Stepping through Caernarfon Castle’s imposing Kings Gate, it’s easy to see why this colossal structure has inspired world building imaginations that have given us the breathtaking on-screen visuals of Westeros and Middle Earth. But this World Heritage Site is no CGI fantasy, its reality. Reach out and place your hands on the rock and mortar […]
Inspirational steps back in time
Lisbon’s inspirational art scene
Hyatt Regency Lisbon in Portugal is the perfect base for travellers looking to delve into the incredible art scene that Lisbon is famous for. The hotel is ideally situated close a number of art installations and culture filled suburban streets, and also benefits from having several historical landmarks right on its doorstep. Hyatt Regency Lisbon’s […]
Picture perfect in Albi
Picture perfect in Albi – Travellers following the artistic genius of Toulouse Lautrec should set the sat-nav for Albi in southwest France. The beautiful town in Occitanne is the artist’s birthplace and home to the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum (http://musee-toulouse-lautrec.com), where the largest public collection of his work in the world is on display. The museum, in […]
Algarve takes the plunge with a first underwater art show
Divers heading for the Algarve are in for an added treat this autumn. Less than two kilometres off the coast of Albufeira, an exciting new underwater art exhibition has been unveiled. The ‘EDP Art Reef’ project is the first of its kind in the country and features work by the famous Portuguese Graffiti and street […]
Activity breaks in Crete
Crete’s premier boutique-style hotel for independent solo travellers has launched its 2023 season with a series of inspiring themed breaks. Activities range from a Walking Week with the chance to explore off-the-beaten-track routes across Western Crete, to a relaxing Yoga and Wellbeing Week. For those looking to be creative, the Mistral Hotel in Maleme near […]
Four wheels good – two wheels better
Combining travel and one of the UK’s favourite sporting pastimes has proved to be a marriage made in heaven. The chance to discover new places and experiences at your own pace – as a one-off break or part of a longer holiday – is becoming an increasingly popular option. Providing the passport to the perfect […]
Calida coastline for perfect dives
The Costa Cálida region of Murcia has unveiled its first ever diving route, the ‘I RutaSub’. The route consists of nine dives and aims to promote the five diving areas of the Costa Cálida, including the two protected marine reserves of Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas and Cabo Tiñoso. The Region of Murcia has an extensive […]
