A Hidden Gem
Stansted, Luton, Birmingham, Heathrow, Glasgow, Manchester, East Midlands… the list goes on. Yes, I’m taking airports. Love them or hate them, it’s these rather large, sprawling buildings that get us on our annual summer holidays, so really, they’re a necessary evil. I used to detest airports, however I’ve come around to the positives in the […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Stay in an Airport Hotel
It may not have even crossed most of your minds to stay in an airport hotel before you fly off on holiday. However, look at these 3 reasons why you should and maybe it will in the future. 1. The benefits of staying in an airport hotel and having the entire day out exploring a […]
Adventure Activities in Argentina
Few countries in the world offer such stunning natural and climatic diversity as Argentina, the second-largest country, after Brazil, in South America and the eighth largest in the world. With its dramatic glaciers in the south and subtropical jungles in the north, covering 2.8 million square kilometres through grassy pampas, barren deserts, outstanding mountain ranges […]
Must Visit Locations in China
Visiting China is something all avid travellers should do. It’s full of historical sites, cultural masterpieces, amazing scenery and wonderful people. Before you go, you should compare credit cards online, review and book your accommodation and list out the key sites you want to fit into your trip. Beijing is the capital of China and the […]
London One to Watch: LIFT 2012
An international festival of contemporary theatre worth getting out of the hotel for London is a city with a long theatre history – though to really enjoy the city, it’s worth forgetting all that Shakespeare stuff and instead focusing on the here and now. From the city’s literary heartland in London Bloomsbury (no longer home […]
Days Out With Dad: Father’s Day 2012
Treat your Dad for Father’s Day this year and tailor a trip to his taste with hotel deals around the UK. There are still hotel deals available for Father’s Day Weekend, but depending on your choice of activity you may wish to present your break as a surprise token inside his card on 17 June. […]
Finding Bargain Turkey Holidays
Turkey is now well established among the most popular tourist destinations for families and couples from across the UK and Europe, and there are plenty of bargain Turkey holidays available throughout the year. The country stretches out from the western edge of Asia and into the most easterly reaches of Europe and it offers a […]
Surf’s Up in Canada
Think of a surfing holiday, and a few stereotypes will rear their heads. Palm trees, beach bums, and clear warm waters: all things that you’re unlikely to associate with Canada. But although Canada is more famous for it’s mountain sports than water sports, it actually boasts some amazing destinations for the surfer who wants a little […]
Argentina to Chile through the Andes
From Mendoza, Argentina we took a 7 hour bus ride into Santiago, Chile via CATA International. The bus systems here in Argentina, like trains in Europe, are the more affordable alternative to airplane travel. There are tons of bus companies who run all over Argentina and South America that provide a safe and reliable service. We […]
Bicycle Wine Tour in Mendoza
While in Mendoza, Dad and I ventured out on a Bicycle Wine Tour in Lujan (outside of Mendoza) for a day of wine tasting, cardio and chaos. This is how it went down… 9am – Caught a public bus at the bus stop near the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Mendoza. Although we had no guide […]