We’ve found over the years that some of our best breaks have been when we’ve self-catered. Home away from home is sometimes as nice as staying in a hotel, and invariably the space and privacy are second to none. These are a few of our UK favo...[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Western Europe’
May 24th, 2013 - 5:58 pm § in Destinations
Inside a billionaire’s 205-foot megayacht
Billionaire Darwin Deason lets Forbes on to his 205-foot megayacht. This $70 million-dollar luxury yacht, Apogee, can be chartered for a mere $400,000 per week… plus fees. Complete with a lounge designed after the Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo ...[...]
Kouros Hotel & Suites, Mykonos
With its exceptional Mykonian architecture, Kouros Hotel & Suites, located at the entrance of Mykonos Town, is nestled into the Tagoo’s beach rock that faces the sea and offers its guests an amazing Mykonos town view. You may find it difficul...[...]
Plans for luxury hotel on artificial island off Barcelona, costing 1.5 billion euros
The US-based consortium Mobilona has applied for planning permission for an artificial island off Barcelona, complete with a 984ft ‘space hotel’ and equipped with the world’s first ‘zero gravity’ spa. Barcelona Island will require an...[...]
May 24th, 2013 - 3:25 pm § in Destinations, Italy travel blogs
Interview with Alina Pinelli, Founder of countryslowliving.com
Alina Pinelli, together with her family Lucia and Giovanni, are the founders of countryslowliving.com (Il Fontanaro Farm, Villas & Co) – a resort where travellers come from all over the world to learn about the Italian heritage in organic ...[...]
6 Summer festivals to be held in Iceland this June
As temperatures start to rise just a little during the Spring months, so too does activity within the tourist industry. If you happen to be visiting Iceland this June, you’ll find a diverse range of festivals taking place throughout the month. Wh...[...]
May 23rd, 2013 - 4:57 pm § in Costa Rica travel blogs, Destinations, France travel blogs, Greece travel blogs, Oceania Travel Blogs
5 beautiful hot springs from around the world
Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au ...[...]
May 23rd, 2013 - 4:20 pm § in Destinations, Travel Events
Stars queue up for West End roles
The cast for London’s Theatreland is particularly impressive this month as those whose runs started in the Spring are still to be found in the theatres of London whilst the curtain is raised on several intriguing Summer shows boasting an even broader...[...]
Get active in Europe
Start your European sporting holiday with a visit to the annual International Extreme Sports Festival. Held in Montpellier, the event is free and sees amateurs compete at wakeboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. The event takes place in the town c...[...]