An Advertising Feature When it comes to picking a destination for a skiing holiday, prospective skiers are often faced with a (excuse the metaphor) mountain of choice. Europe is especially well known for its abundance of ski resorts and fantastic locations suitable for skiers of all abilities. So, what are some of the top destinations for skiing? And what makes them so great? The first thing to remember about ski Read More ...
Huelva is not only significant to the history of Europe but also to that of the Americas. This city and the villages that surround it were pivotal in the voyage of one of the world’s greatest discoverers, Christopher Columbus. Columbus stayed in Huelva, prayed in its churches, and selected his crew from the area, all before his great voyage. There are a number of monuments that commemorate its heritage one Read More ...
Situated just off the coast of Morocco in Northern Africa, the Canary Islands have been great holiday destinations for the last few decades. The seven islands are the tips of volcanoes that first emerged from the sea bed roughly 14 million years ago. Gran Canaria, one of the eastern isles, is the most popular, with the greatest amount of visitors all year round, and It is easy to see why Read More ...
There is over 2,000 year’s history in this city. Different religions and cultures with the Muslims, Jews and Christians living together peacefully as well as many different philosophers, artists and scientists living in the city at different times. Cordoba’s background culturally provides for one of Europe’s most interesting destinations. There are a number of monuments and there is the world famous Moorish mosque, Mezquita and there are plenty of museums Read More ...
The Costa Blanca on Spain’s Mediterranean coast is one of the world’s most inviting destinations for anyone seeking sun, sand and sea with great food and unlimited nightlife thrown in. There are a lot of options for a traveller, all offering ‘the best’ of this and that, but Denia seems to have some of the best of everything. Situated in the northern region of the Costa Blanca, midway between Valencia Read More ...
The dormant volcano of La Gomera, the Canary Islands’ second smallest island, makes for a great place for magnificent vistas and pleasurable walks through impressive valleys and majestic mountains. La Gomera is much less a tourist trap than other places in the Canary Islands and makes for a tranquil holiday. Even though La Gomera is a small island it is full of history. Known as Christopher Columbus’ last stop before Read More ...
Spain is a destination of sand, sun and surf and the majority of visitors come to enjoy the delights of resorts like Costa del Sol; failing that they venture to Madrid and Barcelona. Yet there is something in this country for everyone and people interested in hiking should definitely consider booking a cheap holiday to Spain and then venturing to the Pyrenees. They Pyrenees is one of the largest mountain Read More ...
The town of Pamplona in Northern Spain is best known for its famous bull running events that take place every year as part of the San Fermin festival. The famous author Ernest Hemingway was overawed by this spectacle and frequently wrote about it. The famous Bullring of Plaza de Toros is at the far side of the town, near to the picturesque Arga River. There have been bullfights held here Read More ...
Just off the southern coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, the island of Majorca is best known for warm sun and beautiful beaches, but it has much more to offer as a family holiday destination. After a short flight from any European city to Palma International Airport there are several major holiday resorts from which to choose. Magaluf, Arenal and Palma Nova are on the south west coast; Puerto Read More ...
Advertising Feature In fact, it’s never too late for a trip to Alicante. This beautiful coastal city, situated on the Spanish Costa Blanca, has a lot to do and see during any time of the year. Add to that the fact that the weather is nearly perfect for most of the year, and you will begin to understand why Alicante is so popular among tourists. Getting There From the United Read More ...
