Top 5 exotic holiday destinations in 2012
With the Olympics coming to the UK this summer, many London families will choose to holiday at that time to avoid the mad crush of the crowds and festivities. Or, if they are sport fans they might prefer to stay for the Games and travel abroad later in the year to brighten up those cold, dreary winter months. Here...
Kerela and Alleppey city in South India is really somewhere special
In South India you will find the district of Kerela, which is one of the most beautiful places in all of India.
The town of Alleppey, or by its more recent name of Alappuzha, is one of the most famous destinations for a holiday in India. It is located between the famous Punnamada backwaters and the Arabian Sea.
Its water features...
How a Personal Travel Advisor Can keep You Safe Abroad
Many people have never used the services of a personal travel advisor before, but they can be invaluable when it comes to be safe abroad.
If you thought holiday advisors were just for the rich and famous, then you may be surprised to know that every year thousands of UK holidaymakers get expert advice on a wide range of travel...
Egypt and its historical delights
Egypt is a history enthusiast’s dream holiday destination. Home to some of the most important historical sites in the world and iconic attractions such as:
* the Pyramids
* the Sphinx and
* the ancient temple at Abu Simbel.
This amazing feat of engineering, carved from the face of a mountain, would be an impressive structure if it had been built a few...
The joys of a driving holiday
There is a freedom afforded by taking a driving holiday that comes with very few other kinds of holiday. The ability to roam the open roads, stopping where you want and sleeping where you want without being tied to any predetermined itinerary is a feeling that has to be experienced to be appreciated. This is particularly prevalent if you...
Greece is still a great place to take a holiday
Greece is a country that has been receiving a lot of bad press lately over the financial crisis that is causing a great of trouble to the country, as well as other members of the Euro.
From what you read in the papers, you might think that it seems to be all the fault of the workers in the country,...
10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Southeast Asia
Many backpackers and globetrotters have flocked to the fertile and culturally rich Southeast Asia. Known for its pristine beaches, amazing historical sights and a touch of adventurousness, this comparatively inexpensive travel option baits thousands amongst thousands of people every year with landmarks like Angkor Wat, Cambodia; the city of Bangkok, Thailand; and the picturesque views of Ha Long Bay,...
Top 5 Things to Do in Singapore When It Rains
Located on the southern tip of Malaysia, the city-state of Singapore offers more than just a stopover en route to other exotic locales. But with a tropical rain forest climate and its location only one degree north from the Equator, there are plenty of days when the humid weather takes a turn for the worse and clouds roll in...
10 Great Honeymoon Ideas for Any Travel Style
You’ve tied the knot, taken the plunge, looked deep into the eyes of your loved one and said “I do”. You do! And now with the love of your life on your arm, all the rice on the ground behind you, where to? Granted, just about anywhere would likely be a blast, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to...
Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
48 hours, 16 drop off and departure points, and two modes of transport make the Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour the ideal way to see the city of Berlin.
It must have been 2pm by the time we lazily hobbled down to our first point of departure, the glitzy shopping rue of Kurfurstendamm. We were given myriad tickets, along with friendly...