Traversing landscapes by bicycle can we a wonderful way to experience a place. There are plenty of stunning places to choose from but we’ve taken a selection of some of the best to tempt you away from your computer screen. So, on your bike! Columbia Icefields Parkway Cycle Tour Image provided by travelblog.org This stunning landscape runs through the sublime Canadian
One day is certainly not enough in this wonderfully cultural, modern and cosmopolitan city, but if you do just have a limited time, here is an overview of how to fill your day so to make the most of it Spanish culture is something to be admired. Walking through the streets of Madrid, the cosmopolitan centre of Spain, you get
Editor, Jenny Ardagh visits Cornwall with Blue Chip Holidays, staying at The Dell bungalow, overlooking Whitsand Bay. The south coast has always left me stunned at its beauty; how the light shifting across the sea, the cliff edges and the land beyond it can change the landscape so dramatically. On a sunny day, there’s nowhere I would rather be due
Famed for being Gaudi’s playground, where his fantastical dreams of candy-topped scoops and curves have been (and still are being) turned into magnificent realities, Barcelona is a jewel in the cultural crown of Spain. It sits perched on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea with the Collserola mountains as a backdrop, and has done since Roman times. The city is
Portugal offers city breaks, beach holidays, adventure and adrenaline-packed experiences and culture, with small and large cities, natural parks and stunning coastline. Outside the cities, Portugal’s beauty unfolds in all its startling variety. There are fantastic opportunities for hiking, and exploring hidden historic villages. With over 800km of coastline, there’s so much to see, and plenty of sea to enjoy
The centre for education, culture, festivals and the arts, and situated in the central ‘belt’ of Scotland, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh is such an inspiring capital city. Edinburgh combines stunning landscape with a city centre that boasts a hub of activity. The Old Town of the city hosts medieval courtyards, cobbled, narrow streets and alleyways and an insight
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
