Costa Rica is great place to holiday for a number of reasons. For many of people in the US their annual vacation time is only 2 weeks so this is understandably very precious and they don’t want to spend a… Continue Reading
If it’s your first time flying, you could be forgiven for wondering what you’ve walked into when you enter the airport terminal building. It’s a frenetic atmosphere and if you’re not used to it and you’re not sure what to… Continue Reading
Summer isn’t far away and it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming summer holidays. With the kids on school holidays you may consider going away this summer for a well-earned break and to keep the kids entertained. Surfers Paradise… Continue Reading
“Resort fees” Resort fees are completely bogus charges that hotels in touristy areas sometimes charge that ostensibly cover things like wifi, parking, and swimming pools i.e. amenities that free at many other hotels. These fees can be $30-40 a day… Continue Reading
Cologne is one of the largest cities in Germany and it also one of the most interesting. Straddling the Rhine River, the city is dominated by the massive Cologne Cathedral, which defines the city’s skyline. The history of Cologne is… Continue Reading
The capital of Germany is a city that is rich with history, tradition, art and culture. Since emerging as the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1701 the city of Berlin has played a key role in shaping the… Continue Reading
Valencia is one Spain’s most fascinating cities – a history stretching back to the Roman Empire when Roman colonists settled there around the year 100BC. When the Moors from Northern Africa took control of most of the Iberian peninsula (around… Continue Reading
There is something magical about Madrid. It is a stunning city rich in culture and history, a window into the world of Spain’s majestic past and modern, cosmopolitan future. In this article I describe a few options for a family-friendly… Continue Reading
In years gone by, Biarritz was the glamorous holiday destination favoured by European royalty and the world’s celebrities. On the Atlantic coast in the South West of France, Biarritz has a surf beach, beautiful weather and the best of the… Continue Reading
If you are looking for a quick European mini-break that is easy to get to from London then it doesn’t get much easier than Lille, which lies in the north of France. About 90 minutes, direct train, from the centre… Continue Reading