If you’re a skiing enthusiast then it is likely that you are deliberating where to take your skiing venture in 2012. Alongside thoughts of your destination, decisions about what gear you will take with is likely to be occupying a ski fanatic’s mind. If you are having trouble deciding what ski-goodies you really need, then
The Algarve to host the most prestigious international event for golf tourism buyers and suppliers. Being home to some of the world’s top golf courses, the Algarve has had a long and well-established association with golf. Not only can golfers enjoy a year-round mild climate in order to perfect their game, but they can also
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,
