Travel Health It’s all very well making sure you have your beach towel and sun tan lotion packed, but if you fail to get the right travel vaccinations for the country you are visiting your holiday could take a nasty turn. It’s a simple fact that some regions of the world require you to be vaccinated against a host of...
Growing increasingly popular for tourism, this tiny nation nestled in the eastern Pyrenees provides the perfect setting for extreme sports, with thriving ski resorts in the winter and a cycling season bathed in sunshine. It has designated bike parks that have gondola services making it easy to reach the best trails with the most dramatic descents. Vallnord hosted the...
A colossal cheer rang out from Trafalgar Square marking the start of ecstatic, flag-waving celebrations. It was 6 July 2005 and the International Olympics Committee had just announced that the 2012 Olympic Games would be held in London. Back then it seemed little more than a fantastic prize; an amazing opportunity to change the face of British sport. Nearly seven years...
The Tijuca National Park is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Among the sights of the park, apart from the trails, caves and waterfalls, are famous landmarks such as Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, and Tijuca Peak, the highest point of the park, rising 1022 meters above sea level. The mountainous area includes areas of the Massif da...
In South India you will find the district of Kerela, which is one of the most beautiful places in all of India. The town of Alleppey, or by its more recent name of Alappuzha, is one of the most famous destinations for a holiday in India. It is located between the famous Punnamada backwaters and the Arabian Sea. Its water features...
Second only to Broadway, London’s West End is a magical place, with theatres opening their doors to visitors eager to see some of the best plays, musical theatre, and comedy around.  You can take your pick from family entertainment, adult shows, straight theatre and more, all presented by a cast of some of the UK’s finest actors, and a...