13 July, 2011

Three of the best campsites in Le Marche

Le Marche is one of the greenest and prettiest corners of Italy, which is blessed with kilometre after kilometre of panoramic hillsides, peaceful valleys and quant and quirky villages. Because of its enviable natural beauty and and equally enviable climate – particularly in the summer – you are never far away from a campsite in

9 July, 2011

Best value villa holidays are in Spain and Portugal

New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering

7 July, 2011

Tourist attractions in Spain help it rank eighth in the world for travel and tourism

According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2011, Spain is the eighth most competitive tourism destination in the world. The many tourist attractions in Spain would have helped with the excellent ranking. The report studied the economies of 139 countries worldwide paying particular attention to the infrastructure, business environment, as well

5 July, 2011

Top three walks in Provence

The beauty and diversity of Provence is unsurpassable. From rolling hillsides shaded by pine and oak forests, to granite gorges with gushing rivers cradled by fruit orchids, Provence is about as picturesque as it gets and consequently, is a walker’s paradise. If you are thinking about lacing up the hiking boots and heading to Provence

29 June, 2011

Three activities in Monaco for under 30 euros

Contrary to the popular perception that Monaco is a catwalk for rich and famous, there is more to this affluent and glamorous French Riviera town than simply being a playground for the elite. For the more ‘budget conscious’ travellers, we have uncovered three activities in Monaco for under 30 euros. Le Loga Restaurant’s ‘from 14

27 June, 2011

Best hiking tips for kids

If you are going on a hiking holiday with kids this summer you may want to read our best hiking tips for kids … Prepare your family for their hiking adventure Preparation, like most things in life, is the secret to a successful hiking holiday. Research the destination and area you will be walking in