Despite its small size, the island of Crete, off the coast of Greece, has lots of great beaches. How do you choose the one that suits you best?Here is our selection of the best beaches in Crete. Located in western Crete, in the Chania region, is Falassarna beach. This is an endless, wonderfully sunny strand…
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…
You might associate Strasbourg with the boring administrative stuff of the European Union but you might be surprised to find that it is a fascinating city with lots of things to see and do. It is a city of culture, history and heritage, much of which can be experienced in these seven Strasbourg Museums. Secrets…
If you’re wondering what to see in Zagreb, here are five places to go in Zagreb. There are numerous attractions in Zagreb Croatia and these are just a few. Ban Jelacic Square is Zagreb’s main square, honouring Count Josip Jelacic. This high achieving army general abolished serfdom and conducted a number of successful military campaigns…
Glasgow Cathedral was the first building of its kind in Glasgow to be built in stone and dates right back to the early 12th century. For over eight centuries now, worshippers have been attending mass in what is the finest Scottish medieval church still standing. One of the Glasgow highlights, it also is home to…
If you want to know where to stay in Bangkok, your only problem is that the choice is so large that it can be difficult ti find the right place. To help, we have picked out five good places to stay but if you would prefer to look for other places you will find a…
As well its unique culture and stunning architecture, Bangkok has a unique charm which attracts tourists and encourages them to return again and again. The city has numerous spectacular temples, museums, markets and a vibrant, colourful nightlife.Bangkok is famous for its street food, with stalls all over the city offering an amazing array of dishes. Travel…
Entering Liverpool Cathedral, one really gets a sense of the history of this fine building. Every year it proves to be one of the top attractions in the city. Not only this, but it is one of the most recognizable of Liverpool landmarks and a top venue for conferences, dinners and other events. The views…