Whenever we tell people that we have travelled around the world, the first thing they usually say is “we wish we could do that!” A dream that sits firmly atop many a bucket list, world travel used to be something only the rich and famous could enjoy, but today it is cheaper and easier than…
Our Top 5 Travel Gadgets
In today’s modern “mobile” world of internet savvy travellers, packing for a trip abroad is no longer just about suntan lotion and a good book, it’s all about the travel gadgets! From iPads, iPods, and iPhones, to Kindles, portable DVD Players, and of course, cameras, it seems we are more concerned about packing the right…
Getting Married Abroad? – It’s fun, it’s romantic, and it’s easy when you know how!
When you consider that the average cost of a wedding in the UK is said to be anywhere between £15,000 and £25,000, it is no surprise that more and more couples are ditching the traditional ceremony in favour of a wedding abroad. An opportunity to combine your wedding day with the honeymoon of a lifetime,…
The Long Weekend is Here – Lovely Jubi-lee!
The first of June has finally arrived (pinch-punch!), and while the temperatures in England may have dropped, the excitement is rising for the extra-long weekend ahead and the celebrations that go with the Queens Diamond Jubilee. With horse racing at Epsom, street parties, parades, and pageants all lined up to honour our monarch and the…
What Makes a Perfect Holiday?
What makes your holiday perfect? Is it the accommodation, the weather, the destination, the food, the people, or a combination of all five? We get to hear all about the negative points when our friends and family travel, such as delayed flights, sub-standard hotel rooms, terrible food resulting in “Spanish tummy”, and lost luggage, but…
Avoid the Crowds and Head below the Equator this Summer!
Just about everyone we know is busy planning or packing for their summer holiday, and as the excitement builds with ‘what to pack’ and ‘where to visit’, it is easy to understand why millions of us travel abroad every year in search of something different. The Mediterranean Islands are always popular during the summer months…
Travel Money – Which Currency should you take on Holiday?
With the Eurozone in turmoil yet again and the ever-fluctuating exchange rates, it can be difficult for holidaymakers and travellers to know how, when, and where they should exchange their hard-earned cash into foreign currency. Greece is getting more than its fair share of bad press at the moment, and while there seems to be…
So how exactly do Italians stay slim?
After travel, our next greatest passion in life is enjoying good food, and so our recent trips to Italy left us with not only wonderful memories and great holiday snaps, but also slightly larger waistlines and definitely more than an inch to pinch! A country passionate about everything from the way they dress and speak,…
Around the World in 80+ Beers – An Interactive Blog
Summer might not have arrived yet, but with temperatures reaching the late 20s across the UK and Europe, the barbecues are out, the beaches are packed, and the beer gardens are full to capacity! When the weather is like this, there is nothing better than spending a Sunday afternoon at the local pub with friends…
There’s Something about Sicily Too!
2012 seems to be our year for uncovering Italy, and after a brief visit to Sardinia last month, we decided we had to return as soon as possible, and have just arrived home from a wonderful break in Sicily. The largest island in the Mediterranean and one that is steeped in history, architecture, language, and…
Destination Review – London, England
Recently voted by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice as the world’s number one destination for 2012, our capital city of London is finally getting its fair share of the limelight. Set to be a year that will go down in history, 2012 will see London host the Olympics for the first time in 64 years, and…
Holiday Like A Rock Star!
The holiday season is now full swing, and if 2012 is your year to holiday like a Rock Star, you are in for a treat! Following in the footsteps of movie legends and pop stars, the Sun newspaper reports that Mick Jagger has recently put his Caribbean home up for holiday rentals. Combining your annual…
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