As the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague attracts over three million visitors every year, making it the sixth most visited city in Europe. Prague is known as one of the best cities in Europe in which to view buildings from nine different architectural periods, built over the past 1000 years.
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Whether it is a family holiday or just a passing visit on your travels, Austria is full of unique areas to visit. The popular capital city of Vienna in particular offers plenty of history, culture, and culinary delights that would be sure to provide a little bit of something for everyone.
Whenever you hear the name Egypt, it is likely you’ll think of the pyramids, the great Sphinx and camels. However, there are many treasures waiting to be discovered from visiting this historical country, particularly if visiting the popular tourist city of Sharm El Sheikh. The city of Sharm El Sheikh or “Sharm” as it is often known, offers visitors a wide choice of activities and attractions; certainly enough to while away those holiday dates or acting as an interim stopover on your travels.
The British city of Manchester is instantaneously synonymous with football and music though there’s much more to Manchester than first meets the eye. A staggering array of art galleries, music venues and museums pave the way for a city rich in cultural heritage.
There has never been a better time to see Belfast than now. Freed from the spectre of the gun by cease-fires and political agreement, it’s buzzing with life and the economy is thriving. Violence and mistrust have moved quietly into the background and a new dawn full of possibility has emerged, allowing the natural warmth and good humour of the people to shine through the once dark clouds.
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July 9th’s eruption of Mount Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island has done little to dissuade Hawaii’s many tourists. In fact, it has had the opposite effect and has actually become something of a major tourist draw, as the magma flows reach the ocean and the volcano continues to spout lava bursts reaching up to 150 feet. The volcano has actually been erupting for over twenty years, with a continuous flow of lava being spewed forth from Kilauea since January 1983.
Recognised around the world as a tropical paradise, the Island of Barbados enjoys a year-round temperature averaging between 28c and 30c, making it an ideal location for both summer and winter holidays. While Barbados offers a wealth of amenities and activities to families and groups in search of sunshine and a laid-back holiday, those seeking to escape the bleak UK winter can combine sun-worshipping duties with spectator sports by following the England Cricket team on their eleven-week West Indies tour, starting January 2009, and whose itinerary includes Antigua, Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados.
Beat boredom and brush away the cobwebs by taking yourself on a trip to Brussels. The size of the city itself means you can cover a lot of ground in a few days, making it the perfect weekend city break.
When it comes to holidaying in the Greek islands you are spoilt for choice on destinations to visit. But one of the most stunning of all the islands is undoubtedly Skiathos, nestled in the Aegean and extremely popular with holidaymakers.
Rome is a must-see destination on any European holiday. It has a rich mix of history, art, culture and architecture. Experiencing where the gladiators fought in the Roman Coliseum, the great architectural marvel of the Pantheon or the sublime beauty of the Trevi Fountain will take up a lot of your time in Rome, but you’ll need somewhere to eat and relax as well. Many people enjoy Italian food at home; nevertheless experiencing Italian food in Italy’s capital city is a must-do on any trip to Rome.
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