Like many other holidays, the meanings and traditions that came with its originations become lost with time. St. Patrick’s Day started out as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, and then progressed to celebrating the Irish culture itself, where Saint Patrick was a patron saint. Saint Patrick’s day / License: Royalty Free or iStock source: shutterstock.com Here […]
Whether you like your holidays relaxed and slow-paced, filled with literature, history and lots of lovely landscape to look at, or fast-paced and adrenalin-fuelled, Dorset is an ideal break for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. The county of Dorset is the quintessential rural English idyll. No holiday in Dorset would be complete without fossil hunting […]
Do you love going to Greece on holiday? Do you love being on the open water? Then this is the perfect holiday for you. If you are thinking at the moment, but I cannot sail, is this not a problem. Well no, most sailing companies either offer skippers to sail your boat or as long […]
With London being one of the world’s most attractive cities, there is no doubt tourists from around the globe will be pouring in. London has an illustrious list of tourist attractions from the wonderful London eye, the well-known Big Ben and of course Buckingham Palace home the one of the worlds most iconic faces, The […]
About the European Economic Area The European Economic Area (EEA) is made up of the 27 European Union (EU) countries, with the addition of Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein – who are also participants in the EU’s single market. The EEA is actually pretty vast not just in terms of its size but also its population, […]
Being one of the largest mountain ranges in the whole of Europe, the Alps provides a host of breathtaking sights. Formed over approximately 100 million years ago when the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided, the range spans across eight Alpine countries – Italy and France being two. As this gorgeous range sits on the […]
Pineapples, prisons, lighthouses, castles and train stations… what do all these things have in common? Somewhat surprisingly, they are all examples of quirky holiday accommodation in the UK. Yes, that’s right, you could book your own prison cell for the night, take in the view from a towering lighthouse or book yourself into a […]
The Top 3 Most Enchanted Castles in Scotland
Scotland has a completely unique history and is unlike any other country. Scotland’s history has been particularly influenced by the Roman Empire and many of its traditions and existing heritage still refers back to Scotland’s medieval period. It was in this period that many of Scotland’s castles were built and these buildings still significantly shape […]
Castle Hotels in Europe: Plan a Royal Trip for You
While most of us dream of owning a castle the truth is many of us can afford to rent a room in a castle for a night or two. A few nights in a converted castle is like nothing else in this world, and if you’re looking for the perfect accommodation for you and your […]
The History of Beaumaris Castle | North Wales, UK
Beaumaris Castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Wales with many visitors from St Davids Holiday Park in North Wales choosing it as their favourite local attraction. Beaumaris Castle is a medieval stone structure built by King Edward I as part of his campaign against the Welsh to conquer north wales. […]
Palmižana – holiday and honeymoon resort on the Island of Rosemary
Palmižana is a resort on the island of St. Klement. If you are visiting Hvar in Croatia then you must pay a visit to Palmižana as well. The island falls into Paklinski archipelago and definitely has beauty to it that leaves visitors awed. If you wish to get there, you can take a boat from […]
Emilia Romagna and Riviera Romagnola: the warm heart of Italy
The better thing to describe the country you’re living is to observe it from a different prospective. Only after you go outside your Home Country you can discover its features and its greatness. This is what happens to Emilia Romagna and Romagna Riviera (better known as Riviera Romagnola) in Italy: every time someone gets back […]
5 Dog Friendly Beaches In And Around St. Ives, Cornwall
For many people, pets are just like family. While parents are always eager to find safe, family-friendly attractions for their children, pet owners are often eager to find pet-friendly destinations outside of the home. If you traveling to St. Ives, you will definitely want to make the beach a priority. Thankfully, there are plenty of […]
Affordable chalet breaks for adrenaline seeking skiers
In mountain resorts across Europe, advanced skiers can test their nerve on a wonderfully varied range of challenging terrain. From steep pistes and deep powder to snow-parks with half-pipes, kickers and rails to hit, Europe’s ski resorts have a massive amount to offer. Although skiing can be an expensive sport, adrenaline-seekers don’t have to break […]
Tips for Planning Your Family Ski Holiday
If you’ve never been on a ski holiday before, booking your first one can be a bit overwhelming. With so much to think about it can be easy to forget something important or get something wrong, and the last thing you want is for your holiday to be ruined because of it! Ski holidays tend […]
The Top 10 European Ski Resorts
Europe remains a key continent for ski enthusiasts, with a proliferation of resorts. It’s fair to say that new resorts are being opened at regular intervals, although the quality of those destinations can vary somewhat. I enjoy a variety of winter sports and have been fortunate enough to visit a number of leading resorts. Here […]
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