Looking for something a little different to do in Fuerteventura? Below, globetrotter Gillian Thornton shares seven fantastic reasons for heading to the second largest of the Canary Islands. Read on to find out what you can get up to on your next trip. 1. Be different Despite being the oldest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura
Now that the Canary Islands are open again to British visitors with negative Covid tests, Tenerife is a top choice whether you’re after relaxation or activity. Hire a car for the freedom of the island or join a guided excursion on foot, by bus or boat. These are my top tips for experiences you really
From 4 July, Madeira and the Azores are exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential travel. Make sure you check the FCDO’s travel advice before you set off on your next adventure. Before visiting the attractions below, make sure you check their website information. Even if the attraction is open, you might need
As of 19 July, you can now go on holiday to France from the UK without needing to self-isolate or quarantine on your arrival. Make sure you check the FCDO’s travel advice before you set off on your next adventure. Before visiting the attractions below, make sure you check their website information. Even if
Amsterdam is easy to reach from the UK and has multiple cultural attractions that make for a great, long weekend stay. Here’s a look at the best things to explore in Amsterdam. Top attractions to see in Amsterdam World-class museums full of history, including the Hermitage Amsterdam and Anne Frank House, count among the reasons
Brussels, the Belgian capital, can be reached in under two hours by direct train services from London. Easily accessible, Belgium impresses international travellers with its heritage, history, cuisine and beer culture. This guide looks at some of the reasons why it’s worth making Belgium your next holiday destination. City breaks in Belgium Belgium is a
Majorca is the ideal destination for all ages, with relaxing beaches and beautiful scenery. Here’s our top picks of the best locations in Spain’s largest Balearic Island. Puerto Soller Overlooked by the magnificent Tramuntana Mountains, Puerto Soller is a beautiful horseshoe harbour on the West coast. The harbour is surrounded by lush green landscape, botanical
With Valentine’s Day coming up, you might be looking for the ideal place to celebrate with your loved one in the UK. Whether you’re city lovers, foodies or enjoy being in the great outdoors, the UK has countless options to explore with your special someone. 1. Llanddwyn Island, Wales Llanddwyn Island isn’t only idyllic in
Bulgaria’s popularity as a holiday destination for UK travellers is booming. Beach resorts along the Black Sea coastline, around Varna, promise sunshine and sand. Bankso, in the Pirin Mountains, and Borovets, in the Rila Mountains, offer landscapes ideal for summer walking holidays or winter ski breaks. Beyond Sofia, cities like Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo promise
Looking for a quick getaway that won’t break the bank? We’ve rounded up some of the best budget city breaks to help give you some 2020 travel inspiration. 1. Vilnius, Lithuania Vilnius makes the perfect budget European mini-break. The city is quiet and peaceful, but definitely not boring. It’s lively without being crowded, and even
Interrail was founded in 1972 to help young Europeans explore the continent. Nowadays, the service is open to people of all ages. Thirty-one countries are now covered by Interrail, meaning that a Global Pass covers travel from northern Norway down into Turkey, and from Portugal across to Romania. A summer Interrail tour allowed me to
Looking for a great place to celebrate on New Year’s Eve? If you’re after amazing fireworks, an incredible atmosphere, and all kinds of fun – Edinburgh could be a winner.
Slovenia is squeezed in between Austria, Hungary and Croatia and crams in a great deal to explore within its borders. With so much to see and do, it can feel overwhelming with where to start. To help you decide what to put on your list, here are my highlights of Slovenia… Ljubljana Slovenia’s very walkable
Looking for things to see and do in Berlin? You’ve come to the right place. I recently visited Germany’s capital, and saw its top attractions from the East Side Gallery, where a stretch of the Berlin Wall can still be seen, to the Reichstag, Germany’s historic parliament building. I’ve chosen a handful of highlights to
Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and Reykjavik are collectively known as the Nordic Capitals. The one thing they all have in common is water and lots of it. At the end of fjords, on peninsulas and the islands of archipelagos, each one has, because of trade, defense or exploration, a close connection with the sea. The
