Research conducted by On the Beach finds the Turkish region of Antalya as the best value destination for sun-seekers looking to relax and unwind on Blue Flag beaches. A Blue Flag beach award is recognised as the gold standard for beaches and is awarded to those beaches which meet its strict criteria for safety and […]
Blue Flag beaches
Via Vercingetorix – all roads lead to Alesia
Beautiful Burgundy – home to some of the world’s finest vineyards (and tours a plenty), where you’ll find more chateaux than any other region in France, countryside that is made for enjoyment, dotted with delightful towns and cities….and then, there’s history. Via Vercingetorix – all roads lead to Alesia – Amid the rolling hillsides around […]
Turkey boosted by latest tourism figures
Turkey boosted by latest tourism figures – Turkey may be putting troubled times on the tourism front behind them. The Turkish Statistical Institution (Turk Stat) has unveiled its latest report showing Turkish tourism revenue rebounded by 18.9% year-on-year in 2017. Reaching its peak in 2014 with a record-breaking 34 billion USD, tourism revenues dropped drastically […]
When it’s spring again…Keukenhof calls
When it’s spring again…Keukenhof calls – Planning a visit to Holland this springtime? Then don’t miss the chance to visit Keukenhof, the most famous and largest flower park in the world and lies not far from Amsterdam. Keukenhof opens its doors in March, when more than 7m flowers are on show – a collection of […]
A toast to the Absinthe Trail
A toast to the Absinthe Trail – Trips and trails themed around our favourite tipple are on the up. In the UK, ever popular ale and whisky trails have now being joined by a proliferation of craft gin enterprises as a welcome stop-off for travellers. Of course, in France it’s wine that dominates the drinks […]
Utrecht – a Dutch delight
Utrecht – a Dutch delight – Quaint winding streets, historic buildings and canals lined with bustling cafes and city culture – no you are not in Amsterdam but another of Holland’s city gems. The snapshot scenes are from the ancient city of Utrecht, a stone’s throw south of Amsterdam yet largely overlooked by UK visitors. […]
Brittany beckons for the adventurous
Brittany beckons for the adventurous – Brittany’s spectacular coastlines have long been a tourist magnet and this region of France, famous for its natural and cultural heritage, holds a special affection for visitors from the UK. There’s plenty to explore on land….and at sea, where diving among shipwrecks offers a unique opportunity to step back […]
