Located at the southeastern tip of the United States, and famous for its beaches and being the home of Disney, Florida offers more than just a place to go to soak up the sun in the mid-winter months. It is a great state to visit on school trips to give students a mix of science, [...]

Twenty-five kilometres west of Birmingham, on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire, sits the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Famous for its association with the playwright William Shakespeare, this town has embraced all things literary and turned its tourism industry into one of the most important economic supports of the town.
Officially, the [...]

As the largest and arguably most important city in the United Kingdom, London is a natural choice for school trips to study the fine arts. Founded by the Romans over two thousand years ago, the city, located on the River Thames in the southwestern part of England, has been a cultural hub ever since.
While [...]

When deciding on the best way to see Europe, train holidays are an often overlooked way of exploring the fascinating landmarks and landscapes of the continent. The rich history of the region is exhibited in many of its famous buildings, most of which have well organised museums and exhibitions that allow visitors to learn about [...]

It’s the kind of holiday you want to go on if your objective is getting away from the paparazzi (the privileged few!), the stresses of the boardroom, or just the strain of everyday life. It isn’t just your average island in the Caribbean though – it’s St. Barths. Saint Barthélemy, if you would like to [...]

In a place where the clientele are used to only the best, one can be certain that the cuisine will range from the exquisite to the sublime. One such place is Eden Rock St Barths, the luxury resort-hotel that may be the closest thing one would ever get to Fantasy Island.
One look at the regulars [...]

For those contemplating organising a school ski trip, choosing a destination is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. Such trips can provide students with a fabulous time, a chance to build up their strength and resilience and enhance their skills, and a connection to a new part of the world. [...]

For students and teachers alike, school ski trips are a great experience. Fun and active, they also help to boost students’ sense of adventure and help mould them into well-rounded, experienced individuals. As a resort for such trips, Folgaria in Italy is ideal. Picturesque and hospitable, with a variety of different kinds of slopes, it [...]

Tucked away in the mid-Pyrenees mountains in the south of France, this quintessential skiing village is close to the Spanish border, but still within easy reach of Toulouse. Superbagnères is connected to the nearby classic spa town of Bagneres de Luchon by a gondola and is a great place for beginners on a school ski [...]

Greece has a distinguished history, with signs of civilisation dating back from many centuries BC. It is considered one of the most historically important areas of Europe with people flocking to visit for both its culture and its amazing landscape.
Its mainland is a peninsula that is formed from the tail end of the Balkans [...]

Tucked away in the Austrian Alps near the German border is the Austrian state of Salzburg, which is one of the country’s smallest states in terms of population. But what it lacks in inhabitants, it more than makes up for in location and natural beauty. In the heart of this mountainous region of Salzburg lies [...]

Bordering Italy in the southeastern part of France, the French Alps include Mont Blanc – the highest mountain in the Alps, and in fact all of Europe (west of Russia). During the winter, skiing is the sport of choice; the French Alps draw in large winter crowds and have been host to the winter Olympics [...]

Some school sports tours head to South Africa to savour the delights of that country’s sporting heritage, and may also offer the chance to visit the wonderful city of Cape Town.
If so, it’s an opportunity not to the missed.

Why Cape Town and South Africa for sports tours?
South Africa has a long history of investing in [...]

There are many advantages to staying in villas in the Mediterranean during your holidays: the option to eat what you want when you want it; the convenient location; and the space for you and friends or family members to relax after activities or adventures if you want to. For those contemplating a longer stay in [...]

For the many visitors, walking on the sand on warm sunny days and enjoying the sea breeze is the perfect way to spend their Menorca holidays. With over 200 beaches fringed by the turquoise waters, there are many routes for great beach walks. Some lead to quiet, hidden natural gems, while some take you along [...]

Menorca is a beautiful place to enjoy a few weeks’ holiday in the sun, and there are many excellent Menorca villas to choose from to make your stay even more comfortable. However, accommodation is not everything you will need to consider. When you head to the island for your break, just what are the [...]

If you’re thinking about luxury skiing chalets and a more laid-back type of resort, you may wish to think about Risoul in the Southern French Alps.
How do you get there?
The traditional French and Swiss southern airports (and train links) may also be convenient for Risoul but perhaps the commonest airport used is Turin (Torino) in [...]

Luxury skiing chalets are highly desirable for a winter break, but ultimately most people take their holidays in the mountains not to experience the accommodation but to do some skiing! Of course, it’s possible to combine the two things, and luxury skiing chalets can be found in the vicinity of one of the truly great [...]

When you’re talking about luxury skiing chalets and St Anton in the same breath, sometimes it generates a few predictable responses in those around you:
• “wow, how can you afford that?”
• “you must be an extreme skier”
• “Austrian Alpine skiing destinations are hard to get to”.
Well, you may want to consider such sentiments to be, at best, ill [...]

Selecting luxury skiing chalets in Wengen in Switzerland will enable you to get in some great skiing, but it also offers a range of other activities that can help you broaden your winter sports horizons.
The location
Wengen sits at the foot of the Jungfrau at an elevation of 1274m. As you might imagine, it has a [...]

If your idea of Kazakhstan and other central Asian countries is still of vast tundras and deserted wastelands, it’s time you pay a visit to Almaty. Hotel accommodations and flights here are plentiful, and there’s no better time than now to explore the many wonders of this newly cosmopolitan city! If you’ve been here before [...]

Situated in deep central Asia in the Eurasian continent is Kazakhstan. In the southern portion of the country sits the great city of Almaty – the business center of Kazakhstan. If you book a stay in an Almaty hotel, you will place yourself in the heart of a city of immense historical significance.

History
The city was [...]

One of the fastest growing tourist destinations around is Kazakhstan, and in particular, the city of Almaty. Hotel accommodation based in the centre is reassuringly comfortable and modern and will enable you carte blanche to get out and explore the city’s delights.
Where is Almaty?
It is a city in (and until fairly recently, the capital of) [...]

Despite being a spectacularly gorgeous and historically significant land, Kazakhstan has only recently come into focus as a travel destination. Almaty, Kazakhstan’s former capital and current commercial and social centre, has recently been rising in popularity as a tourist attraction. This is due in part to its modern-day architecture and ‘European flair’, boasting establishments with [...]

Almaty, in Kazakhstan, is a fascinating destination – rich in history and culture. If you are planning a visit to an Almaty hotel then it may be a good idea to do some research before you go to ensure you get the most out of the city. Here are some insider tips to get [...]

For trekking enthusiasts looking for a mountainous region to explore, most of Southeast Asia may not be high on the list of places to travel. Burma, however, has its own corner of the Himalayas to offer. Both lower and lesser-known than its Nepalese counterpart, the Burmese Himalaya is nevertheless an inspiring destination, with lush jungle [...]

If you’re planning on going Kilimanjaro trekking, chances are that you’ve heard inspirational stories about others who have done the same. Travellers’ impressions of this mighty 5,892m mountain and their tales of adventure and tenacity have spread across the world, ensuring Kilimanjaro’s place as a favourite destination for the adventurous. But these stories can do [...]

One aspect of designing couture wedding gowns that often goes unnoticed is the bride’s choice of footwear. While you might not think it would be such an important part of dress design, it often matters much more than brides-to-be imagine. A bride’s choice of footwear is more crucial than it first appears – not only [...]

There’s one element many people forget to consider when it comes to finding the perfect couture wedding dresses – and that’s the headpiece that goes along with it. It can be very easy to get lost in a world of waistlines, stitching and styles when looking for a dress, and little thought may go into [...]

One of the most successful bridal shows of the year was the FriaNova Bridal Show in Alicante. Over 6000 couples enjoyed the packed aisles, and it bodes well for the success of the show in 2012! The show is, unsurprisingly, focused on the Spanish wedding scene; with a fabulous collection of classic cars, limousines, [...]

There’s a certain transformation that can occur when a woman appears in her perfect wedding dress. But, despite all the reality television programmes and ‘bridezillas’ on screen and in the newspapers, not every bride is eager to exhibit herself in a particularly distinctive dress – everyone has their own taste and ideas on the priorities [...]

Every culture has its own distinct wedding traditions – and when it comes to inspiration for couture wedding dresses, they all have lessons to teach! The elegance of Saudi wedding dresses manifests in a wonderful mix of ancient and modern styles. Choosing inspiration from some of the exquisite details of this culture can turn any [...]

On the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, food can never get boring. The island’s historic past has produced a rich, colourful cuisine influenced by French, Creole and West Indian flavours. This is why those on Saint Lucia honeymoons should incorporate local food into their daily adventures. Saint Lucians use a variety of cooking methods from [...]

Those discovering St Lucia for the first time sometimes come to the island expecting it to be a stereotypical ‘Caribbean’ experience – sun, sand, sea, and little else. They are often amazed to find that, on Saint Lucia honeymoons, this is certainly not the case! The island caters for all kinds of travellers and honeymooners [...]

In this age of economic downturn, haulage companies are facing more challenges than ever before in their quest to stay viable in the coming years. However, the companies are rising to the challenge, with plenty of new initiatives going ahead to ensure that goods can still be delivered, drivers are treated with respect and kept [...]

Many people don’t quite realise just how integral the work of haulage companies is to their everyday lives. For many different services which people rely on every day, the transport of materials to where they’re needed is crucial in maintaining the standard of life many people in developed countries take for granted. It can [...]

Haulage companies have been facing many challenges in the recent economic climate, but there’s always work if you want it, and many companies have been placing new adverts for drivers. Having a large, mobile fleet is the business cornerstone of many firms, so dedicated drivers play a large part of the successes the industry has [...]

There are plenty of dangers that face drivers working for haulage companies. Spending so much time out on the road, it’s obvious that lorry drivers are exposed to greater risk than many other road users. One of the dangers that has only started to recently get the exposure it deserves is falling asleep at the [...]

If you love taking ski breaks, France is a great place to go! Great deals, great snow – what more could you ask for? But it is a good idea to brush up on your skiing knowledge ahead of your trip. Whether you are new to the slopes, a veteran skier, or just wanting [...]

Winter is rolling in rapidly, turning minds to strapping on some skis and heading down the slopes. With low cost air travel and some great deals on the market, there are some brilliant options for short ski breaks. France is probably the best place for a convenient short break that offers everything you could ask [...]

If you’re preparing to take to the slopes of Morzine this winter, then you might have your hands full trying to remember everything you’ll require! Ski breaks, France or elsewhere, are best enjoyed when you have everything you need at your disposal. Here are the top five tips to get you out on the slopes [...]

One of the clearest lessons learnt on school music trips is how the art and music of a country or region reflect the common characteristics of the people from that area. Nowhere is this more obvious than in Japan, where the music has the same simplicity and closeness to nature that can be found in [...]

Perhaps one of the biggest discoveries that students on school music trips make is that there is a correlation between the lifestyle and culture of a country and its art and music. While German music is dense and heavy, Italian music, in its different versions, is quite melodic, light and airy in comparison – compare, [...]

For those students who go on school music tours to Spain, such visits are often an eye-opener – especially for those who are only familiar with its music due to its influence on Latin American pop music.
While one can safely describe Spanish music as rich, lively, passionate and evocative, these are perhaps the only [...]

For students of music, there is nothing quite as educational as school music tours to visit the homeland of some of the great legendary figures of classical music: Austria!
There must be something in the air in this wonderful country–how else would it have given birth to such musical greats as Joseph Haydn, Johann Strauss Sr. [...]

If you decide to visit Grenoble or its surrounding regions there is a good chance you will want to find out about all of the things you can see and do during your stay. No matter whether you are staying for a few weeks or just passing through on Grenoble airport transfers, there is plenty [...]

Geneva is an exceptionally beautiful city to visit at any time of year, and also extremely accessible with convenient Geneva airport transfers available straight to your accommodation. If you plan on heading to the city in the near future then you will probably be keen to find out a bit more about what is going [...]

In a city as cultural as Grenoble, it is no surprise that you are going to find a large number of museums here. When planning your Grenoble airport transfers, you may want to consider which attractions you are going to visit during your time in the city, and, if you’re an art and history buff [...]

If you’re planning a trip to Almaty, there’s a lot that you could be putting on your to-do list. Once you’ve booked your Almaty hotel, the fun of dreaming out your itinerary begins. If you’re an adventurous traveller, or just someone who appreciates natural beauty, a trip to Charyn Canyon may be in order. Read [...]

For those drawn to the wide open beauty and deep cultural heritage of Central Asia’s landscapes, a stay in an Almaty hotel offers a gateway onto that fascinating and ancient world while letting you slip back into modern-day comfort at the end of your adventures. Some of Kazakhstan’s most astonishing landscapes lie within easy day-trip [...]

A stay in an Almaty hotel offers the traveller a world of discovery and delight. You’ll find the former capital of Kazakhstan brimming with history, beautiful artefacts and architecture, and fabulous shopping – not to mention bustling with modern life. Lovers of beautiful cities are in luck, as are those who enjoy people-watching and seeing [...]

If you are visiting Kazakhstan and specifically Almaty, hotel accommodation that is centrally located and luxurious might be top of your priority list. However, there may be one or two broader points to consider before thinking about your Almaty hotel, such as the history of the city and its wonderful culture.

Where is Almaty?

This is Kazakhstan’s [...]

When you’re in Almaty, hotel accommodation is available to suit all tastes and budgets, however, the accommodation you choose may be influenced by the reasons why you’re in this great city.
About Almaty
Just in case you’re a little unfamiliar with it’s history, Almaty in Kazakhstan began life in the 19th century as a Russian border fortress, [...]

There are many great reasons to choose an active holiday in New Zealand. Walking through the drastically changing landscapes of the North and South islands is probably the best way to discover the unique beauty of this remote country. Here is a land of dramatic mountains, rivers and fjords, the terrain plunging up from the [...]

For those who take part in a holiday involving walking, South Africa is a brilliant destination for so many reasons. The country is home to beautiful landscape, modern cities, a friendly, multicultural population, a huge range of animals that can’t be found anywhere else and a diverse range of flora. Walking South Africa’s Cape Province [...]

When you visit the Kruger National Park in South Africa, you’ll find the opportunity to go walking in some of the country’s most beautiful natural scenery and observe some of Africa’s iconic animals in their habitats. As one of the largest game reserves in the country, Kruger National Park is a wonderful place to visit [...]

Australia has a tradition of inspiring artwork featuring the country’s glorious landscape, stretching back through to the dawn of recorded history with the cave and bark paintings of its indigenous people. In modern times, the beauty of Australia is available to anybody who is ready for a walk! Australia has a plethora of artists who [...]

As one of the best places to travel on holiday for those who like to walk, Australia offers plenty of sights, sounds, smells and experiences. One of the world’s most isolated continents, the land down under offers a unique experience, making it ideal for walking holidays for those with a taste for something different. The [...]

For those who have an interest in walking holidays, the scenery is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to choosing where to walk. Australia can offer as great a range of landscapes as any country on the planet. With a country as vast as Australia, it’s unsurprising, but it [...]

When you visit a country on a walking holiday, it can often be a wonderful opportunity to see some iconic animals in the flesh as you walk. Australia is home to some of the world’s most recognised creatures, ranging from the cuddly and fuzzy to the downright bizarre – and depending on where you travel [...]

Rome is Italy’s largest and most populated city. It sits on the shores of the Tiber River, in the western side of the country, about half way down the Italian Peninsula. There has been evidence of human inhabitation in the area of modern day Rome for over 14,000 years, but the city as we know [...]

When studying theatre and the performing arts, two major locations come to mind: New York City’s Broadway and London’s West End. While Broadway may have more access to the Hollywood elite that are known to occasionally grace the stages, London’s West End is the largest theatre district in the world and is at the centre [...]

Located in the far western part of Switzerland, Geneva is the second most populous city in the country after Zurich. It sits on the south-western end of Lake Geneva and has two mountain chains, the Alps and the Jura, surrounding it. Geneva has a history that dates back to 58 BC, when the first Roman [...]

Brussels is the largest city municipality of Belgium and also its capital. Over time, it has moved from being almost entirely Dutch-speaking into a bilingual city where practically everyone speaks both French and Dutch (and many more speak English). Brussels is located in the central region of the country, and has played an important role [...]

Those looking to take their teams on school sports tours to Europe will find that Prague has a great deal to offer for football-loving students. This vibrant and history-rich city is sure to provide a memorable and enriching experience for any young person. Those with a particular interest in football, with the help of their [...]

Venturing beyond the school playing field on school sports tours can be one of the most inspiring activities for young footballers, whether they are aspiring sports stars or fans of the game. The chance to compete in an international setting can be a particularly galvanising experience.
Prague is an excellent destination for such trips, being [...]

School sports tours are a great way to push your team’s boundaries and give them a taste of international competition, as well as a unique opportunity to learn about the sporting culture and history of your destination. If you are a schoolteacher or team coach planning a tour for your football team, Lake Garda in [...]

If you are a teacher or coach planning on taking your teams on school sports tours to Lake Garda, plenty of excitement and boundary-pushing awaits. Be it for rugby, football, basketball or any other team sport, the chance to train and play competitively in an international setting is bound to be inspirational and challenging. [...]

Paris: the City of Light, the romance capital of the world, the destination for dreamers – but also a vibrant modern city bursting with business and bustle. With its diverse districts and boutique hotels, Paris has endless potential for travellers who enjoy luxury tempered with uniqueness; and while it has much to explore, a walking [...]

As you may already be aware if you’ve opted to stay in one of its boutique hotels, Paris is a city that rewards those who look for the unique. Read on for some of its best-kept secrets.
Secret Museums
They may not, strictly speaking, be secret – you will find them listed in your guidebook – but [...]

Central London is home to Hyde Park, one of London’s most historic and popular parks. Designated as a royal park, it is a favourite leisure spot of locals and tourists alike. Its more than 300 hectares include a large lake, a rose garden, and a beautiful meadow that is perfect for picnics.
It is also [...]

If you’re planning to visit London this holiday season, you’re in for a real treat. London is absolutely magical around the Christmas period, with its decorations, lights, and many festivities, some of which start as early as November. Where else are you going to see winter wonderlands, ice castles, Santa in person, and genuine English [...]

London wedding dress designers will usually have their finger near the pulse of the latest fashions, able to offer beautiful bridal gowns to brides of all shapes, sizes and in possession of budgets both large and small. The English like to consider themselves a little more refined than some other nations, and more sensitive to [...]

London wedding dress designers have played an important role in the history of the bridal gown in Western culture. The white wedding attire, as we know, it is a relatively recent invention. The inter-cousin coupling of Queen Victoria and Albert of Saxe-Coburg in 1840 cast a longer shadow than perhaps any other wedding. And it [...]

Well, it might have been one of the least surprising wins of the award season, but it still feels like a victory for all London wedding dress designers: dress-maker to royalty, Sarah Burton, has been named Designer of the Year, by Harper’s Bazaar. Creative Director for the late Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton was the obvious [...]

While it’s the job of London wedding dress designers to make sure that your dress is supremely stylish for your big day, it might surprise you to learn that they have plenty of tips and advice to help you look the best inside your dress, as well!
Your Hair
It’s a good idea to show your [...]

When you first get engaged, after the initial giddiness and joy wears off, there’s a lot to take care of before the big day can go ahead – and one of these concerns is finding out which style of dress suits you best! With London wedding dress designers offering such a range of styles and [...]

Beginning your search for the perfect wedding dress can be a very daunting undertaking. Whether you’ve been inspired by one you’ve seen on TV, or you’ve had an idea of the perfect dress since you were five years old, the process of shopping for a wedding dress can be both an amazing adventure into the [...]

Menorca has long been a favourite of travellers and vacationers for many different reasons. While not as large, sophisticated, or high-octane as Ibiza and Majorca, Menorca holidays offer a charm and ambience absent in its sister islands.
Two words always come up when describing Menorca holidays: ‘relaxing’ and ‘charming’. The pace is low-key and laid-back, boasting [...]

Cala Galdana, just a few miles south of Ferreries, is one of the most beautiful resort areas in Menorca. Situated in a horseshoe bay and protected by beautiful natural coves, a Cala Galdana holiday would be the perfect choice for your romantic getaway or family vacation.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world
The [...]

Our earth is home to a wonderful array of breath-taking natural sights. For people around the world, such sights have always been a source of wonder – from the Northern Lights and the Great Barrier Reef, to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. However, the most extraordinary aspects of nature can be seen in the animals that [...]

If you like the idea of mixing a holiday between conventional beach and sun coupled with some exploration of nature, you might want to consider a holiday dolphin watching off Gibraltar.
Where is Gibraltar?
Just in case your geography is a little rusty, Gibraltar is a spur of land that sticks out from the far south-west of [...]

The island of Madeira sits out in the Atlantic to the south west of Portugal. There is very good evidence to suggest that it was known to the Romans, but it seems to have disappeared off the historical radar until 1419 when it was re-discovered by the Portuguese (in fact, for the purists, there are [...]

For wildlife enthusiasts there are few experiences as rewarding as whale watching. Often described as the majestic giants of the ocean, whales have always been a source of amazement to those with an interest in nature.
In recent years the unlawful hunting of whales has caused their numbers to dwindle, with some of the species [...]

So you’ve decided that you want to go on a whale watching tour? But you’re not quite sure where to go, or what whales you’ll see once you get there. Luckily there are plenty of different tours available all over the world and, chances are, with the right planning and a little bit of knowledge [...]

If you love animals and love observing them in their natural habitat, what could be more exciting than going whale watching? This form of travel is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more destinations available around the world. These wonderful creatures can be found all over the globe, from arctic waters down to the tropics. [...]

Those looking for dolphin watching opportunities in Europe will find the perfect combination of the vast Atlantic Ocean and dramatic terrain on the fascinating island of Madeira. The Portuguese archipelago is located off the coast of northwest Africa, approximately 400 miles north of the Canary Islands. The southern location of the island group makes it [...]

For students learning about the role media plays in our world, school trips to London provide a wealth of exciting opportunities to discover more about the ways that news, information and entertainment are distributed around the country and the world. They can also reveal many of the changes that have taken place in the media [...]

The life and works of William Shakespeare are of great interest to students of literature, language, culture and history. School trips to the town of his birth can offer such students a wealth of insights into his world and legacy, as well as the exciting historical period that shaped some of our most treasured literary [...]

School trips to specialist museums can really open up a particular historical period or topic for students, and the Imperial War Museum in London is no exception. For those studying Britain’s wartime history, at whatever level, visiting a museum dedicated to the subject, and located in a city that still holds the Second World War [...]

Learning a foreign language in the classroom is one thing, but having to speak it in real-life situations on school trips is the most engaging and stimulating thing you can do as a learner. Time and again, research has shown that immersion is one of the best ways to learn a language, and students of [...]

For students of Food Technology, school trips offer the chance to learn first-hand how a particular cuisine is made by the experts – and how it fits into its social and cultural context. Paris is renowned for its fine food and its dining culture, so where better to put skills into practice and learn new [...]

For history students, school trips to Beijing offer a wealth of fascinating insights into one of the world’s most historically rich countries. To see the grandeur of Imperial China after reading about its ruling Dynasties, and to explore the city where so much dynamic and volatile change took place over the last century and a [...]

Whatever the world’s future looks like, one thing is for certain: China will play a big part in it. So where better to take Business and Economics students for school trips? Exploring the legacy of China’s dramatic development by touring historical sites in Beijing will cast light on the country’s emergence as a modern economic [...]

School trips to London offer students a fantastic opportunity to learn about Britain’s history by immersing themselves in the heritage-soaked streets of the capital. Your itinerary will probably include highlights such as the Tower of London, the Palace of Westminster or St. Paul’s Cathedral, but just as much can be learned about London’s turbulent and [...]

Tuscany is a region of Italy most notably recognised for its influence in the world of art and music. However, the prolific nature of the art that emerges from Tuscany must suggest there is something truly inspirational about the region, something sown into the proverbial soil. This is, of course, the country’s natural landscape and [...]

Like any region in the world that is blessed with a sublime landscape so readily available to the eager tourist, a visit to Tuscany would be remiss if it did not involve some form of recreational activity, whether it is hiking, cycling, sightseeing or guided walking tours.
Villas in Tuscany are perhaps the most favoured [...]

Few locations in the world have a history as rich as Tuscany. Across all its fabulous towns and cities, the region of Tuscany is one that is peppered with historical intrigue and notable locations. Much of Tuscany’s historical past stems back to the Renaissance period – a time in which the region gained much of [...]

The greatest thing about renting villas in Tuscany is that wherever you find yourself, you’ll be in reach of some of Tuscany’s finest, most renowned cities. Whether you rent a villa close to the cities or out in the rolling Tuscan countryside, you can explore these famous cities and immerse yourself in their history and [...]

What do we associate with Italy if not the finest cuisine and the ample, fruity wine? It is certainly a country that is known for many feats, and its ability to produce great food is not least among them. Tuscany is one of the best-known regions in Italy and the area is at the [...]

Venice, the most-famous north-eastern city in Italy, conjures up images of canals, gondolas, priceless art works, and the opulent palaces that line the waterways of the Grand Canal. Throughout history, Venice has been inspiring artists who travel there to see the ‘city of bridges,’ and its place in the world of literature is securely established [...]

Across the world there are so many places that offer a bounty of historical intrigue it can be hard knowing which location to select. For the history inclined individuals, the worth of history is usually in itself (an opportunity to explore the past) and not set in one particular location, country or people. In times [...]

Though Dublin is hardly considered the most exotic city, it does have a lot to offer in terms of its history, its culture and its significance throughout the western world. For students in the UK, Dublin is a location that is near yet far. Near geographically, but sometimes far culturally. The city is at the [...]

Student trips often face the crisis of becoming too stagnated if they do not retain the right balance between education and fun. The former of course must always take precedent, but that does not mean education cannot also have fun components incorporated into it. The easiest way to achieve this is to select locations that [...]

As the capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin is a vibrant and bustling city, and it hums with a palpable sense that it is creating a new cultural heritage. Those on student trips to Dublin focused on the arts will find a diverse array of modern art, as well as the more traditional genres. [...]

Student trips to Lisbon are a fantastic way of opening up the Portuguese capital to students of a wide range of subjects. One of the best points of a trip to the city is that Lisbon has a character completely its own; retaining architecture and landmarks from throughout its history, including cobbled streets, Art-Noveau buildings [...]

Student tours to Peru are a wonderful opportunity for senior students to combine the fascinating history of Peru with a challenging hiking tour through magnificent cloud forests and snow-capped mountains. Here is a short summary of the wonders that can await students in the exotic jungles of Peru.
Cuzco
Whilst you acclimatise to the altitude, [...]

Ever had a disaster in the toilet? Imagine if, all of a sudden, your toilet just stopped flushing! This happened to one woman just before she was expecting guests for her first dinner party since she moved to Alexandria. Her husband was desperately ringing round the Northern Virginia plumbers, but the first three he rang [...]

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 [...]

Anyone working in the freight industry will appreciate the importance of back loads to their business, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding the practice. Here are a few light-hearted FAQs (and answers) relating to back loads.
Q: Just how important are back loads in haulage?
Well, it depends. If you like the idea of [...]

Hauling is not an easy job, but somebody’s got to do it! Jobs involving return loads can take many hours, if not days. And even with the driving hour limits that are imposed on UK and European haulers, it may be hard to keep your energy and attention at its highest. When the miles seem [...]

Geneva is a beautiful city with a lot of history, and you can explore some of this when you pass through the city on your ski transfers. Geneva provides the visitor with a number of ways to discover the city, and one of the best places to start is at St Pierre Cathedral. Here is [...]

Menorca boasts some of the most spectacular crowd-free beaches in the Mediterranean, making it the perfect location to get away from it all and soak up some sun rays. It is the ‘kick back and chill out’ antidote to its party animal sister island Mallorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands. Happily, there are any number [...]

Choosing the best NYC conference rooms may help your conference or presentation really hit the mark. Why? Because first impressions count. It doesn’t really matter why you’re getting people together, you can be sure that doing so is going to cost you, or someone else, money.
Few things are more expensive, either directly or in opportunity [...]

NYC conference rooms are based at the heart of one of the world’s greatest metropolitan areas, and you can find a vast selection of rooms, suites and presentation halls. Many of them are equipped with the highest standard of technology which will allow you state of the art audio-visual support coupled with exemplary administrative and [...]

Everyone knows that the diverse terrain, wonderful climate and rich cultural landscape that includes art, music, dance and architecture, are the reasons Spain makes a great holiday destination. For the birding enthusiast looking for great locations for bird tours, however, one of the greatest attractions of Spain lies in the vast [...]

Many couples with a sense of adventure choose to get married in a tropical island setting, and there’s nowhere better for newlyweds to indulge their adventurous sides than Bimini in the Caribbean. Weddings and honeymoons here are extremely popular, due to the wonderfully welcoming atmosphere, and it’s no surprise energetic couples manage to combine their [...]

If you have a gap year coming up and are a little stuck for ideas as to what to do, why not think about working with animals in South Africa? The fact is that all over Southern Africa, animals are in need of help. There are a number of reasons for that, including things such [...]

When trying to describe Turkey, tours of this great country and distances, it’s useful to keep in mind that Turkey is approximately three-and-a-half times larger than the United Kingdom!
Therefore, trying to write an article that comprehensively describes Turkey and all of the attractions available is virtually impossible! However, just one mere [...]

Kortrijk is a Flemish province in West Flanders, and is the capital of its own region. Its location on the River Lei resulted in early settlement by the Gauls and Romans. In the 15th century, the small village embarked on its present path towards wealth by discovering how to grow the material for, and produce, [...]

So you may be thinking the time is just right to expand your horizons and book one of those dedicated bird watching holidays. After all, years of birding have already made you into somewhat of an expert. In fact, you most likely already have journal upon journal filled with an exhaustive list of all the [...]

While Great Britain is coping with the huge deluge of snow running roughshod over public travel services and delicate winter gardening efforts, it’s worth reminding ourselves just what all this snow is good for in the first place – namely, skiing holidays! Without this amazing atmospheric phenomenon, would we truly be able to enjoy the [...]

Cape Town presents an odd mix of historical buildings. They are the result of the city’s historical role as the halfway point on the maritime trade route between Western Europe and the Far East, and of colonisation by the Dutch and then the British. Cape Town’s hottest tourist attraction, the glitzy V&A Waterfront Complex, is a [...]

We all know how handy a pager can be. For a start, where would emergency services be without them? But even in our day-to-day lives, the pager has become an invaluable tool to keep us connected, not only for convenience but for safety as well. But inevitably, things can get embarrassing if your pager sets [...]

By the time we humans morph into adulthood, most of us have realised that in order to get by in life to any degree of success, we need to learn how to communicate effectively – both in our working and personal lives. Many communications strategies develop naturally as we mature and become more aware of [...]

On a flying visit, sightseeing New York usually involves exploring some of the more iconic city landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. But if you have a bit more time, a little imagination, and you can stay out after dark, then heading underground in New York will open up entirely [...]

Cape Town is a vibrant city of many cultures, from the Muslim population of Cape Malay to the Rastafarians and Trendies in the Bohemian capital of Observatory. The best way to immerse yourself in these Cape Town cultures is by attending one of the many festivals that celebrate the unique identity of the residents:Cape Town [...]

At LeadGenerators, we like to think our talents spread that little bit further than the average travel marketing agency.  And this month, our PPC guru Vicky, has definitely proved us right!
 
No doubt if you were out and about in London yesterday, you might have noticed the odd elephant here or there.  The reason for the [...]

Desire Resort in Mexico is one of the world’s premier adult-only resorts, offering an enticing blend of liberalism and eroticism coupled with world-class culinary delights. The chefs know exactly which foods will help to keep you in the mood all night long and these all feature heavily on the menus of the Desire Resort:
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When it comes to innovation, pot smokers can be right up there with Alexander Graham Bell after an evening on the weed. It’s only a short step from bulldust to brilliance and many a great invention can evolve out of a hallucinogenic revelation. So, apart from the obvious, what alternative uses do you think a [...]

A confidential HIV test seem like one of the scariest things you can imagine. But smile, grit your teeth and go right ahead as there are many things in life that are much more scary. We look at just 3 of the things that are much scarier than a confidential HIV test.
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It seems funny to think that 20th and 21st century users of marijuana still think of themselves as ‘hip, cool and trendy’, when in fact ancient civilisations were way ahead of them.  The world’s oldest known stash of the drug, which was also found to contain a quantity of marijuana seeds , is in fact [...]

If you’ve ever been in the situation where you’ve needed to take a confidential HIV test you’re likely to be concerned with how you may have caught the virus and where your strain originated from. Scientists have been trying to work out where the virus originated from since it was discovered in the 1980s, but [...]

Is one of the main benefits of having a lesbian relationship the lack of STDs that you’re at risk of catching? Do lesbians need to practice safe sex, and does a lesbian need a confidential HIV test like a fish needs a bicycle? Whilst a lot is documented on the HIV/AIDs rates in gay communities, [...]

In many Internet forums, it’s not unusual to see a lot of confusion around the terms ‘marijuana seeds ‘, ‘Cannabis’ and related items. These seeds are widely advertised on the Net and some people are vociferous in support or opposition. Whatever your views may be, there’s no real need for confusion and ambiguity. So let’s [...]

There are many marvellous places in Budapest that you’ll probably want to spend time looking around – but we’re betting that you haven’t got the airport itself on your list! So once you’ve arrived, you’ll probably want a fast and moderately priced Budapest airport shuttle to get you to your final destination as fast as possible.
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Everyone loves dress-up and what better way to unleash your inner raunch at the Desire Resort in Cancun. Slip into something sexy and get into character with a little bit of role-play. You’ll find plenty of willing participants at one of Desire’s infamous theme nights.
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On Mondays at Desire Resort it’s all about high heels for [...]

Driving for haulage companies might not seem like the most glamorous of jobs, but all you truckers out there should know that you’re in great company! Not all of the world’s rich and famous start out at the top, and there’s more than a few who earned their living from driving before they hit the [...]

The Queen’s Messengers must surely have one of the most plum courier jobs in the country. Employed by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, their work in delivering top secret and important documents (or indeed any other kind of material which is considered essential for use by a diplomatic mission), is shrouded in mystery and [...]

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 [...]

Futurama depicts the story of Fry, a former pizza delivery boy, who is cryogenically frozen at the start of the year 2000 and thawed out in 2999. Being a pizza delivery boy, Fry already has some experience in carrying out courier work and this equips him for his next job as a cargo delivery boy [...]

Cannabis features in many movies, be they action films or comedies.  However, the most mishaps seem to happen when characters cross with those planting marijuana seeds.  We take a look at those movies in which cannabis plants and fields come a cropper, or in which characters fall out with those who have planted them.
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In terms of deciding what’s most important for your courier work you need to consider your priorities – comfort, size, speed, parking, economy and yes, even to be superficial – good looks! (Because really, let’s face it – who doesn’t secretly want to be dating the best looking AND smartest girl in town!) Of course, [...]

If you’re an aspiring travel writer, then SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is good news for your career. Writing free articles specialising in travel content for the internet is a great way of getting experience in this highly competitive field. Many companies today are looking for travel content for their websites, and rather than pay a [...]