Travel

The ruins at Ostia Antica in Italy rival those of Pompeii, and are just a half-hour train ride from Rome. There’s lots to learn about ancient Roman lifestyles at this well-preserved site.  

Here is a list of seven sicknesses and illnesses that can befall travellers. This does not include motion sickness and hangovers. So hopefully you don’t get sick while you travel.  

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high in the Andes and straddles the equator, making it the closest national capital to the sun. San Francisco de Quito, as this harmonious city is officially called, is all about balance. Its World Heritage protected Old Town is contrasted by its progressive New Town.  

Yosemite Valley, which despite being only 7 miles long and 1 mile wide, packs in more jaw-dropping scenery than just about any other place on Earth. Yosemite National Park sits on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains.  

From the sights, the sounds, the flavours, and the sensations, New York City offers the first time visitor and the seasoned New York expert something new every single time.  

Getting to Yokohama from anywhere in the world is easy, thanks to the city’s proximity to two international airports. Since it is located in the centre of Japan’s main island, Yokohama is a great gateway to travel to cities within Japan. Yokohama offers a wide variety of accommodation, from five-star hotels to budget accommodation.  

Video guide to the Lake District area from Teletext Holidays. England’s largest National Park includes: Scafell Pike – its highest mountain, Wastwater – its deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere.

Tunisia is located only a few kilometres away from Sicily, the Roman influence is therefore still very obvious. In 800BC the Punic Tunis was only a small village in a shadow of Carthage. Today, Tunis is a modern city with 1.2 Million inhabitants. Things To See: Amphitheatre of El Jem. Also spelt ‘El Djem’, it is the largest amphitheatre in North Africa and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This amphitheatre held up to 35,000 spectators. Dating from the 3rd century, the ruined amphitheatre offers a quality of construction comparable with the Roman Coliseum. Animals, prisoners and gladiators, awaiting battle, were [More]

Situated on Grand Cayman’s west shore, Seven Mile Beach actually now measures only 5.5 miles. But its gorgeous clear waters and coral sands still lure visitors from around the world. Beach bars, such as the Royal Palms, provide drinks and a lively atmosphere, and restaurants abound. Swim with friendly stingrays at Stingray City, shop Seven Mile Shops, snorkel and scuba in the enticing waters around Cemetery Reef. Visit nearby Cayman capital George Town and the fascinating Cayman Turtle Farm.

A holiday in Las Vegas could be much more then gambling on the casinos. This city offers a variety of man made and natural attraction in it and in its surrounding. The most important places to visit in Las Vegas are: New York roller coaster, the Eiffel Tower, talking statues at the Caesar Palace, The Bellagio fountain show, The Mirage Volcano and let’s not forget all the great casinos, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead which are just around the corner.

Perched on the East Coast of Australia, Sydney, is the vibrant capital of New South Wales. The Sydney Tower is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city. From Circular Quay it’s possible to get almost anywhere else in the city. Nearby is Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just across it is Luna Park, renowned for its vintage fairground rides. A short ferry ride from Luna Park is Darling Harbour, home to the National Maritime Museum. A few blocks away is the Powerhouse Museum. Sydney Opera House is Sydney’s most iconic sight. Behind it are the Royal Botanic Gardens and the [More]

One of the best things about a beach holiday in Portugal is that that even when it is busy, you can always find somewhere with enough space for you. The south-facing coast of the Algarve is the most popular with holidaymakers, but even here it doesn’t take much to escape the high-rise resorts and their crowds of sun worshippers.

The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain. From our San Sebastián home base, we tour the ancient Basque capital of Guernica, the dazzling Guggenheim Bilbao, and then cross into France for more Basque Country charms. From yummy tapa bars to lightning-fast jai alai games, we’ll experience Basque culture at its most vivid.

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Hapsburg Empire. A century after that empire’s fall, the Viennese appreciate their imperial legacy as a cultural wellspring — and an excuse to live in style.