Most beautiful places in France
The cosmopolitan and multicultural city of Strasbourg which is the capital of Alsace has for many centuries been one of France’s financial and cultural capitals. Strasbourg plays host to various important European Union institutions, thus there is a huge number of wealthy diplomats, as well as shops, [...]
Sailors, you’re in luck this summer. In July, the famous Tonnerres de Brest (no giggling in the back seats there!), a tall ship festival only occurring every four years, is set to celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a bonanza program this summer. Photo licensed under the [...]
For years now there is a common tradition that, during the qualifying period of the GP, all the little towns around Monaco become the favorite destination for the ladies of the international Jet Set. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by nick farnhill While the men [...]
Cote d’Azur is known as the French Riviera in English and gets its name from Stephen Liegeard, a French writer who wrote a book on this area in the 1800′s. It is located in the southeastern regions of France. The boundaries of this region are not clearly [...]
There comes a time when the hustle and bustle of Paris life, along with the inevitable overcrowding, long queues, traffic fumes and over-priced food and drink loses its appeal. I mean…£8 for a coffee anyone? Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by GeekGrunge But France has [...]
Cassis is a French fishing port 12 miles east of Marseille, on the Cote d’Azur. Unlike its neighbours, Cannes, Nice and St Tropez, Cassis has retained its traditional charm, wowing visitors with its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Although it is a favourite holiday destination for celebrities [...]
Maybe you’re a student looking for something unusual to do this summer? Maybe you want to improve your French? Or maybe you just know that a life of the (not so) open waves is for you? Photo by elegantfrenchcruises.com There are many reasons why you might be [...]
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The Best Castles In England | United Kingdom
If there’s one thing that England isn’t short of, it’s castles. Many of this country’s finest castles were built in medieval times and, in some cases, even before then. While some have fallen into a state of disrepair, others have stood the test of time and still [...]
A Wales ‘Must See’ Wish List – Top Places To Visit In Wales | United Kingdom
From the Isle of Anglesey in its top western corner, to Carmarthen Bay in the south, Wales is a breath-taking country steeped in stunning landscapes at almost every turn. With scenes this inspiring, walking through the Welsh countryside is naturally a favourite diversion of holidaymakers. Photo licensed [...]
Five Best Castles to See in Wales | United Kingdom
Often called the Land of Castles, the beautiful countryside of Wales abounds with castles in varying conditions from ruins to well preserved. With so many to visit and perhaps not enough time to see them all, consider the following five best castles to see in Wales. Castle [...]
Hajdúszoboszló – great thermal aquapark and spa resort in Hungary
City of Hajdúszoboszló lies in eastern Hungary, about 20 km southeast of Debrecen. The thermal water was discovered here in 1925 as the result of unsuccessful search for oil, which defined the following development of the city. Baths were built here, and today this city with 35,000 [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
A Guide to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Giant’s Causeway is an incredible attraction located along the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although the creation of the natural formation is surrounded by myth and lore, it is the only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Northern Ireland. Known as Clochán na [...]
Surfing Holidays for Beginners in Lanzarote | Spain
Has the idea of riding the waves and learning to surf always appealed, but the cold British weather has put you off? Lanzarote is known as the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ for many reasons, including the weather, the people and of course, the amazing waves. The winds from [...]
An Introduction to the Costa del Sol | Spain
When the summer holidays roll around, Brits and northern Europeans head for the Costa del Sol in large numbers. The area once had a reputation as a haven for British gangsters fleeing the law (as seen in Sexy Beast, The Business and many TV sitcoms) but these [...]
