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Porto Vecchio is a perfect base for water sports as the huge bay of Porto Vecchio offers an ideal protection from the waves of the open sea. Combined with crystal clear, warm water and spectacular mountain scenery it is easy to see why so many people want to get in the water here.This summer you can enjoy water skiing or "Nautique ski" as it is known in French with the Santa Giulia Club operating from the beautiful Plage de Santa Giulia, they offer lessons for beginners as well as the possibility of having a try on a wake board, mono...

Friday, August 07, 2009


ABTA, the British travel association has reported that a number of Mediterranean destinations have been basking in beautiful warm temperatures while Britain continues to suffer through a wet summer. The hope is that it will be a late surge of holiday bookings for foreign holidays.Together with the recent appreciation of Sterling and rosier economic outlook it is reasonable to expect that those who have held out to determine where they will spend August and September it is becoming ever more unlikely to take a chance on the debilitating British weather....

Thursday, August 06, 2009


The spring starts now in Cape Town, South Africa, in the southern tip of the world. Spanning August to October their spring sunshine brings with it sunny beaches and a wealth of fabulous wild flowers. The mild Cape Town climate makes an excellent holiday location.There is so much to do in the Cape Town area and really you need to re-visit many times to even scratches the surface. Among the favorites is a visit to the Western Cape, from Cape Town you can take the cable car up Table Mountain (the brave can even abseil down), look for elephants in Klien...

Wednesday, August 05, 2009


During the season as it is known in St. Barths or SB as locals are happy to refer to it, has a special meaning to the islands inhabitants as it is the time when most visitors come to Saint Barthelemy because the weather is at its best.Normally numbering 7000, its population multiplies dramatically in the course of the season when holidaymakers take up residence in the beautiful villas and luxury hotels and cruise ships drop in on one of the most stylish tropical islands of the Caribbean.Referred to by many of the returning visitors quite simply as...

Tuesday, August 04, 2009


The Ocean 's festival in Lisbon is in full swing with the British artist James Morrison opening on the first day in August in the Jardins de Belem, beginning a summer program of concerts and cultural events in the fantastic city Lisbon, on the west coast of Portugal. There are up to 24 free events on offer. For a period of fifteen days the city of Lisbon, known for its cultural excellence, lively atmosphere and top quality conferences, hosts acting, street art and concerts along the banks of the river.The Festival of the Ocean is to be an annual...

Monday, August 03, 2009


Following on from his book the Da Vinci code Dan Brown penned Angels and Demons which was released as a movie in May 2009. In common with his first hit novel there is huge interest in the major tourist sites which feature, particularly in Rome in Italy. Part of the success of Dan Brown's books and films is the use of iconic attractions that many of us have at least heard of, even if we have not yet visited them. Brown's majestic reviving of the potential mechanisms and intrigues around these sights in a loose format of history has led us to look...

Saturday, August 01, 2009


For three days from the 7th August the Royal Palace festival in Singaraja on the beautiful island of Bali showcases international and local entertainers and artists in a superb cultural event centred around the Puri (Palace).The festival is a recently established event which followed the restoration of Puri Agung Singaraja which was completed five years ago. Although Bali’s roayl family is now only a nominal entity bereft of any real power they still have many fascinating memorabilia and rituals which it was thought could be shared...

Friday, July 31, 2009


Wine tasting and festivities including live music organized for a full five days during the summer in the Cretian village of Arhanes, also known as Arcana, near the capital Heraklion. Visitors are welcome to join the locals in celebrating the local grape harvest, which is mainly exported.In addition to producing fine wine Arhanes also has grapes for eating and for making raisins so there is no shortage of good local produce to complement the festive party events. Parties are colorful and lively with lots of dancing to spirited Cretan folk...

Thursday, July 30, 2009


Holiday shopping in Ibiza is a particularly pleasant experience, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sunshine certainly helps you relax and enjoy the famous hippy markets that maintain a sense of the seventies. Open-air bazaars are there every day and here you are sure to find a little something for yourself to complement your holiday wardrobe along with ideal gifts, illustrative of the Ibiza experience to take home to family and friends. The markets are attractive, colorful and original, due largely to the rich mix of...

Wednesday, July 29, 2009


Duffy and Charlie Winston headlined a fantastic summer concert in the roman arena in Nimes last Saturday night on a perfect warm summers evening under the stars. Watched by a huge crowd it was Charlie Winston who really won over the public with his first performance in France since the release of his album Hobo.Winston’s charismatic style and abundant energy had the French public and holidaymakers in raptures as he performed many of the numbers from his album which falls under the pop-rock, blues, folk genre. It was surprising how many of the...

Tuesday, July 28, 2009


Brittany spa-treatment centers are some of the best in France, based on many years of experience with the natural properties to sea. Thalassoterapi as it is called in French, was first established in Brittany over 200 years ago. Today Brittany has some of the most modern and luxurious spa facilities on offer in some of the most beautiful destinations conceivable.Spa therapy stems from "Sanitas Per Acqua" in Latin which are translated as "health through water". With such a huge coastline Brittany is a region which...

Friday, July 24, 2009


The end of July is the perfect time for rambling in the Mercantour park as the snow has mainly melted so you can get up to high altitude, the landscape is particularly beautiful and the temperature is perfect.The Mercantour National Park is in the Alps Maritimes area of France and borders the Italian Parco Naturale Delli Alpi Maritime. It an area of outstanding natural beauty with numerous peaks over 2000 metres as well as some over 3000 metres. Snow remains on some of the highest peaks throughout the year.There is a wide variety of wildlife in the...

Thursday, July 23, 2009


Bali has once again been awarded the prestigious title of The Best Island in Asia Pacific by the Hong Kong based Destin Asian Magazine. This and other similar titles such as the International Travel Magazine world’s best island award have been won by Bali on a regular basis. In a very competitive category Bali has every right to be proud of such acclaim.Perhaps the key to the success of Bali as a preferred destination is that whilst there has been substantial development of tourism on the island Balinese culture has remained broadly unaffected by...

Wednesday, July 22, 2009


The  Caribbean continued rise in popularity has prompted British Airways to announce the introduction of new flights which will operate twice a week from London Gatwick to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. This represents a significant increase in capacity to the Republic and combined with further increases to other Caribbean destinations shows British Airways commitment to the area of the...

Tuesday, July 21, 2009


 
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