Visit the charming city of Cadiz this spring and get in the party spirit. With festivities taking place across Spain in the weeks before Lent, Cadiz has the oldest carnival celebrations on mainland Spain. The city is in full party swing with colourful floats, processions, music and fireworks. A wonderful time to experience this...
Read more →For art lovers, Paris is undoubtedly a dream destination with world class museums from Musée du Louvre, Centre Georges Pompidou to Musée d’Orsay, to name a few. Make time to venture a little further out of the centre of Paris and you will be amazed by the collection held at the Musée Marmottan Monet....
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Head to Lyon this December for a festive break and be dazzled by the incredible Fête des Lumières (Festival of Light). Taking place from 6th-9th December 2018, each evening buildings, parks and streets are lit up by a variety of different artists creating a magical atmosphere across the city. Like many cities appreciating the...
Read more →For October half term, my family and I headed to Warsaw for a great value family break. When I told parents in the playground, I could see they were wondering what made us choose this for a holiday with a 7 and 9-year-old but it actually had a lot to offer all the family...
Read more →Head to Amsterdam this November or December for some festive fun or bring some light to those dark and dreary January days. From 29 November 2018 until 20 January 2019, the Amsterdam Light Festival creates a spectacular display of light sculptures and installations on the beautiful canals and streets of Amsterdam. After much success,...
Read more →If you fancy something festive that will appeal to all the family, head to beautiful Bruges this winter. From 24th November 2018 to 6th January 2019, the Festival of Ice and Snow Sculpture Bruges will be taking place. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, the festival will be Disney inspired which is...
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Visiting Malta for a long weekend or even a week’s holiday is delightful at any time of year but it makes for a great escape from the long, cold winter months. With highs of 21˚ well into November and then only dropping to around 16˚ in the depths of winter, it will give you...
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Europe is renowned for its impressive variety of architectural styles dating back centuries. Ranging from Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance to name a few, we have the largest concentration in such a small geographic area. Not only does it boast all of this but also some of the latest cutting-edge contemporary architecture which will...
Read more →With events on throughout the year, you don’t have to just visit Budapest in summer to experience the festival vibe in full swing. From October 5-21, the Café Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival livens up the city with an eclectic mix of arts including classical music, fine art, pop music, dance and film to name...
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Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park this autumn and enjoy the stunning display of red and golden leaves against the breath-taking backdrop of the park’s many waterfalls. Understandably, the park has become very popular but visit soon and you’ll find fewer crowds to share it with compared to the summer months. Situated between Zadar and...
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