Discover Europe With a European River Cruise

East Coast Canada Road Trip

Canada’s East Coast - from Ontario to the Maritimes - is best explored by car. Winding roads, pristine nature, thriving cities, and plenty of towns and rural spaces in between, all demand a week or two’s attention with a slow cruise through the best of the region.

Here’s a brief list of top attractions to help you plan your East Coast Road Trip.

Toronto is the biggest city in Canada, and (arguably) it’s business, culture, and capitalism hub, Toronto is full of historic sights, cultural happenings, and really great dining, shopping, and nightlife.

Montreal is widely regarded as one of the most fun cities in Canada, Montreal has an Old Town that will appeal to history and architecture buffs, botanical gardens loved by nature lovers, and a great pub and club scene for night owls. Read more…

Holidays in England - The Smart Choice

Attractive for both Locals and Tourists

Whether you live locally or only thinking about visiting Britain as a tourist, there are plenty of benefits in choosing holidays in England. If you are coming from a Dollar or Euro zone, lower value of Pound would mean that you get more for your money. Where previously British hotels and amusements were referred to as overpriced, now you’ll find that due to a difference in currency exchange rates and actual deflation in certain sectors you can get more fun for less visiting Britain.

Local holidaymakers will find that the increasing fuel cost means that it is much more reasonable to stay in Britain. Funnily enough many Brits admit that they know very little about their own country. In recent years it’s been in fashion to go abroad for exotic holidays. Hence many people have missed out on what their own country can offer. A recent survey showed that many Brits struggle to identify popular local Nature parks, resorts and beach towns. Oh, well, we will definitely catch up on our local geography during this summer. Hotels and B&Bs are preparing themselves for a very busy season, in fact allegedly on of the busiest ever. Read more…

Quebec Canada - A Little Slice Of Europe Close To Home

Of course there is more to Quebec City than the old town, and the Levis Ferry is another unique attraction first time visitors should not miss. The ferry offers short trips up the famous St. Lawrence river, providing spectacular views of the city of Quebec along the way. First time visitors should be sure to make time for a ride on this historic ferry.

The Museums of Quebec

As you would expect of a world class city, Quebec is filled with many fine museums. One of the most interesting is the Musee du Fort, which provides visitors with an overview of the history of the city, including the many battles fought for control of this strategic location. The museum is small, but it provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of this famous city Read more…

The Best Time For Ireland Vacations

While most people choose the warm, sunny days of summer for their Ireland vacations, fall, spring and winter have their own special charms and are bargain times to travel. The scenery in varying shades of emerald green, rust and mustard is still stunning; the people are still friendly and few things are more rewarding than the camaraderie found in a welcoming Irish pub, especially to chase away the chill of a winter’s night.

The most popular season, from mid-June through mid-September, is the busiest time for Irish vacations. Temperatures are warm without being miserably sticky and hot, skies are sunny and tourists converge on the small country from continental Europe, the UK, the US and afar. Prices are highest, both for airfare and accommodations. As the weather starts to change, with cooler temperatures and more overcast days, most of the vacationers return to their homes and the prices go down. Read more…

1. Guadalquivir River
While cruising the Guadalquivir river, you will truly experience the country, it’s culture, food and wine. You will make a stop to the cities of Jerez and Seville. The ships are very comfortable.

2. Volga River
It may not be the most luxurious cruise but it certainly has it’s charms. But don’t worry, the cabins are comfortable enough and the food served on-board is great. So go cruise the longest European river.

3. Rhine River
You will cruise an a great boat trough five countries while a team of great chefs prepare your extremely delicious meals. You will see fairytale castles in Germany and party in Amsterdam!

4. Gota Canal
This one is in Sweden. This one isn’t a five star cruise either. The showers and toilets are shared. But if you don’t mind that, you should go for this romantic cruise from Stockholm to Gothenburg.

5. Dnieper River
This one is a bit longer - you will sail 17 days from Kiev, Ukraine to Istanbul, Turkey. But it’s worth it! Also the ship is comfortable and luxurious, the food is fantastic.

6. Elbe River
This cruise begins in Berlin. You will see Eastern Germany and a bit Czech Republic. It lasts for 12 days and a four star ship offers you everything you need to feel comfortable and safe.

7. Douro River
This one floats in Portugal and Spain. Great cruise for wine lovers! This cruise includes some fabulous wine making parts of the two countries. The ship is great, it even has an on board swimming pool!

8. Rhone River
Cruise trough France. Extremely romantic trip trough Rhone Valley with some great excursions available. The boat is better then some of the five star hotels.

9. Po River
If Italy sounds attractive, go cruising it’s longest river (although this is the shortest trip on this list - it lasts only 6 days). The ship is quite good, and the on-board food is great.

10. Danube River
i’m sure you’ve heard the most famous waltz ever! So why not cruise the Blue Danube? The trip starts in Germany (Passau) and ends in Hungary (Budapest). The ship is really impressive and comfortable.

1. With breathtaking scenery attributed by its stunning coastlines, rolling lush green hills, rusty boglands, colourful little villages and towns, vibrant cities and much more beneath dramatic Irish skies, Ireland truly is a beautiful country with much to see and do. With such an amazing canvas you’ll have plenty opportunity to capture the perfect honeymoon photos.

2. When it comes to eating out you’ll be spoilt for choice. Treat those taste buds to Ireland’s wonderful choice of traditional Irish dishes and delicacies. From Irish stew to the catch of the day to soda bread and more, the list is endless and the choice is yours. Of course a pint of the black stuff is a great way to wash it all down after! From traditional Irish pub food to modern and chic restaurants you won’t be disappointed. Read more…

Nowadays, who hasn’t dreamed of finally booking that awesome dream vacation to far off, exotic lands once thought to be unattainable to the average person? Luxury vacations are becoming an increasingly available option for many more people than in the past. And corporate travel, which after 9/11 took a major hit, seems to be making a minor comeback. This is probably due to the desire of people for a bit of luxury travel, and luxury travel agencies seem willing to take on this additional task.

Why fly on the cheap all the time? Face it; many of us are going to scramble for that coach-class seat for most of our lives. That’s just a fact of our economic existence, for the most part. Also, many of us - unless we’re benefitting from a bit of corporate travel on behalf of our employers - will never see the inside of a 5-star hotel. But, for just once in our lives, wouldn’t it be awesome to splurge a little and take that luxury vacation, or just engage in a bit of luxury travel?

Planning it out will make it possible. The good news is, luxury travel or a luxury vacation can be very luxurious without having to break the bank or take out a second mortgage on the old family homestead. There are dozens of Internet travel sites, in fact, that can give you all the planning assistance you need to line up a vacation in some exotic locale for about the same amount of money you’d pay, in certain times of the year, for a more normal “regular” vacation. It’s all in how you plan it, and how you book your air and hotels. Read more…