Marseille will enjoy being in the limelight as the Tour de France 2017 nears its end Cycling fans will have been glued to their television screens for the best part of the last three weeks, watching the dramatic events of this year’s Tour de France unfold. It has been the tightest race for...
Read more →There are a number of special events taking place in the city this year which will interest many visitors. If you’re visiting Belfast in June don’t miss the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival which takes place from 16th to 18th June at Queen’s Quay and the Titanic Quarter. Over the three days visitors can enjoy visiting...
Read more →Paris is always a popular choice for a city break. There are now more European city break possibilities from the UK than ever before, largely thanks to the number of low-cost airlines offering flights at very reasonable prices to so many destinations. Whilst it is always exciting to explore a different city many people...
Read more →Sorrento makes an ideal base for excursions to some of Italy’s most fascinating archaeological sites. With its mild climate and wonderful on the scenic Amalfi peninsula, Sorrento enjoys one of the Mediterranean’s longest tourist seasons. The popular resort is particularly appealing in the spring when temperatures are generally warm rather than hot and you...
Read more →The two cities make an ideal twin centre city break When asked to name any Italian cities worth visiting for a short city break, the names of Venice, Florence and Rome trip off the tongue almost immediately. All three of these cities certainly are well worth a visit and indeed each of them probably...
Read more →Earlier this year, I took a look at Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2016 and their top 25 destinations across the world, many of which are perfect candidates for a short break. This time round, I’m concentrating on the top 25 museums in Europe, an ideal way in which to spend an hour...
Read more →Probably the least known of the Baltic capitals, Vilnius has plenty to offer the visitor. One of Europe’s smallest and less well known capital cities, Vilnius seduces visitors with its old world charm. The city which has a long history of being occupied is now enjoying a new freedom and independence which, in combination...
Read more →Basel is well worth exploring – whether or not you are travelling to the city to watch the UEFA Europa League Final. When Liverpool FC beat their Spanish opponents Villareal in the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League, their charismatic German manager, Jurgen Klopp, encouraged Liverpool fans to head to Basel even without a...
Read more →Capitalise on the capital of Bavaria with a city break in Germany’s third city. Following on from last week’s blog about the UEFA Champion’s League Quarter Final teams, Atlético Madrid, Man City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have made it through to the last four, with semi-final matches being played late April and early...
Read more →Pay homage to Warsaw’s Jewish Heritage in the Polish Capital. A few weeks ago I took a look at a few of the shortlisted museums and cultural institutions vying for the title of European Museum of the Year. Yesterday, the winner was announced at a ceremony in San Sebastián, with the coveted title awarded...
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