Destination Guides & Information

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Gallery: 13 Disney Parks Around the World
Written by Juliet Samis October 25th 2012

Did you know that there are 13 major Disney theme parks? Nearly a billion people have walked through their doors from Los Angeles to Hong Kong, so how in the world do you decide which park to visit? While the original Disneyland is in LA, and Disneyland Paris is closer to home, a trip to […]

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South Beach Wine & Food Festival: When Florida Becomes a Foodie Heaven
Written by Juliet Samis October 24th 2012

Get those palm trees, gators and sports cars out of your head – holidays to Florida are about much more than that. In fact, few people overseas know that once a year Miami becomes the American capital of… cuisine? Since 1997 the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival has grown

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Saying “I Do” Overseas: Tips for Booking Destination Weddings
Written by Juliet Samis October 4th 2012

We wrote a little while ago about destination weddings, and how the high price of weddings in the UK (average cost: £18,500!) is driving lots of couples to get married overseas. These destination weddings have a unique appeal, because brides and grooms can opt out of stifling hometown ceremonies an

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Catch Some Sweet Jazz in Tangier
Written by Samuel Natoli September 27th 2012

Jazz is a bit of a Marmite subject, but for fans it is the perfect time of year to take a late holiday to Tangier to listen to some sweet jazz on a warm North African evening. In fact, the 13th edition of Tanjazz was held last week at the Italian Palace and it attracted […]

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How to Support the Paralympic Games
Written by Samuel Natoli August 31st 2012

“Even if we do find a complete theory of everything, it is just a set of rules and equations. What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?” – Stephen Hawking, at the opening ceremony for the London Olympic Games We’re pretty exhausted from the r

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Shopping in Turkey: Let’s Barter!
Written by Juliet Samis August 28th 2012

Visiting a Turkish market should be on everyone’s bucket list. They’re a festival of colours and smells, selling anything from ladies’ accessories to textiles and mezzes, and whether you’re just window shopping or looking for a one-of-a-kind kilim (rug), it’s bound to be an unforgettable e

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Recipes from Turkey: Stuffed Mussels
Written by Juliet Samis August 22nd 2012

Cheap and filling street food, made fresh in front of your eyes and eaten on the go, can be some of the best food you eat while on holiday. For those enjoying all-inclusive holidays, it may be the best opportunity to sample local delights. In Turkey, delicious street food is plentiful and your taste

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Turkish Delight: What to Eat in Turkey
Written by Juliet Samis August 21st 2012

Picture it: you’re sitting on a balcony in the warm morning sun, a light sea breeze ruffling through your hair as the sound of seagulls and lapping waves drifts up from the harbour below. On the table: rich aromatic coffee, fragrant apricots with thick yogurt, warm fresh bread, a pot of local hone

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What Did You Like Best About the Olympics?
Written by Samuel Natoli August 13th 2012

It’s probably safe to say that the Olympics have enthralled our whole country, and brought together nations from all over the world. Even though they cost an absurd amount of money, in a city that’s known for its grumpy attitude and high-pressure lifestyle, the Olympics spread a benevolence that

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Great Authors of Alicante
Written by Juliet Samis July 24th 2012

The beaches of Spain’s Costa Blanca are more than mere pretty spots for sun tanning; over the years they’ve served as inspiration for writers who were born there. Seaside towns nestled between the mountains and the ocean have a special kind of enrapturing beauty, and every pavement café

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