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…
Tag: summer holidays
Seasonal Focus – Favourite Places to Visit in May
What a beautiful day! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we can be in doubt that summer is finally sneaking its way into the northern hemisphere! My favourite time of the year, summer brings all those wonderful things such as strawberries, afternoon bike rides, and most importantly perhaps, summer holidays, and what…
Destination Review – Cape Town, South Africa
Big, beautiful, bold, and breathtaking are just some of the words I would use to describe the magnificent city of Cape Town, a bustling metropolis with a small town feel. One of those travel destinations that gets under your skin, Cape Town is a place where one immediately feels welcome, and once you start to…
Everybody needs a Summer Holiday! Have you booked yours yet?
Christmas is a distant memory, Easter is over for another year, and as we approach the mid of April there is only one thing on many people’s minds, and that is their annual summer holiday! Despite the gloom and doom of everyday life such as the recession, high unemployment, and ever-rising fuel prices, it seems…
Travel News = Bad News!
Have you read any travel/holiday/tourism news lately? Well, if you enjoying travelling may I suggest that you leave the newspaper firmly closed and turn off the TV! Reading my daily dose of travel news was rather off-putting today, and just as we are all thinking about those much wanted (and needed!) summer holidays, it seems…