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This French Cycling holiday is predominantly flat, with just the odd ascent to make you feel you’ve earned your supper. Following the course of the rivers Loire and Cher, the roads are practically car-free, and many kilometres are covered on dedicated cycleways. The Loire Valley tour showcases the very best of this fascinating region, and will be a cycling vacation you’ll never forget! Cyclists of all abilities can look forward to some fantastic scenery whilst on a cycling holiday in France, along with experiencing traditional French cuisine in the many hotels you stop at on your travels through the scenic [More]

The Walla Walla Valley has often been called “the next Napa Valley,” and for good reason. This is a place where winemakers from around the world are coming to start the next generation of legendary wineries. Despite this growth, most wineries remain small, family-run operations. When visiting the wineries, you often get the chance to talk directly with the winemakers and learn what makes Walla Walla Valley wine so special. The Valley’s reputation for producing world-class wine took root in 1977 with the founding of Leonetti Cellar, followed by Woodward Canyon in 1981 and L’Ecole in 1983. In 1984, the [More]

Lille is just one hour and twenty minutes away from London on the Eurostar. The shopping, in particular, is worth travelling for but there are some really smart new hotels with great restaurants that make alternatives look pretty dull in comparison. As with many French cities, Lille possesses a great contrast between the old and the new. In under two hours on the smart Eurostar train from London’s stunningly renovated St Pancras station, Lille has everything you could wish for on a day out or short break. Think great food, excellent shopping, attractive architecture that reflects a long history, a [More]

Here are a few reasons why you should choose a self guided walking holiday with Macs Adventure. There are loads of self guided holidays to choose from and each with its own particular character and highlights.

Whether you’re staying in the city itself, by the lake or up a mountain, Lucerne’s hotels all impress through their history, architecture, interior design, comfort and hospitality. There is a wide range of accommodation on offer, from luxury hotels to simple holiday apartments.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the Caribbean, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. Parrot Cay is a Five Star Resort on an exclusive private Island 35 minutes by boat from Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos.

Arles is most famous for its Roman amphitheater, still intact, and its connections with Van Gogh, who spent one of his final years here painting 200 canvases. Its real appeal, however, is found in the lovely pedestrian promenades, historic landmarks, museums and tranquil plazas, all of which make Arles one of the most charming places in Europe.

Provence has bewitched many visitors by the diversity of its landscape. No wonder that it is the most often visited place in France. Its borders are hard to define. The area spreads roughly between the Rhône River, the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Provence can offer beautiful country, romantic villages, and famous landmarks.

Honolulu Airport is world famous for the novel way in which it welcomes its visitors. A sweetly scented floral chain is placed around the neck of all those who arrive and the friendly smiles of the local people are irresistible. Normal routine is cast aside and dreams become reality. Honolulu is located on the Polynesian island O’ahu, in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean. It is the capital of Hawaii, The 50th American state. Surf and sun are Honolulu’s two main draws. Waikiki is the most vibrant downtown beach (swimming, paddle boarding and sailing are favourite activities). Ala Moana [More]

Zurich is one of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. Located on a picturesque river and lake, easy to get around this affluent, fashion-conscious place enjoys the finest things in life. Hundreds of new bars, restaurants and clubs have opened since the late 1990s and, since its Street Parade overtook London’s Notting Hill Carnival, Zürich now hosts Europe’s largest annual street party. With church steeples rising against a backdrop of hills and mountains, the medieval old town will also appeal to traditionalists.

The picturesque harbour of Iraklion welcomes those arriving by ship at Crete’s greatest city that is also the fourth largest harbour in Greece. In common with much of the history of this city, the imposing castle located at the harbour dates back to Venetian times and was built between 1523 and 1540. Although the city has moved with the times and developed into an important centre of tourism, it has managed to retain a significant part of its history.

New South Wales is the first of the Australian states and the most populated, it is also politically and economically the most powerful state of Australia. This video about New South Wales Australia, includes facts and information and a brief history; the capital city of Sydney, the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the slogans, the motto, the animal, bird and floral emblems and much more.

Along a beautifully isolated six-mile stretch of the most seductive corner of the Italian Riviera lie the Cinque Terre — five small, traffic-free towns gently carving a good life out of difficult terrain. On this leg of the Cinque Terre hike, you can descend from ridge-top Corniglia to coastal Manarola.