…As with south Cyprus, the north of the island is still surrounded by the tempting turquoise tones of the Mediterranean Sea, still enjoys scorching sunny days, still has remote villages, fabulous panoramas and its own history and monuments, yet it boasts a completely different, highly likeable personality and therefore its surprising that it’s not highly frequented by holidaymakers. This isn’t such a crime however as it means that in northern Cyprus you will find a beautiful, unspoilt and un-commercialised holiday destination with a cherry on top.
Discovering North Cyprus
May 16th, 2012Exploring Magical Majorca
May 15th, 2012
Majorca is a very popular tourist destination which means that at times it feels like there are no unexplored or quiet places left to visit, however that is not actually the case. There are still a plethora of wonderful places just waiting to be explored that are off the beaten track in this magical Mediterranean island.
Tips For an Organised & Stress Free Break in Rome!
May 14th, 2012
Whilst I am sure that you will have read countless blogs describing a fantastic trip to Rome, I hope to make this one a little different. Being a rather organised soul, I thought that I should plan roughly what I wanted to see before my visit. I hope that by sharing the tips that I discovered, you will be able to enjoy a stress free city break as I did.
Strike Action Causes Further Flight Cancellations in Portugal
May 11th, 2012A number of flights to and from Portugal have been cancelled on Friday 11th May 2012. The cancellations come as a result of a planned partial air controller strikes and are scheduled to continue for a period of 5 days. The five dates to be affected by the air traffic controller strikes include 11th, 17th,
Continue Reading »The Aussie Compass
May 11th, 2012
Amazing marine life, the depths of the outback, exotic and dangerous creatures, fantastic cities, varied people, wonderful beaches and tropical rainforests…this is Australia. To explore every corner of this vast and varied land in the truest sense however, you would have to have infinite amounts of time. For the majority of us this unfortunately just isn’t possible so we have to pick and choose which parts we want to see as north, south, east and west each has something slightly different up its sleeve. So use the Aussie compass to help you choose which area you want to visit first…
Strikes Confirmed at UK Airports
May 9th, 2012Further to our last blog, Immigration Staff at Heathrow Airport have now confirmed strike action on 10th May 2012 due to a row over pensions. Walk outs will officially commence at midnight on Thursday 10th May and are set to continue for a period of 24 hours. There is the potential for some immigration staff
Continue Reading »10 Great Things to Do in Amsterdam
May 9th, 2012
The capital of the Netherlands, this lovely little city has something to offer all ages. This would usually be titled the top 10 things to do, but in a city as varied and interesting as Amsterdam, it’s near on impossible to choose the best things or put them in any order of priority. So in no particular order, here’s a pick of 10 great things to do that should make their way into your itinerary.
5 Delightfully Non-touristy Things to Do in Tuscany
May 4th, 2012
Favoured for its rolling green pastures, divine cuisine and of course its many intriguing landmarks, Tuscany is one of the most popular regions for visitors to Italy. With such an action packed itinerary taking in the likes of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Uffizi Art Gallery in Florence, many never venture further afield and thus may leave with the opinion that the area is touristy and packed with people. This is not always the case however; many areas of Tuscany are rarely ever visited by anyone but locals. Here’s a pick of some delightfully non-touristy things to do that will be sure to show you a whole different side of Tuscany.
Strike Threat Looms at Heathrow Airport
May 3rd, 2012Immigration staff at Heathrow Airport have given notice that they intend to strike on Thursday 10th May 2012. The Immigration Services Union which represents immigration staff, has informed the government that they will walk out regarding a row over pensions. Another union which represents immigration workers, the Public and Commercial Services Union has also stated
Continue Reading »A Taste of Saint Martin
May 2nd, 2012
The Caribbean is the place of dreams, a place where the twinkling blue ocean waves hello to the bright white sands. It’s surely a destination we all hope to visit and I’m sure most of us wouldn’t be picky as to which of the 2,000 plus islands we set foot on….
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