Reasons To Go To Antarctica
Two days in wait for the ship to Antarctica were well spent in shopping at the southernmost city of the world, Ushuaia, Argentina. As soon as we see the pristine ship sail into harbor, we make a dash to board the ship first. The Horn can be a pleasant site from a ship sailing to [...]
The Anti-Small Town Derby
Inward from the coast of Western Australia is a land virtually undamaged by modernity. Even at 9AM the heat hits you like a brick wall as soon as you step off the plane to make your way to the sole hotel of Derby, Western Australia. It is a virtual ghost town inside. But everywhere in [...]
Cruise With Insurance: A Guide
It’s the worst possible moment. The phone call, the doctor’s note or the shock news event that means that leaves your Holiday plans ruined. You can’t possibly go on holiday any more after hearing that unwelcome or unexpected news, but losing your holiday money, you chance at later getting away for another year (or maybe [...]
Know What You’ll Spend On Your Holiday Cruise?
If you’ve ever considered going on a cruise, perhaps you’ve decided against the idea because of hidden costs or the apparently massive passenger numbers on modern luxury cruises. Ships with thousands of tourists on are an undeniably impressive feat of engineering, but that doesn’t mean that everyone will enjoy being stuck in the most expansive [...]
Barcelona Bus Turistic
The bus tour permits you to uncover and know Barcelona on board a two floor bus, with three different routes included in one ticket and forty four stops at interesting places. Barcelona Bus Turístic – History The Barcelona Bus Turistic route was first started up in 1987. It now has three routes with stops near [...]
Messing About On The River
The old concept of river cruises is thankfully being overhauled – no more old and dirty tubs that chug up an down unremarkable sections of river with nothing much to see or do except endure a monotonous commentary from the tour guide. A good job that modern alternatives, even in the UK, can provide a [...]
Getting A Taste Of History On Holiday
Today’s modern cruise liners are the latest in a long line of historic ships. In the golden age of steamship travel, companies such as Cunard and White Star ruled the waves and set the standards for speed and luxury on board their fleets. With a journey from Southampton to New York taking about two weeks [...]
Taking A Break From The Usual Break
No one has any spare time these days, so when we do get a precious holiday break it’s more importnat than ever to get the most out of it. Having to contend with crowded airports, jostling in queues and cramming on board transfer shuttles, all whilst having to manage kids and contending with everyone else’s, [...]