Travel

The Algarve is Portugal’s most southerly region and the country’s prime tourist area. Home to more than 100 miles of coastline, there are plenty of Blue Flag beaches, beautiful countryside dotted with Moorish villages and vibrant cities such as regional capital Faro, Albufeira and Lagos. Three hundred days of sunshine each year, a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, isolated bays with red rocks, golden sandy beaches and crystal blue sea, picturesque villages and castles with a fascinating history. That is the Algarve!  

Mallorca has hidden, rocky little bays, long, sandy beaches, pine tree gardens, sunshine, colourful fishermen’s boats, white yachts and beautiful flowers that last from March to October. Old villages and colourful markets, an old tram beside the beach, a monastery from the Middle Ages, fishing villages and the world’s largest lake in a cave – this is what the holiday island has to offer! And of course good taverns with dishes from the Spanish cuisine, a waterpark and a vivid night life, excursions and water sports.  

The stretch of Turquoise Coast running south and west of the gateway city of Antalya, known in ancient times as Lycia, is one of the most refreshingly undeveloped in the Mediterranean. This is due in no small part to the region’s rugged mountains, many of which plunge straight into a startlingly blue sea. This video gives you a snapshot of Turkey’s turquoise coast, from ancient castles to secluded coves and ancient cities to modern resorts.  

Mexico, land of the Maya and Aztec, temples and beaches and with a population of twenty-six million the bubbling metropolis of Mexico City is a maze of streets, flat roofs, skyscrapers and parks. Earthquakes, floods and civil wars created this ‘City Of The Aztecs’. Known as the Pearl Of The Pacific, Acapulco is a world famous holiday resort of the rich and famous where luxury liners dock each day and endless golden sands beckon a swim under the Caribbean sun. Each evening, the famous cliff jumpers of Acapulco congregate when, from a height of 42 metres, they jump fearlessly from [More]

Dresden is the capital of the German Free State of Saxony and a major centre of culture with a remarkable history. Dresden is a harmony of both architecture and landscape and is a brilliant work of art!  

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. Barcelona is today one of the world’s leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities.  

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.  

Explore the cultural heart of Scotland, ramble through Edinburgh Castle, take a look at Her Majesty’s yacht Britannia, and check out the new Scottish Parliament.  

The kingdoms on the roof of the world continue to captivate and inspire along with their unique monasteries and rich monastic culture. Surrounded by the highest mountains in the world and an adventurer’s dream, the fascinating kingdoms of the Himalayas. Secluded and relatively untouched, and a hidden treasure of mankind, Sikkim, for centuries a segregated and independent Buddhist kingdom situated on the edge of the Himalayas, possesses more than two hundred monasteries.  

For centuries Warsaw has been a center of refinement and knowledge. Its strategic position has also made it one of the most invaded countries in Europe. Shaped by history’s defining events, World War Two, and the closing of the Iron Curtain, Warsaw is a survivor, and has risen from the ashes of war.  

Münich offers much more than the Oktoberfest, the pretzel, large cups of beer and huge shopping malls. This travel guide shows some of the highlights including: Mariensplatz and City Hall, Beer Halls including Hofbrauhaus, Beer Gardens, German Food, Viktualienmarkt, Odeonsplatz, BMW Museum, and shows transportation around the city.  

There are many private islands in Maldives, but only very few of them are truly private, owned by one person. Velaa Private Island is such a case. The owner, Jiri Smejc, has spent countless weeks in Maldives both on holidays and while taking his business trips from Europe to Asia. The islands became his true passion, that’s why he decided to build the Velaa Private Island. An island keeping a real privacy for its guests but at the same time versatile enough to provide number of first-class enjoyment opportunities.  

Outside Budapest the capital of Hungary the second biggest tourist attraction is Lake Balaton. During the summer months thousands of holiday makers come here and base themselves in one of the pretty town or resorts along the lake. The lake stretches along for 80 kilometres and it can take between one and two hours drive from Budapest, depending what part of the lake you chose to visit.  

The seaside resort town Saint Tropez is a modern version of a medieval town. It is most popular for the yachts along the quai, and the facing line of terrace cafés, divided by a parade of strolling tourists and slow cruising expensive cars. St Tropez is a favourite haunt for several celebrities.