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
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
Tips for avoiding those dodgy holiday deals that are too good to be true It’s easy to be caught out by those false last-minute holiday deals when swept away with the excitement of finding a bargain. But beware! There are plenty of scams out there, hiding among the real deals. Here are some handy tips for spotting them and avoiding losing money
