The Angouleme International Comics Festival – A ‘pulsating’ start to the year. The quaint little town of Angouleme in the Bordeaux region of France is a delightful place to visit any time of the year, but no more so than in the month of January. Whilst many towns, villages and even cities across Europe aren’t
The Cote d’Azur has not earned its reputation as being a ‘playground for the rich and famous’ lightly, and anyone who has been to this stretch of coastline in the south of France, will know that the region is alive with stylish eateries, glitzy nightclubs, glamorous casinos and beautiful sandy beaches adorned by equally as
The Brest 2012 International Maritime festival of the Sea – Brittany at its very best. The New Year is not just about nursing a hangover and pitiful bank balance, but it is about planning your summer vacation. The historical and picturesque region of Brittany in the north-west of France, which used to be a kingdom
World-renowned for being one of the ‘clubbing capitals of the world’, Ibiza’s aptitude of being of the best diving locations in Europe is one lesser known asset of this loveable Spanish island. Dedicated to bringing Ibiza’s less acknowledged strength out of the shade and into the limelight, this summer, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Girona 2012 – A spellbinding mecca for classical music lovers. The city of Girona, in the northeast of Catalonia, provides for a captivating and memorable visit for many reasons. Being cited as having ‘all the charm of a large city but without the crowds’, this “human-sized” city can be easily ‘accomplished’ in a day, but
The International Gourmet Festival 2012 is to take place in Algarve. It’s one of the most prestigious, popular and anticipated events on the international gourmet calendar. It is an event that only features Michelin-starred chefs and it’s going to take place in the Algarve, well doesn’t that say something about the world’s perception of Portuguese
Vintage Travel extends its portfolio of Algarve villas for 2012. With glorious sweeping sandy beaches, quirky riverside towns steeped in history and intrigue, set against a backdrop of rolling hills hiding stunning ravines, it is no wonder that Vintage Travel’s selection of hand-picked villas in the Algarve sold out in for this year’s peak season,
Being situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the waves touching the many beaches of Lanzarote can be, in a word, big. From April until September, the winds generally blow from a north easterly direction, creating a fantastic setting for windsurfers, while in the winter months; the wind is generally more changeable and stronger,
Nestled snugly on the bank of the Tarn River the medieval city of Albi can be found, and what a find it is. Generally speaking, those who visit the Tarn department of France are seeking either one or both of two things – cultural and scenic fulfilment. The town of Albi, approximately 50 miles to
Croatia has really become the ‘buzzword’ in European travel in the last couple of years, and with an increasing number of travellers reporting about the sheer beauty of the country, more and more people are opting to make a quick European getaway to Croatia. All despite its new found popularity as a top European travel
