For a perfect Italian family holiday, renting villas in Tuscany is just the first step. Achieving a successful family holiday is virtually an art form; it takes a lot of patience, determination, and a willingness to bend the itinerary to appease the desire of the kids. You have set yourself up with a great start [...]
It’s been called ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, and splendour of both manmade and natural varieties certainly abound in Sri Lanka. Holidays to this culturally rich island offer the lucky visitor a chance to explore its rolling plains, lush forests and verdant mountains, and to meet its diverse people.
What makes Sri Lanka [...]
Let’s face it – the United Kingdom doesn’t have the most sunshine in the world. With only 1,457 hours of sunshine per year, it doesn’t come close to comparing with many of the places in Europe, northern Africa, and even parts of America, which receive in excess of 3,000 hours of sunlight per year. But, [...]
For those visiting Grenoble, airport transfers are no problem in this multifaceted Alpine city– one of the signs that travellers to this south-eastern region of France are definitely welcome.
With three airports servicing Grenoble, (airport transfers included, of course) a train station where high-speed trains run directly to and from Paris, as well as four highways [...]
For mountain bikers looking for summer season accommodation in the Morzine area, there are some great options available. There are many top quality chalets that, in their modern incarnations, really hold their own during the summer months. A great example of this is the famous Chalet Le Nantégué: one of the best places for mountain [...]
If you are staying in a Hyde Park Hotel, London has many conventional attractions available right on your doorstep. Yet London is also an ancient and sometimes mysterious city. Here are a few things you may not know that you may wish to investigate a little further:
• London may have been a small Celtic settlement before [...]
If you’re planning to stay in a luxury Hyde Park hotel, London at first appearance may appear to consist entirely of its glamorous side. Yet, the tourist paths around these great major establishments and locations are all very well known. If you’re looking for a taste of a very different sort of London, you may [...]
While the term may be modern, destination representation is as old as travel itself. Raising awareness of a destination can be achieved through various methods, but the three main objectives are always the same. Firstly, to make your target audience aware of your destination (be they consumers, business-people, travel agents, tour operators, or trade bodies). [...]
Top quality destination representation relies on the expert use of a range of techniques in order to raise the profile and awareness of a destination. The most effective destination representation companies will utilise a specific combination of strategies that complement each other in order to achieve the best results.
Here is a brief overview of some [...]
For those looking for a top skiing destination, Verbier is hard to beat. One of the most fashionable ski resorts in the Alps, it’s a great place to enjoy yourself throughout the year. If you’re researching chalets in Verbier for your next ski holiday, here are some things to look forward to if you [...]
For those looking for a holiday in a top quality chalet, Val d’Isere is a great location worth investigating. In order to decide what kind of chalet you want to stay in, it’s important to ask what you want from your ski holiday. Although, for obvious reasons, snow will be high on everybody’s list, there [...]
While skiing is the main reason that most people will find themselves staying in a ski chalet, Meribel , in the French Alps, has plenty to offer once the ski-boots come off. Activities in the area include hot-air ballooning, spa treatments, dog-sledding and much more. Here are just some of the distractions Meribel has to [...]
The name Verbier is almost synonymous with off-piste skiing, but there is so much more to the resort than just that. Verbier is also home to an annual celebration of classical music – the Verbier Festival, which takes place each July, and is quite possibly the only festival in the world where visitors have to [...]
When you first see the shield of Kortrijk, you’d be forgiven for imagining the city to be a very different place from the one you’ll find! You might find the symbol somewhere in your Kortrijk hotel, as it is often used to encapsulate the ideals of the city. Flanking the shield are depictions of two [...]
If you had to pick anywhere to stay in a business hotel, Hamburg might not immediately come to mind, but the North German city has a famously rich culture and history. The second largest city in Germany, and the eighth largest in the European Union, Hamburg’s title as the Free and Hanseatic City of [...]
Almaty is a city with a unique history behind it. From its humble origins, to its prosperity as a waypoint on the famous Silk Road, to the modern centre of commerce in Kazakhstan it has become, the city is an intriguing study in commercial development to ponder on from your Almaty hotel. One of the [...]
Within the confines of the city of Shanghai, you will find many pockets of great beauty. In the Old city, and even within the new, the changing cityscapes provide glimpses of intriguing aesthetics. Wrought by human hands or carved from nature, these cityscapes are within easy reach of various luxury hotels. Shanghai offers visitors a [...]
Shanghai divides easily into three major parts: the Old City; the Former French, British and America Concessions; and Pudong, the New Shanghai. While the structures of the older city tend to reflect typically older or traditional Chinese culture, the Pudong projects its vision of Shanghai with towering skyscrapers and bright lights. Wherever you stay, in [...]
Shanghai is the most densely inhabited city in China. Sitting at the mouth of the Yangtze River, this city reflects the blend of western and eastern cultures in its architectural designs. For those who stay in luxury hotels, Shanghai provides a variety of pleasures. From shopping in the high-end stores along Nanjing Road to exploring [...]
There several types of position available to those with travel consulting experience; one category that many people consider is business travel jobs. In some ways, these are very similar to commercial travel agent jobs. For instance, typical business travel jobs require worldwide booking experience, with familiarity in systems like Sabre [...]
I know what you’re thinking… no more learning for me! For many, a gap year marks a break in learning, a step between college and university, or between graduation and starting a new career. It is the one time when you can put any thoughts of studying or learning to the back of your mind [...]
South Africa is one of the most magnificent landscapes in the world to explore from the air. Imagine the undulating savannah landscapes miles below you, as you take to the air and watch migrating wildebeest and pink flamingos below you. Whether you’re looking for a romantic breakfast over the Western Cape or an adrenalin-packed flight [...]
What could be more Mexican than a good dance? Before you visit the Desire Resort, you may just want to get on your dancing shoes and put yourself through your paces, but what sorts of dances are you likely to see in Mexico?
The Salsa
This fast and feisty dance might have originated in Cuba, but that [...]
By the time you’ve made the journey from Budapest airport to city, you are likely to have built up quite a thirst. Why not ask the driver of your shuttle or transfer to give you some advice as to the best watering holes in the city? You’ll soon know which are the best bars in [...]
Mmm, well anyone who’s heard of the infamous naturist town Cap d’Agde will think that discussing wardrobe requirements for a holiday to a nudist resort is somewhat pointless. But that’s where you’re wrong! Deciding what to pack can in fact be very important when it comes to living out your fantasies. By day, Cap d’Agde [...]
More and more people are beginning to take gap years between their years of education. Between school and college, college and university, halfway through university and before venturing into the real world to get a job, are times when people decide to take a year out and discover what the world is really about. Wildlife [...]
