Whilst recognized as a haven of blue seas, yellow sand and exotic nights, Lemnos is in fact the noteworthy site of countless tales of Greek mythology and these stories make up much of the countries rich and captivating past. Allegedly, Lemnos was home to Hephaestus, the god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths and craftsmen. Lemnos became the residency of the son of
There are few destinations that offer the extremities of climate, culture and character found in Iceland but with such punishing temperatures it is hardly a surprise that Iceland incurs the lowest population count of any European country. Within the country itself the residency is distributed irregularly with more than two thirds of the population residing in the capital, Reykjavik and
It is easy to let Lanzarote’s small size of 845.9km2 deceive you into thinking you’ll struggle to find things to do. Quite on the contrary, whether you’re looking for some light hearted family fun, a taste of culture or exposure to some astounding natural beauty there is sure to be something that will appeal. Although in recent years Lanzarote has
A stunning landscape with a vibrant city at it’s heart . With so many top destinations to fly to in the States, why pick Massachusetts? Here, experts over at massvacation.com offer some top reasons to visit this diverse and picturesque state… Minimal travelling time With a flying time of less than 7 hours from London Heathrow, Massachusetts is relatively accessible from UK
Jazz, Freedom and Red Beans – A Taste of Life in New Orleans . Jazz is the lifeblood of New Orleans. It hits you in the solar plexus, gets you somewhere you never knew existed. It was in this small Louisiana town just over a hundred years ago that the rumble of African drums first met the brass instruments of
Zoe Thomas travels to mainland Europe’s westernmost capital to sample the luxuries of the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Before last week, I never imagined I’d find myself on a rooftop running-track watching the sun rise over Lisbon. Especially not after a wild night drinking Caipirinhas by the pint. I could see the tops of buildings and the towers
Discover South Korea’s enthralling fusion of world heritage sites, sprawling megacities and volcanic landscapes through 11 cruise ports. . Korea is fast emerging as one of Asia’s most popular cruise destinations thanks to – firstly, its convenient position between China and Japan – and secondly, to its extraordinary recovery from a turbulent past. Today, around 100,000 British citizens visit the
Just you, your car, and a whole world to explore… In a world where everything is instant – instant messaging, instant coffee, instant gratification, isn’t it nice to slow down and enjoy the ride every now and then? As they say – it’s the journey that matters, not the destination. You can jump on a plane and be somewhere
Captain’s Choice private jet tours offer global travel at the height of luxury . Imagine that you could travel the world without any hassle, without airport queues, without buying multiple tickets or having to plan anything much further than what you’re going to wear each day. Now imagine that you’re setting off from Harrods terminal at Luton in a luxurious
Take the Amtrak Coast Starlight from Seattle to LA The West Coast offers some of the most spectacular views in North America, from the glittering Seattle skyline, past spectacular forests and snow-peaked mountains, right down to the sapphire-blue coast of LA. A 35-hour train journey might sound like a bit of a slog, especially if you happen to be a
