For those who dream of a tropical island paradise, positioned far away from the reality of the everyday, St Lucia could prove to be one of the ultimate travel destinations. At just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, and with the shape of either a mango or an avocado — depending on your predilection — it is a small haven of stunning natural beauty,…
Described as the perfect travel location, Jamaica is an island paradise, offering the traveller a vibrant mixture of laidback culture and stunning natural scenery. Located in the West Indies, it is the third largest island in the Caribbean, spanning 4,400 square miles, with Cuba lying to its south and Haiti to its west. The Spanish were Jamaica’s first known settlers, until the British conquered it…
If you’re looking for sun drenched, white sandy beaches enclosed in acres of azure sea and surrounded by incomparable natural beauty, then the Islands of the Bahamas are, without doubt, the place to go. An archipelago, comprising 700 islands and more than 2,000, oft-deserted cays (small, low-lying islands, located on the surface of coral reefs), the Bahamas are situated in the Atlantic Ocean, south east…
New York is more than a city; it’s a place that you cannot escape even if you never go there! The city, its sights and famous inhabitants are everywhere you look these days — on television, in the papers and online. New York is one of the few places to occupy a special place in both the mind of those who have been, and those…
Most families own a car. And most families, when purchasing a car, are investing a lot both financially and emotionally. On top of dealing with mandatory issues like insurance and MOT, there is also the generally dreaded moment that comes with the words ‘long’ and ‘car journey’. The mere thought of spending hours in a car, with the children crammed in the back, and your…
When asked to think of something associated with Birmingham, most people’s first response will probably be Spaghetti Junction, otherwise known as Junction 6 of the M6 motorway. Whilst no city would particularly want a busy road interchange as its most famous landmark, it probably says more about the Birmingham of 20 or 30 years ago than it does of the city today. Indeed, as Britain’s…
Ancient Rome was vividly brought to life in the HBO series of ‘Rome’ which recently concluded its second season. But how real was the celluloid interpretation of the city during the time of Caesar? There is no absolute evidence of how the city looked, but Rome’s producers gathered a veritable “who’s who” of historians to ensure the authenticity of their small-screen city. Thousands of man…
It can sometimes be disheartening to live somewhere that needs work doing to it. And it’s not just your home that can have an effect on the way you live your life either – the area you live in can affect how you feel, what you do and how well you live your life. It’s small wonder then that so many people think about living…
When most people think of visiting Italy, the first place they think of to visit is Rome. But while it has a lot to offer, the sheer number of attractions that Florence has to offer make it a very desirable alternative. If you enjoy whiling away the hours wandering round a cool museum then you’ll love Florence. It has countless places to visit and the…
The Grand Bazaar has been a feature of Istanbul for over 700 years; an open air marketplace, filled with noise and colour where carpets, jewellery, hats and clothing purchases are all subject to fierce, but friendly, haggling. However, that traditional image of shopping in Turkey’s biggest city is under threat as today’s more affluent generation demand shiny glass and metal malls so they can shop…