A holiday in Tuscany is everyones dream, but if you want to experience the charm of rural Italy, without the crowds, head for Lunigiana, in the northwest. Often referred to as the hidden Tuscany, of course it has in no way been hidden from the locals or discerning travellers. And it would be...
Rainforests: Way More Than Just Monkeys And Parrots, Part 1
Rainforests are the dynamic engine of the Earth’s biosphere; they fix carbon from the atmosphere, and the aspiration of plants in the rain forests produce nearly 10% of the oxygen we need to live (over 70% of the oxygen is...
Have you discovered Tenerife yet? Many UK holidaymakers describe Tenerife as their dream holiday island. So, what is it about this island which makes it so popular with the UK holidaymakers?
The island of Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, and probably the most popular with...
Palm Spring is a famous oasis resort nestled between the mountains, not far from the Mojave Desert in California. It is a great destination to visit on a California Holiday with its many fairways, spa resorts and great entertainment.
Palm Springs is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente...
One new popular way to explore Europe on luxury vacations is by rail. This travel trend is growing in leaps and bounds. With the emergence of the European Train Network, trains are becoming the preferred mode of travel. Often chosen over air travel, trains are a great option for those interested...
Hello From Cuba – Part 4 – Bureaucracy Galore – The University Of Havana
Yesterday I had to sign up for my Spanish course at the University of Havana. The Campus of the University is an astoundingly beautiful collection of classical buildings and a Cuban tank graces the...
Consecutive or flexi travel? One country or a whole bunch? Saver passes? Rail ‘n Drive? Overwhelmed with trying to pick the right European rail pass? Possibilities can be daunting… but choosing the perfect pass can save you time and money. A rail pass lets you bypass long ticket...
Discover Munich – Visit The Most Famous Landmarks Of Munich.
Munich is the capital city of the state of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany. It is well known for its culture, architecture and the “Okoberfest” (the annual beer celebration). Getting around is...
The Raffles Resort on Canouan is very special indeed, both beautiful, and relaxing, with stunning views.
Our villa was quite superb with two bathrooms, two big closets, a huge bedroom, and an enormous sitting room, up on the hill looking out to the reef, a view we couldnt tire of, ever....
Menorca has around 200 kilometres of coastline, much of it made up of beautiful sandy coves enclosed by rocky headlands. The island has more beaches than Majorca and Ibiza put together, so it is deservedly popular with those looking for a beach holiday. Much of the south of the island, as in Son...
Hello From Cuba – Part 3 – Hiking Vinales And Exploring Nature
On Sunday it was gorgeous. The cold front had finally passed through, the rain was gone and we had a beautiful warm sunny day without any humidity.
My hostess is also a guide for the National Park System and...
Thanks to a severe case of the Revenge of Montezuma (or Ricky Ricardo?..,) I am sitting here in the Hotel Havana Libre and I finally get around to create updates from my first 4.5 days here in Cuba. The Internet connection is definitely the slowest I have ever seen in my entire life, (15 minutes...