If you are playing a word association game then you will almost instantly link Nottingham to the famed tale of Robin Hood. But, this is merely a whimsical detour from a city with much to offer the visitor looking for something more. Nottingham has built up quite an array of fascinating tourist attractions, suiting everyone from the history lover, to the Robin Hood fan and…

There are few cities in the world that are able to conjure images of greatness by the mere mention of their name alone. Moreover, even fewer cities could ever claim not only to have once been the very centre of western civilisation, but also the modern-day heart of the world’s most followed religion. Indeed, as the spiritual and geographical home of the Catholic Church, the…

Upon landing in Barcelona it is likely that your eyes will be instantly drawn to the array of Antony Gaudi designed buildings, with their spindly towers, colourful mosaics and chimera animals. Indeed, Gaudi’s architecture is instantly recognisable and sits beautifully against the hub of city life and the crystal clear blue skies. Furthermore, there are many great – and world renowned – art galleries, making…

Manchester has re-invented itself in recent years and has become a thriving city with an array of things to see and do. In fact, hosting the Commonwealth Games back in 2002 gave the whole of Manchester a lift and left the city with an extra spring in its step. Manchester is home to one of the biggest brands anywhere in the world; Manchester United Football…

Edinburgh is the quintessential Scottish city; adorned in tartan shops and streets filled with the sounds of bagpipes and that great Scottish accent. Every year, visitors flock to Scotland’s capital city, seeking out the world-famous Edinburgh Castle and taking a stroll down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace. However, some of the best sights in Edinburgh are actually those away from the main tourist draws…

Vienna is a city full of sweet surprises from its Art Nouveau facades to attractive parks and traffic free boulevards. Possibly one of the most beautiful baroque cities in Europe, Vienna is adorned with grand architecture and impressive sculptures. The river Danube runs through the city of Vienna, which stands in a somewhat regal manner in the Danube Valley. The city is divided into two…

The Florida Keys is one of the world’s most beautiful series of islands connected to central Florida by the extension of U.S. Highway One, which runs some 113 miles from Miami to Key West, the southernmost tip of the continental USA. The drive south over the shallow sea and many islands of the Keys is one of the most spectacular in the USA, and includes…

In 2004, it was estimated that around 102 million people visited the West Midlands region of the UK. The best-known city in the area, Birmingham, is often considered England’s second city and has an estimated population of 1,006,500. It is also surrounded by smaller towns and cities such as Wolverhampton, Solihull and West Bromwich; however, separated by several miles of greenbelt, is the city of…

Huge investment into the city of Dublin has spruced up its tall streets and terraces and today it’s a dynamic city brimming with attractions, artefacts, boutiques and boulevards all perfectly offset by a vibrant nightlife. Renowned as one of Europe’s most down-to-earth and welcoming cities, Dublin’s accessibility exists in a literal sense as well with the airport lying just seven miles north of the city…

There have been over 25 million visits to London each year, every year, since 2000. Its position as one of the most visited cities in the world may be due to the varied and entertaining nightlife, the many historical landmarks or the world-famous shows. Whatever the individual reasons for visiting though, the tourist industry in the city is worth approximately ?16.6 billion, with the average…