Posts Tagged“Mediterranean”

The World’s Top Luxury Cruise Destinations

One of the great things about a cruise holiday is that it can be whatever you want it to be – a family holiday, a city break, a sightseeing tour – and take you wherever you want to go, from the capital cities of Europe to the far side of the world. It’s those far-off luxury cruise destinations we’re going to focus on here, with a rundown of the most chic countries, islands and cities you could be visiting on your next cruise holiday with MSC: The Caribbean One of the most popular luxury cruise locations in the world is the…

Picturesque Marseille

Marseille is a city in France that is surrounded with a natural landscape. The city offers a unique perspective and outlook towards the Mediterranean Coast. The location of the city is adorable and mystifying as one feels the perfect harmony of man and nature. Marseille and its surrounding outskirt town have a picturesque view and scenery that is fascinating to watch. The bountiful goodness of nature comes alive in the topographic location of the city. The city has an alternative charm other than that of the French Riviera, as it creates a new outlook of utilizing the natural scenery of…

Top 5 Honeymoon Ideas Fit for the Royal

So your wedding is fast approaching but you’re still not sold on the usual honeymoon destinations? Well, we’ve got five of the most upscale and unique honeymooning ideas to satisfy even the royal tastes. Private Island Escape Fregate Island, of the Seychelles, is a private island paradise where high-profile honeymooners come for seclusion and romance away from prying paparazzi. The whole island is split amongst just 16 thatched-roof luxury villas, and has seven of the world’s most pristine beaches, but if you’re really looking for privacy whole island rental is available. It’s a haven for nature lovers, teeming with life on the ground, in the skies…

Five Mediterranean Holiday Hotspots

If you are considering a trip to the Mediterranean then be prepared to make a difficult choice. Medieval port towns, crisp white sands and arguably some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste, the Mediterranean region is worth exploring at length. Though the rising popularity of Mediterranean cruises has made it possible to get an overview of countries like Spain, Italy and Greece within a few days, it’s difficult to pick out just a few highlights from an area this rich in culture, culinary and coastal delights. Here are five stand-out spots that can’t fail to come top of the list… Santorini…

Top ten interesting things to do in Corfu

A jewel of an Ionian Island, Corfu welcomes thousands of visitors to its green and pleasant shores every year. But if you’re looking to experience a real taste of this ancient Greek isle, from taverna dances to hide-away villages, here are ten of the best things to see and do in Corfu. Get lost in the Old Town Corfu’s Old Town is not exactly off the beaten track, but there are enough labyrinthine alleyways in which to separate yourself from the crowd and admire the French and Italianate architecture. Take a boat to the Diaponita Islands Now you’ve landed on…

A Guide to the Best Beaches on Crete

Crete has long proved a favourite among holidaymakers and you don’t need to look far to see why. To really get to grips with this Mediterranean island, visitors can take in ancient harbours and modern towns, the plateaux of the rugged interior and the delights of the Cretan menu. But it’s the beaches which are the biggest draw here… If you’re going for Malia holidays 2013, you’re probably after the full resort experience, complete with up-til-dawn nightclubs and beaches to laze on during the day. But also make time to head across the island to the peaceful south coast, populated with…

Top Destinations 2013

With only a few weeks left until the official start of the summer, many have already planned their holidays. Those who haven’t (and who need a little bit of inspiration) will find some interesting suggestions in the list below. Top Holiday Destinations for 2013 Sri Lanka Due to political instability, for many years the majority of travellers who visited the Indian subcontinent skipped Sri Lanka and went to India instead. However, this trend is slowly changing, and the so-called “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is emerging as one of the best-rated holiday destinations in the world. Charming colonial towns, ancient…