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Sizzling Summer Holiday Savings

It might seem like summer is years from now, but really it is just around the corner. At least that is the case when it comes to the travel industry, which is always about four months ahead of schedule on everything. While the rest of us slog our way through the cold, gray, winter months, the travel folks start pumping their summer holidays specials.

If you are the organized type who can plan things out months in advance this means that you can get some seriously discounted vacations right about now. …

You don’t have to be Brave to go to Costa Bravo

Its name means Rugged Coast, but the Costa Bravo region in Spain is anything but rugged for a visitor. Its sandy beaches, warm waters and excellent infrastructure make it an easy and fun place for people in Spain and abroad to visit for a holiday.

Located in the province of Girona in northeastern Catalonia, Spain, Costa Bravo is well developed and on a well beaten tourist path. While the region is overflowing with hotels and resorts, there are still small towns that you can visit and call your own. This is …

It is Time to go Trekking in Nepal

It is pretty easy to get caught up with the mountains. Eight of the 14 highest mountains in the world call Tibet their home and their brilliance is what will first capture a visitor’s eye. But if you go beyond the massive mountains and you look a little closer you will discover what makes the small Himalayan country one of the most special places in the world: the people.

Influenced by the cultures of Tibet, India and nomads, Nepali folklore and customs are steeped in tradition.

Unfortunately, many tours in Nepal don’t allow …

Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco Holiday Deals

If you haven’t been to northern Africa yet you have missed out on a unique and wonderful corner of the world. Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco are where the world comes together. They are the countries where Europe meets Africa and Africa meets the Middle East. They are rich in history, colours, sounds and smells. They are where you will feel full of life each second you are there.

They also happen to be countries that offer some fabulous resorts that are available from Thomas Cook for prices that are …

Valentine’s Day City Break in Paris

The only thing worse than being single on Valentine’s Day is being in a committed relationship and not coming through with a romantic surprise. You can’t argue that V-Day isn’t a product of the commercial world in which we live, but that argument will only get you so far when you try to explain to your significant other why you failed to even buy a Mars bar for her. There are two ways to approach it. You can either reject the holiday completely and do so at your peril, or …

It is not Zany to Cruise to Zanzibar

Cruises. Take them or leave them.

Some people love nothing more than climbing aboard a ship and spending a few days stuffing themselves silly on all you can eat buffets and endless supplies of booze, while frying their skin cells by the pool. One person’s ideal holiday is another person’s nightmare.

That said, cruises can be fun and they can be useful, especially when you want to travel to out of the way places for not very much money. Located off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is one of those …

Fuerteventura Holidays are Hot, Hot, Hot

The Canary Islands island of Fuerteventura is one great adventure if you are to simply go by its name. The name of the island is believed to have come from the French explorer Jean de Bethencourt’s exclamation: “Que forte adventure!” (”What a grand adventure”). A less romantic explanation is that the name simply means “strong wind”.

I prefer the romantic explanation because a holiday in Fuerteventura can, indeed, be a grand adventure. Visitors flock to the island because of the renowned beauty of its beaches and its near perfect climate. …

Crete is neat and this Deal is Sweat

The island of Crete off the southern tip of Greece was the center of the Minoan civilization (ca. 2600–1400 BCE), the oldest civilization in Europe. As a result, a traveler to the island is bound to stumble upon some really, really old stuff without even having to try.

If you are a fan of ancient history and ruins, Crete just might be your paradise. The island is dripping with history, including the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, the Venetian castle in Rethymno, and the Samaria Gorge, …

Live, Love, Learn in Lisbon, Portugal

One of Lisbon, Portugal’s claims to fame is that it is the westernmost capital in Europe. Another is that it is one of the coolest and funkiest cities on the continent. When you first arrive there one of the first things you will notice is the architecture. Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Traditional Portuguese, Modern and Post-Modern constructions can be found all over the city and help the city feel like a veritable jigsaw of historic eras.

Beyond the physical beauty, there is a certain pulse to Portugal’s biggest city. The …

Fall in Love with Interlaken, Switzerland

If you aren’t captivated by the beauty and charm of the Interlaken region of Switzerland than you either don’t have a pulse or you are one of those serial killers living in your parent’s basement waiting to find your next victim. If you are one of those serial killers, we are onto your game and the police will be coming your way shortly. For everyone else, go ahead and read on.

Interlaken is one of a handful of places in this universe that will take your breath away on first sight and …