultural breaks, the famous Ger... Read >
Author: Jimi St.Pierre02nd September 2008
As the summer begins to draws to a close, many travel enthusiasts will be starting to think about the ideal trip to enjoy around Christmas time, with the cities of Prague and Budapest becoming very popular destinations in recent years.
Prague is a gr... Read >
Author: pmcindoe02nd October 2007
Escorted holidays seem to have come back into fashion during the course of the past 10 years or so. They offer a great opportunity for a relaxing holiday, while allowing you to get to discover some new locations.There are so many escorted tours available ... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett24th August 2007
As a holiday destination, Germany has a lot going for it - fashionable and dynamic big cities, quaint towns straight out of the Brothers Grimm, deep forests, fairy-tale castles, and to top it all off, an unequaled range of beers.
Climate
Located at... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets16th November 2006
Are you planning a trip to Germany?
Germany is located in central Europe and stretches from the Alps in the south up to the North Sea in the North. It is bordered by Austria and Switzerland in the south; Poland and the Czech Republic in the east; F... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney09th June 2006
As the FIFA World Cup 2006 descends upon the 12 host cities of Germany, some of the most prominent cities such as Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt will barely bat an eyelid seasoned as they are to staging events on a world stage. For other cities, this is t... Read >
Author: sam lowe12th December 2005
Berlin, quite surprisingly, has more water surfaces and bridges (650 approx) than Venice, Amsterdam and Stockholm put together! This beautiful capital city and heartbeat of Germany, Berlin is a fascinating place year round with a vast array of attractio... Read >
Author: Pawan Kumare
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