With two thirds of Britons opting to holiday at home this year, it's about time that we started taking this whole ‘staycation’ malarkey seriously…
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In the first of an occasional series of country snapshots, here are reasons to visit Austia, no matter what your age group. Look out for more of these coming soon.
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Kissimmee, Florida is your access to the beauty of the great outdoors. On the doorstep off all the major Florida theme park attractions, Kissimmee is also where cattle ranches, huge la ... read more
Beat the winter blues - look forward to a springtime holiday in South Africa! Every spring in the usually-barren deserts of Namaqualand, a mass of colours emerges from the parc ... read more
The wilderness landscapes of Sweden remain one of Europe's best kept secrets for those looking for an away-from-it-all holiday break. In Sweden you have one of the biggest, ... read more
One of the most underrated seasons in Finland is Ruska. Ruska means "autumn leaf colour", and the phenomenon is especially evident in Lapland, where landscapes virtually explode ... read more
Inveterate cyclist Phil Morris has written a day-by-day record of his latest long-distance ride following the great rivers of Europe. This one features the Rhine Cycle Route from A ... read more
Following up the 2010 cycling adventure from St. Malo to Narbonne, intrepid cyclist and putative philosopher Phil Morris turned his sights to the Loire Valley for a 2011 revisit t ... read more
The popularity of skiing holidays continues unabated.
But for those who have enjoyed school trips and holidays with friends can often find the idea of family skiing hol ... read more
There are many quieter, traditional areas of Greece which repay investigation and can provide an idyllic holiday, away from the more bustling tourist centres. The power of Greece is ... read more
Here is an account of a recent cycle trip: Off Road by Bike from Saint Malo to Narbonne.
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San Sebastian, also known as Donostia, is situated in Northern Spain on the Bay of Biscay. It is edged with green beautiful mountains on one side and the most beautiful beaches on the oth ... read more
In spite of becoming part of the Eurozone, with all the implications for higher costs due to the Euro exchange rate in recent times, Malta remains attractively-priced for UK and Non-Euroz ... read more
A current campaign by the Seychelles Tourism Board in the UK highlights the fact that, though long-haul from the UK and Europe, the islands represent a diverse and affordable holiday opti ... read more
Take a look at a great range of tours in Egypt for the independent traveller. These tours can be booked as part of your own tailor made holiday, where you arrange your own flights (or ... read more