Marbella - playground of the rich and famous

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 […]

Minorca - for a relaxing time in the Balearics

First of all: wishing you a Happy New Year, and a 2008 filled with plenty of interesting travel around Europe!
Now that it is January, with winter holidays out of the way (almost), lots of people are now considering spring breaks and summer holidays. The Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean have proved popular year upon year, […]

Barcelona - a city break and a beach holiday

The city of Barcelona, with its sunny location on the Mediterranean, famous Gaudi architecture, top nightlife, abundance of culture, and wonderful restaurants, has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe for a city break, with many people returning there regularly, and a significant number of Europeans considering Barcelona as a place to relocate […]

Costa del Sol - for sunshine in the winter

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 […]