Zermatt in Switzerland is renowned for being rather posh, and tends to summon up images of well-dressed people in casinos, rather than casually-dressed people enjoying a young, upbeat nightlife – but, rest assured, the trendy night spots, where you can get a good conversation, and spot beautiful people are there. You just have to know […]
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If you still feel like getting away for some skiing, and don’t fancy the steepness of St Moritz, then Snowline are offering “Chocolate box chalets at sensible prices”. Snowline is a small company with over twenty years experience, and thirty five catered chalets in premier French resorts.
The chalets vary from chic contemporary apartments to detached […]
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Apparently, around now is one of the most depressing times of year. Christmas and the festive season are but memories, and there is still plenty of winter to get through before we catch sight of any sunny weather. We’re all back at work, and there are no holidays in sight. However, if you do manage […]
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Along with St Tropez and Monte Carlo, Marbella in Spain has long been one of Europe’s most exclusive holiday resorts attracting the glitterati of the international jet set. It is easy to see why – Marbella has sandy beaches, elegant boutiques, fine restaurants, and a very beautiful Old Town, which dates back to the 16th […]
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“There is no reason to postpone your trip to Prague” – so it says at www.prague.cz, Prague’s tourist website. And with Prague in recent years becoming one of Europe’s most popular spots for a city break, there is good reason to take those words to heart.
Prague is considered to be one of the most beautiful […]
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If you live somewhere that gets a little too cold from December through February, as is the case for many of us, you may fancy the idea of escaping to somewhere warm for a winter holiday, and perhaps now is the time to be thinking about making a booking. One of my favorite winter escapes […]
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One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, and the subject of considerable speculation, Stonehenge is a spectacular monument that you must not miss if you visit the south of England. Stonehenge is situated just eight miles north of the historic city of Salisbury, and is a circular setting of large standing stones […]
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Lugano is a stylish and fashionable town, overlooked by Monte Bre and Monte San Salvatore, on Lake Lugano in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. With the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains plunging down to serene lakes, and the wonderful Swiss fresh air, this makes a great area for a relaxing holiday.
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Having spent a blissful two weeks in Porec, Croatia, last summer, I can highly recommend it as a holiday location. Porec is on the peninsula of Istria on the Adriatic Sea. It was once part of the Venetian Empire and the Italian influence is evident, especially in terms of the good food, wine and varieties […]
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