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In 1997 Salzburg became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Salzburg is a world-class destination for live music — with over 2,000 performances bringing life to its churches and palaces year-round. You can also take a train and boat to the lovely lakeside town of Hallstatt.

Find out the best parks in Barcelona, its best neighbourhoods and more . . .

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel’s, Jonny Bealby, explores Romania on our walking holiday ‘Wild Walk: Along the Enchanted Way’ in the stunning Carpathian Mountains. For more information on travelling in Romania and our next walking holiday in the region visit www.wildfrontiers.co.uk

If you have thought about taking the family on a camping holiday in France – well its not just the warmer weather you can enjoy, you have got to try the French cuisine along with a glass or two of the local wine!

Sicily – prepare to be overwhelmed by its contrasts, landscapes, beaches and amazingly diverse, ancient heritage. From its bubbling capital Palermo to age-old Roman and Greek ruins, sun-drenched sands and the ever-present, smouldering Mount Etna, this is one island overflowing with treasures.

This walk was obtained from go4awalk.com. You can download a map, instructions and GPS files if you need them. The walk starts in Buttermere village, along the lake, up Haystacks and back down the other side of the lake. This is a great walk, in the footsteps of Wainwright who’s ashes are said to be scattered at Innominate Tarn.

The video shows a short golf trip in February 2013 to Golf de Wimereux located just 20 minutes from Calais and the Eurotunnel. France offers the opportunity to combine your passion for golf with an idyllic holiday destination. Why not rent a lovely villa, pack up the clubs and hit the road. Here is a guide to what is available in France for the golfing fanatic. There are a range of different courses on offer that are designed to test and challenge you no matter what level your skills are at. Of course, one of the most important things to make [More]

With a population of 1,604,000 as of 2007, Marseille is the second-largest city in France and number one port. Marseille takes pride in its uniqueness and diversity. Indeed it is not like the rest of France; being the major gateway from Africa, it has a Mediterranean flavour that may remind you more of Africa than Europe. Marseille is by far the oldest city in France, dating back 2500 years. Its rough and tumble history is still evident today. Many travellers may consider Marseille to be a bit of a dirty and rough place, but at the same time it may [More]

In 79 A.D. a massive volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii when millions of tons of lava petrified the bodies of 2000 of its inhabitants.

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]

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.