Your own form of transport brings with it a sense of being in control and a certain level of personal efficiency comes with car ownership. Best of all, no opportunities escape your grasp because they are not compatible with public transport. Some people simply want their own car, while for others it is an essential part of their existence and one which they cannot live…
Are you desperate for a break but don’t feel as if you can afford it? Have you run out of holiday time at work to take a week off? If that sounds like you then you’ll be pleased to know that even spending just a couple of days away from home can recharge your batteries and leave you feeling ready for anything. People tend to…
With close to 2 million visitors a year, South Africa’s capital city, Cape Town, is fast becoming one of the largest tourist hotspots in the world. The country’s great exchange rate offers a great value holiday for your money, and coupled with the fact that it’s in the same time zone as the UK — so British tourists don’t suffer the effects of jet lag…
Suffolk is bursting with tasty food and drink products that you are encouraged to seek out and enjoy. You can be sure that it will add something truly special to your visit. Whilst you’ll come across a few household names, many producers will be noted for their quality products within food and drink enthusiast circles, on a regional basis or even in their local area.…
A criticism often levelled at golf and golf courses is that in order to maintain their pristine condition and perfect putting greens, they are not good partners with the environment and wildlife. If that were ever true, modern and forward thinking golf clubs in the UK appreciate the benefits of both people and wildlife of working with the natural environment. The British and International Golf…
There is never a bad time to visit Vienna, with festivals being held in almost every month of the year. To start off the year, there is the ball season – a programme of ballroom dancing festivals where everyone can try the Viennese Waltz. If dancing on ice is more to your liking, the Wiener Eistraum festival sees Vienna City Hall’s plaza converted into a…
Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there’s sure to be a tune to step out to. The…
Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there’s sure to be a tune to step out to. The…
The Italian capital of Rome is host to some amazing sights, but The Eternal City also serves as a great base to explore other nearby ancient wonders. Ostia Antica is less than one hour from Rome and displays some incredible ruins of this once-thriving port city. Originally founded as a military harbour, it soon flourished as the Roman Emperors elaborately decorated the city in recognition…
For many people a weekend break away from the normal routine involves exploring a previously unexplored destination and discovering the sights and attractions on offer. For some, these sights might be cultural or historical in nature, such as paying a visit to a castle or museum. For others, these sights might be altogether more materialistic and involve shopping trips to the best-known shopping areas around.…