Dubai is a city of extravagance and opulence. It is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest financial centres and is a stunning place to visit. Flanked by the Persian Gulf, miles of sand dunes and the imposing Hajar mountain range, Dubai is the perfect place for a city break, with both water and land adventures. There are many new experiences to be gained from…

In a continent that boasts cities such as Rome, Athens and Paris, it may be somewhat of a challenge for other European cities to come even close to matching the star-attraction status of these historically important and culturally significant metropolises. However, 2008 is the year that Liverpool takes centre stage as the European capital of culture and becomes one of the top city destinations for…

With the largest population of any other member state in the European Union and the third largest economy by GDP in the world, it’s probably fair to say that Germany is up there with only a handful of other nations as one of the world’s true superpowers. In addition, if asked to name a major German metropolis, then Berlin or Munich would perhaps spring to…

Flying into the city of Aberdeen, visitors are rewarded with a rare opportunity to experience the traditions and settings which have helped shape Scotland’s unique cultural heritage and distinctive personality. Known as the Granite City, Aberdeen is famous for its oil industry, as well as being the educational area of the north-east. Its skyline is dominated by the twin towers of Saint Machar’s, a 15th…

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, is known to many as a gritty and industrious destination but don’t let that put you off. Its history as an industrial powerhouse has given the city the vibrant characteristic that can be seen in both its buildings and its people. In addition, Glasgow’s sights and shopping are as good an excuse as any to experience the charm of…

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…

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…

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…

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) is the fourth busiest airport in the USA in terms of passenger numbers; being situated almost 19 miles north-west of downtown Dallas. As you’d expect with such a busy airport, there are plenty of ground transportation options to get you from the airport to wherever you need to go in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, or even further beyond. Picking up…