Alex's Travel Blog

Tips for Traveling with Pets

Tips for Traveling with Two- and Four-Legged Companions Between the daily 9-to-5, rushing two kids to and from football and ballet practices, homework, and an ever-growing pile of laundry, the weekly Monday-through-Friday chaos can become a little too much to take for my family and me. That’s why every once in awhile a little weekend [...]

18Dec2011 | Michelle Payne | 0 comments | Continued

Last Minute Christmas Escape

Where would you go if you suddenly realised you had no commitments at Christmas? Would you search through a list of last minute hotels online and just go? Christmas is one of those occasions a lot of us have a love hate relationship with. On the one hand, if you love your family very much [...]

4Dec2011 | Elijah | 0 comments | Continued

Italy – The Ultimate Luxury Destination

From stunning hotels to artistic masterpieces, and from exquisite food and drink to the world’s leading fashion houses – Italy is rightfully numbered among the world’s most luxurious regions. In recent times, Italy has enjoyed something of a renaissance as a destination for those seeking the ultimate in luxury holidays. The incredible beauty of this [...]

15Nov2011 | Alex | 1 comment | Continued

Top Romantic Breaks in the UK

The UK boasts so many options for a romantic weekend, it can be hard to choose. Stroll hand-in-hand on cobbled streets beneath overhanging Tudor galleries, feast together on the finest of food in a grand Manor in Oxfordshire, or share a rickshaw through the brightly lit streets of Soho: special memories to last a lifetime [...]

15Nov2011 | Jeremy Head | 0 comments | Continued

Wining and dining in Portugal

Portugese food culture has been heavily influenced by its rich and colourful history. Many of Portugal’s most prominent dishes and ingredients are a legacy of the numerous past cultural rulers and influences in this historic country. There’s no set cohesion to Portugese food – rather, traditional dishes are varied. From spices and aromatics to cold [...]

12Nov2011 | Kristy Ramirez | 0 comments | Continued

Beaching in Barcelona

Barcelona consistently ranks well when compared to both other European and worldwide cities. It has been ranked the 16th most liveable city in the world, the 13th most innovative city, and is the 7th most important fashion capital in the world. All of this combines to make Barcelona the 16th most visited city in the [...]

7Nov2011 | Katie Lown | 0 comments | Continued

Where to Go in France in the Winter

Many people travelling towho choose France for their annual holiday will make the trip during the summer when there’s a good chance of pleasant weather and plenty to see and do in the sunshine. But France can also be a great holiday destination during the colder months when you can enjoy winter sports, get into [...]

3Nov2011 | Alex | 1 comment | Continued

A guide to diving in Scotland

Many divers of the world are drawn to colourful corals and crystal clear waters. While Scotland might not fit this description, it offers an array of experiences for divers keen to explore the underwater wonderlands of the often wild and woolly Scottish coastline. Scotland offers some of the world’s best wreck diving in the Scapa [...]

12Oct2011 | Alex | 1 comment | Continued

10 Most Interesting Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations in Australia

When it comes to traveling Down Under, there’s no denying that there’s a plethora of major attractions that should make it on your to-do list. From gorgeous cities like Sydney and Melbourne to cosmopolitan hideaways like Brisbane, Australia is a smorgasbord for metropolitan sights and sounds. But perhaps you’re in a different kind of mood [...]

7Oct2011 | Kristy Ramirez | 0 comments | Continued

The top 10 most stressful aspects of travelling and how best to deal with them

Whilst being immensely rewarding, travelling is also incredibly stressful. You can’t avoid all the stress, but learning to deal with it will get you half way there. 1. Saying goodbye to family and friends It’s hard when you leave home, particularly if it’s the first time or if you know you won’t be back for [...]

2Oct2011 | Robyn Vinter | 4 comments | Continued