1651. Cycling in Tuscany
June 14, 2017
For those who like to get a little energetic while on holiday, there are few places in the world more rewarding to explore on two wheels than Tuscany. Tour the rolling countryside in the saddle of a comfortable bike and you'll experience first-hand the exhilaration and freedom only cycling can bring...
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1652. Florence and the Birth of the Renaissance
June 14, 2017
The Tuscan city of Florence is renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It was from this beautiful city on the banks of the River Arno that many of the 15th century Early Italian Renaissance artists rose to prominence.
For anyone who wants to gain a deeper insight into this historical ...
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1653. Get Your Golf On in La Tania
June 13, 2017
So, the ski season is over and you’re wondering what to do with your summer. In La Tania there is a whole host of outdoor activities which are perfect for a boys’ summer holiday, and high on your list of things to do should be golf. Swap the skis for the clubs and soak in the amazing views of the Fr...
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1654. Summer Skyrunning: Face Up to the Face de Bellevarde
June 13, 2017
The explosive sport of skyrunning, where runners pit themselves against mountain trails at altitudes of over 2000m, is a true test of mettle. Run by the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF), skyrunning began as a competitive sport in Italy in 1994 and in only a few years has attracted legions o...
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1655. MTB Magic in Chamonix
June 13, 2017
The ski resort of Chamonix, right in the heart of the French Alps, is not just a one-trick pony – come the summer holiday, chalets across town will be packed with mountain bikers gearing up to take on the multitude of trails in the area. With so many to choose from, save yourself some time with my p...
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1656. The World's Best Places to Travel to in September
June 13, 2017
Ah, those lucky few without children in school! If you are in this fortunate bracket, September is the ideal month to jet off somewhere special. The sun is still shining, flights are cheaper, and everywhere is calmer and quieter now most travellers are back home.
But where to go? There’s so...
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1657. If Your Yearly Holiday Falls in July, Go Here
June 13, 2017
Whether you’re sneaking off on your summer break before schools are out, or you’re rounding up the kids for the annual family holiday, July is a wonderful month to leave the rat race behind and head for unfamiliar shores. Here are my top four July destinations.
Pizza in Puglia
Pugli...
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1658. Bermuda: An Azure-Ocean Paradise for Golf Lovers
June 13, 2017
There’s nothing quite like watching your ball soar into a pale blue sky against a backdrop of palm trees, beaches and sparkling ocean before dropping down onto a verdant green. After all the rainy weekend afternoons spent on the courses of the UK, playing golf in Bermuda is like stepping into anothe...
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1659. 5 Tips on Where to Travel in August
June 13, 2017
August is the zenith of summer. In European cities, ancient monuments stay warm long into the night, slowly releasing heat built up over weeks of glorious weather. In England, we’ve finally had seven consecutive days of sunshine and the population is full of burnt noses and ice cream headaches. With...
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1660. If You're Only Going to Take One Trip in June, Go Here
June 13, 2017
There’s a lot to be said for taking your summer holiday before the crowds of families and summer-sun tourists descend across most holiday destinations.
If the places you’ve always wanted to go get too busy or too hot to visit in July or August, then think about booking a last minute break a...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
