Val d’Isere is regarded by many as one of the best ski resorts in the world. It offers, when twinned with neighbouring Tignes, the highest extended ski area in the world. L’Espace Killy – as it is known – offers a huge range of skiing from first timers to powder seeking experts. Established as a resort in the 1930s by French entrepreneur Jacques Mouflier, Val d’Isere quickly grew from humble beginnings as a hamlet in the Alps to one of [...]
Possibly one of the best resorts from which to get out into the French Alps’ massive Portes Du Soleil ski area, Morzine is perennially popular with holiday makers. Retaining alpine charm from its incarnation as a farming site, it also offers a season round buzz. Its historic nature is possibly what makes it very popular with families, with a calmer village type feel than many other resorts in the French Alps. Despite this, the skiing can be spectacular, particularly for [...]
The United Republic of Tanzania was founded in 1964 by bringing together the archipelago of Zanzibar and the territory of Tanganyika. It is a land of many different terrains and cultures, it is a land where its people are proud and care for their heritage and their future. For the past twenty years every country that has borders with Tanzania has been involved in civil war and in many cases genocide and corruption, they have managed to remain neutral and [...]
A real ale tour of Liverpool can be a fantastic way to spend a weekend. Not only will you be able to try great-tasting traditional beer in some of the city’s top pubs, but you’ll have the chance to experience the welcoming atmosphere that the region is famous for. Perhaps one of the best places to kickoff a beer-tasting trip through the city is Thomas Rigby’s. As one of Liverpool’s oldest pubs, you’ll find a fantastic array of cask-conditioned ales [...]
Celebrate the many Thailand holidays 2012 has to bring to its people by taking a trip to this distant country yourself this year. Thailand has become known worldwide as a place to find unique cultural diversity, such as its culinary arts and sports activities. Many package holidays shine a light on these attractions by pinpointing the perfect times and locations to visit during your trip. Speak with your travel adviser in regards to what activities and festivities best fit your [...]
Hotels like the Stratosphere Las Vegas are what have transformed this tiny desert town into the best loved entertainment destination on earth. With its focus on being the tallest free standing structure in the United States, the Stratosphere Hotel Las Vegas attracts a lot of attention. Those unique characteristics are what draw people to Las Vegas again and again. Vegas hotels are always newer, bigger and better than those anywhere else in the world and people want to experience them. [...]
One of the great joys of camping is to lie back in your tent after an exhilarating but exhausting day and enjoy the night sounds around you. Perhaps you’re camping in a secluded part of the countryside or alternately sharing a camp site with other campers. You crawl into your tent, relax, drift off to sleep and wake up screaming whilst you’re being attacked by a giant grasping beast and the more you struggle the more you’re getting tangled up. [...]
Australia is the world’s largest island, with a coastline that is over twenty-two thousand miles long. The entire continent is literally surrounded by pristine, sandy beaches perfect for surfing, snorkelling, swimming, and sunbathing. Three of its most famous cities, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne, are also famous for their beaches as well as being brimming with entertainment and cultural options. Brisbane and its surrounding area are lined by stretches of the smooth sand and wonderful waves of eastern Australia. There are [...]
Into travel? Then check out this list of the five best books that every travel enthusiast should own. Food for thought, the list includes a mix of both absolute classics as well a few more recent publications. 1. A Dragon Apparent: Travels in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, by Norman Lewis A one time best seller ‘A Dragon Apparent’ is one of the most highly rated travel books ever written. Travelling through Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam in 1950, at the end [...]
When you’re on vacation, you’ll likely be carrying several documents and giving out information that could lead to your identity being stolen. With just a few precautions, however, you can protect yourself and your family. Here are some tips to make sure your identity is safe when you’re traveling: Make sure any important documents are with you when you fly. You’ll need your passport and ID to board the plane, but if you’re carrying anything else that contains your personal [...]