The Canary Islands Music Festival is hosted around Tenerife and Gran Canaria each January and February. 2013 will be the 29th year of the festival. Ever since it began in 1985, it has been counted amongst Europe’s most impressive festivals of classical music. Although each year there is something different, audiences are guaranteed that the…
Dotted around Madrid, you will find hidden gems which people either don’t know about, or don’t visit very often. These non touristy things do in Madrid offer alternative activities not usually done by visitors to Madrid. Their unassuming entranceways are located on quiet roads; for example, in the districts of Lavapiés and Huertas. They are…
Because of the actions of the current regime and its disregard for the rights of its own citizens and of International Law we cannot recommend travel to Russia at this time. This is very regrettable because Russia is a wonderful country with a long history and rich culture whose people have suffered for centuries under…
When you think of Transylvania vampires almost inevitably come to mind as it is the setting for one of the most famous vampire stories of all time. But there is much more to Transylvania and it is home to many historic buildings and sites. Near the village of Bran and the city of Brasov, on…
If you are looking for things to do in Florence Italy just look around. The city is full of museums, art, sculpture, churches and historic buildings which will amaze and fascinate you. Here are a few of the places you might visit on your trip. Not only is the Uffizi Gallery museum Florence’s most significant…
Venice is one of the most popular visitor destinations in Europe. Its canals, gondolas, churches and works of art are renowned worldwide. A visitor who is looking for things to do in Venice is spoilt for choice. The well known attractions like St. Mark’s Square and The Rialto Bridge will be first on many lists…
Located in western Crete, in the Chania region, is Falassarna beach. This is an endless, wonderfully sunny strand that is well known for its amazing sunsets. For these reasons it is considered by many to be Greece’s finest beach. However, Falassarna Bay contains a number of smaller, yet very attractive and sandy, beaches. These are…
Crete is one of the main Greek Islands with a population of over half a million – About a quater of these live in the capital, Heraklion. Noted for its warm, sunny Mediterranean climate, its numerous sandy beaches, crystal blue seas and mountainous backdrops, Crete is a huge tourist destination. It has one of the…
If you are looking for 5 star hotels in Budapest the Kempinski Hotel is a great choice as it enjoys an enviable location, just a stone’s throw from Saint Stephen’s Basilica and the Chain Bridge. Not only this, but its facilities are second to none. A number of restaurants are on offer, ranging from Nobu…
14 miles south of Athens is the very scenic Vouliagmeni Beach, with picture postcard views of the sea. This is a very well equipped beach (one of the best beaches near Athens), with volleyball and tennis facilities, kids playground, water slide, café and even your own changing hut if you like! The peninsula itself is…
When you are in Altstadt, or Old City of Hamburg sightseeing is one of the main things to do in the city’s oldest and most popular district. The most famous landmarks within this quarter are the Office Buildings and Chile House. The Mohlenhof, Spinkenhof and Messberghof are also frequently visited attractions. In certain areas of…
Set at an elevation of 302 feet, Parc du Château is the perfect place to look out over the Baie des Anges and the spires of Vieux Nice. A château dating from the 1100s, after which this hilltop park is named, used to stand near the eastern end of Quai des États-Unis. However, it was…