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…
As we brace ourselves against the approach of winter months and our summer holidays and weekends of sailing, golfing, days out at the beach or just lazing in the garden become a distant summer memory, our minds turn to what we can do to get through the winter months. Generally, there is a certain gloom that approaches at this time of year, the thought of…
Keeping fit and healthy is not all about going to the nearest gym, after all, how many of us have rolled up at the nearest gym on 2nd January with great intentions to get ourselves some exercise and improve our mind body and soul, and by March we’re looking for every excuse not to get on that treadmill. Why do we all assume that a…
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…
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…
The October half term is a great time to make the most of the last few days of warmth and light before winter arrives at great pace. With it being the last break before the Christmas and all the chaos it brings, slow down the pace with a ‘green’ break. While this may sound daunting a more eco-friendly holiday can be achieved simply through considering…