Smoking in enclosed public spaces, as it is in the UK and Spain, is prohibited in France, and on the Cote d’Azur it looks highly likely that smoking will be made illegal on the beaches as well. If you are not a smoker and are enjoying a restful day on the beach, doing nothing in
Tourism and crime unfortunately go hand in hand, and wherever there are high levels of tourists it is usually accompanied with a certain amount of crime, with tourists being seen as easy targets. Is the Algarve safe? In an attempt to combat the amount of crime in the Algarve – a particularly touristy region of
“A real sense of history” – Two traveller’s ‘happy days’ in Villa Klarici, Istria. The medieval town of Motovun is situated in central Istria, a particularly stunning region of Croatia. With a population just over 500, and positioned on a hill almost 900 feet above sea level, it is safe to assume that the ancient
Florence was once described as being “an outdoor museum”. It is a city so rich in architectural marvels and prodigious landscapes that you want to get lost in it. And boy can you get lost in Florence! If you are lucky to find yourself misplaced in one of Florence’s inspiring cobbled streets, we have located
The Algarve with its stunning vistas, Roman roads, masses of flora and fauna, Moorish legends and traditionally quant buildings, as long been an artist’s paradise. From local old women skilfully twisting and weaving palms leaves under the shade of a tree making beautiful hats, to young sprightly artists set up with a canvass and paint
A touch on the wild side – The three ‘wildest’ beaches of St Tropez. For the majority who stay in Saint Tropez, a visit to the vast, visually stunning and crowded beaches, with equally as stunning and glamorous bodies, of Pampelonne is too tempting to avoid. There are however several beaches in the St Tropez
Galicia stands alone from the rest of Spain. Its green and fertile rolling hillsides are more resonant with an Alpine postcard than the dry, dusty and arid landscapes that we often associate with Spain. It is this isolation and independence from the rest of its country that makes Galicia a fascinating region to visit. Check
When the long, hot summer begins to give way to cooler and fresher weather and the landscapes come alive with autumnal colours, the months of September, October and November is a fabulous time to explore the island of Gozo on foot. Whatever level of hiker you are, Gozo, with its vastly varied landscape, ranging from
Chestnuts amidst a landscape of autumnal rapture – Just two reasons to visit Provence this October. The glamorous ladies have departed their summer-long residence on the beach, the millions of grapes once swarming the fields have been picked and harvested, and many of the swanky hotels and restaurants are closing for the winter, but hang
Barcelona and the Costa Brava is not usually associated with tranquillity and seclusion with culture, neon lights, sandy beaches and a throng of activities surpassing any goals for a holiday where you barely see another face. Although just a mile off the Costa Brava, a tiny archipelago can be found, that boasts no sandy beaches,
