Friday, 24 February 2012

Two Scottish Cities

You can be forgiven if ever you find yourself on a short visit to Scotland, torn between two of its most famous cities - the county’s number one tourist destination, Edinburgh, or its second, but probably its most important commercial city, Glasgow. Both have lot to offer.

Monday, 20 February 2012

The Tradition of Tracht

Bavaria is one of the exceptional places in the world that prides itself on its traditions. There is a reason that beer and lederhosen resonate worldwide as symbols of the German state: these are proudly part of the traditional image, and reality, that Bavaria is keen on emulating.

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Golden Innsbruck

When visiting Innsbruck, be sure to visit the ‘Golden Roof’ a major landmark. Known in German as the ‘Goldenes Dachl‘, it is very close to all the available Innsbruck hotels.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Holidaying in Great Britain

Concerns about the environmental impact of air travel, combined with a need to cut holiday costs and a desire to boost the British tourist industry have contributed to an increased tendency for British people to take holidays on their own turf rather than immediately heading for foreign climes. While, as a nation, we are still keen on our breaks in the sun abroad, there has been a marked increase in the number of holidays we are spending here in Britain itself.