Florida Keys is a set of over 800 islands and islets positioned off the southern coast of Florida in the United States of America. Florida and the Florida Keys have long been known as great holiday destinations for those tourists looking to escape for a bit of sunshine. However, it is important to understand that the Florida Keys have a lot more to offer than…
If you are interested in combining a bit relaxation with French culture, then travelling to Paris to experience a luxury spa break is the perfect way to exploit what this popular city has to offer. Indeed, you can spoil yourself in some of the world’s most opulent beauty parlours and you won’t even have to miss out on any of the famous sights. When you’ve…
It may seem morbid, but death is a part of life and something which is sadly inescapable. Everyone will die eventually and that is why it can pay to be pragmatic about the fact we are all mortal. However, while we are alive we should not spend hours dwelling upon our mortality; instead we should endeavour to make a few strategic preparations beforehand to protect…
Before taking to the open road, any prospective motorcycle rider without a full motorcycle driving licence must undergo compulsory basic training (CBT); an initiative introduced in 1990 in an attempt to cut the alarming accident rate amongst inexperienced riders. This training course must be completed before any rider can venture out with L-plates (or D-plates in Wales) on public roads. The CBT is authorised by…
With its island setting, Mauritius has historically been the perfect stop for sailors – indeed it is believed to have been first discovered by Portuguese sailors as far back as 1507, however, it was Dutch sailors in 1598 who really took a shine to this wonderful island. The docking port itself was named ‘Grand Port’, whilst the island was christened ‘Prins Maurits’ after the famous…
Everybody loves reminiscing about childhood loves — whether it’s favourite cartoons, music groups or books. The feel-good sensation brought on by nostalgia is beaten by no other — which is why so many nostalgia-based, retro products are available today, from printed clothes to tin lunchboxes, comics and films. In recent years, the buzz has been all about superhero movies. With successful first-time cinematic releases for…
The culture of the celebrity has also given rise to the culture of the celebrity image. We are used to seeing pop-stars preened to perfection, and aesthetically pleasing actresses smiling back at us from the covers of magazines that we often fail to stop and question whether such images are a reality. The art of retouching has become common place in today’s media, with advertising…
If you drive on a regular basis then you will probably have noticed that it is costing you more to fill up on each occasion that you run low on petrol or diesel; and with the effects of the credit crunch in recent times, this is something you don’t want to be doing too frequently. But, while you need to use the car for some…
The world ages every day as it travels through the solar system and so does everyone on it. In the UK the average age of the population is advancing, too. According to the Office of National Statistics the average age was 39-years-old in mid-2007, up from an average 37-years-old a decade previously. Not only are we all advancing in age but during 2007 the total…
Visiting Helsinki and not experiencing the joys of a communal sauna is akin to travelling to Texas and not attending a rodeo. It is just not done, especially by those who wish to try the quintessential Scandinavian experience; saunas originated in Finland so it would be downright rude not to go! However, despite the almost prohibitive cost of alcohol in Finland it is for cultural…