Easter Island or Rapa Nui as the locals call it, requires a long journey and only one plane can fly there at a time, but it is one of the most remarkable places to visit and has an equally incredible story to match. 1. It is the most remote island in the world It is…
The capital city of Colombia is a city in which visitors can find a long list of things to do, excellent restaurants and interesting sites. The Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) is a particular highlight, along with the many markets which sell a wonderful selection of locally crafted goods. It is easy to use Bogota…
By Craig Burton on Jul 13, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe If your holiday involves taking to the slopes in style, food and drink can add a luxurious finishing touch to your trip. After working up an appetite on your favourite runs,…
Baronial sweeping staircases, the scent of rose gardens, cucumber sandwiches, croquet lawns, stern portraits of 19th century gentry, gin-and-tonic on a terrace overlooking a lake: we all love a relaxing weekend at an English Country House. For a few short days we can play the aristocrat, luxuriating in four-poster beds and waking to the smell…
As we enter the summer period in the Western Hemisphere, Namibia is doing the opposite, because June in Safari Africa means the start of winter. This marks the perfect time to visit the desert, as visitors can avoid the scorching heat often experienced at the height of the summer months. Namibia is in its dry…
Boise, the capitol of Idaho, is a fast growing city that has the pulse of a sophisticated metropolis and the heart of a small town. People are open and friendly, things move at a relaxed pace, and the town is full of surprises. From white water river rafting, to cycling on the famous Boise River…
By Craig Burton on Jun 29, 2018 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe For those who are used to all-inclusive, the freedom of self-catering can be a treat in itself – particularly when you have a luxury apartment to come back to after a day on…