Scotland

I have actually lost count of the amount of times I have been asked (in personal or via email) what is the best time of the year to visit the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) and I really do have to admit that though many assume it to be the height of the tourist season many choose to visit the islands at various other times instead. Let me explain a couple of the reasons why I would consider this to be a very wise decision... Read More

When I was a child I was lucky enough to have a short family vacation (I say lucky as it is surprising how few city kids get the opportunity these days) and a frequent destination was Devon. My father was a hard working guy and, sadly, our annual vacation was often more hard work. Firstly there was the drive down to Devon along congested roads in piping hot weather. The fact is that Devon and Cornwall are highly popular vacation destinations with both domestic and foreign visitors alike. Now most folk, including my family, head straight for the usual tourist traps and though these are highly enjoyable I now find other places far more interesting, I grew out of my bucket and spade a while back,  and I am far more likely to look forward to short city breaks than a trip to a sandy beach. One city which I find fascinating is Exeter, a city full of highly interesting, and often unique, visitor attractions suitable for all tastes and needs... Read More

The capital city of Britain, London, has a vast choice of fantastic tourist attractions, from the amazingly historic to the very latest additions. The majority of the attractions are known all ’round the globe (for instance, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace the Tower of London). Amongst the recently built are the Millenium Dome, London Aquarium, Millennium Bridgethe Millennium Bridge, Millenium Dome, London Aquarium and the London Eye... Read More

UK vacations are extremely popular at the moment and while many put this increase (in the nummber of visitors) down to the low strength of the £ I would like to think that much has to do with the fact that there is simply so much to see and do in England, Scotland and Wales. Obviously the rich and long histories of each respective country means that there are plenty of fine country houses, fortified houses, castles and the likes. One of the places I am considering spending some time in early next year is the city of Nottingham... Read More

Spending most of my summer vacation on the beach isn’t my idea of fun. Please do not get the wrong idea, at times I really do enjoy relaxing on a sandy beach, however, I also like to travel a little inland too. I love to soak in the atmosphere, which is often unique, I like to sample the local food and culture. If the truth is to be known I simply enjoy visiting new places each year and I try very hard attempting to find something totally different. Most probably this is why I so thoroughly enjoy visits to the island in the Hebrides known as the Isle of Harris and why I frequently choose to book a self catering cottage on Harris... Read More

France is the top tourist destination in the world, which comes as no surprise since it has many spectacular attractions. Indeed, France is home to many historic and interesting sites which are all equally captivating, which is why you might have a hard time knowing where to start. It doesn’t matter where you do, though, as long as you visit these top France attractions during your stay... Read More

Blackpool is an amazingly popular seaside resort on the English North West coast, which remains amazingly popular with tourists traveling from the close by towns which include Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington and more. The resort is also fanatically popular with folk from Scotland who turn up in large groups in a similar way to the groups of factory workers of old on their company day out. Sometimes it would appear that the seaside town is nothing but hotel accommodation and tourist attractions and although there is a great deal of Blackpool bed & breakfasts it is still best to book ahead to be safe. Accommodation varies from the cheap and chearful to first class. Many are on the sea front but, if you would rather stay somewhere far less lively you will find a few further inland... Read More

Madeira has an excellent climate best for a holiday trip. 17° centigrade during winter and during summer its maximum temperature is 29° centigrade. Such temperatures are tolerable. The climate is different in the whole island itself. There are great chances of rain when you go more on the northern part. If you travel to the southerly coast and go west from Funchal (the capital city), the weather is unbearable... Read More