The stunning capital of Norway, Oslo is a city featuring some incredible historical attractions that rest alongside modern marvels. Here are just 5 of the best-known attractions to look out for in this popular cruising port of call. 1. Akershus Fortress This interesting medieval castle is one of the capital’s crowning glories. During a visit, […]

Based in the sunny and popular resorts of Cascais or Estoril, we take a look at some of the top places to visit on a week’s holiday to the Lisbon Coast.   1. Sintra Located 25km from Lisbon, Sintra is a popular tourist destination. With fairytale architecture, royal palaces and castles, and leafy gardens, it’s […]

The Algarve region in Portugal is one of the best places to escape to.   A sensational holiday destination all year round, the Algarve’s appealing temperatures make this beautiful corner of the country the perfect retreat. There is much to discover in this beautiful part of Portugal, one of the most southern points on the […]

Think Italy and for many holidaymakers an image of Tuscany’s rolling fields and sun-soaked landscape featuring lovely hilltop towns immediately springs to mind. Taking inspiration from a fantastic classic tour of the region, here are 5 simply ‘fantastico’ towns and cities in the region we thoroughly recommend experiencing. 1. Florence Stunning Florence, affectionately known as […]

Celebrating a classic destination closer to home, we follow in the footsteps of former Presidents, Vikings and tourists drawn from all over the world with a look at some of Ireland’s key sights and experiences. Bunratty Castle First constructed in the 15th century, Bunratty Castle can be found in Bunratty – a village resting between […]

Solo holidays offer the exhilarating freedom to explore exciting destinations on your own, with the reassurance of a dedicated tour manager plus the opportunity to mingle with other like-minded travellers – but only if you wish! With no added single supplements, we have cherry-picked 5 essential tours across Europe, specially crafted with the solo traveller […]

Have a sense of adventure? Not a problem, Norway is full of natural wonders that you really need to experience to believe! Food lover? Great, Nordic cuisine is on the rise on the global stage and makes the best of the fresh ingredients readily available. In order to give you a glimpse of what this […]

Sailing down a meandering river, taking in the sights and sounds of historic cities, charming villages and breathtaking countryside, is what river cruising is all about.   With so many famous waterways to consider for a European river cruise, we’ve selected 10 of our favourites. 1. Rhine The magnificent Rhine originates high up in the Swiss Alps and flows for 766 miles to Rotterdam, […]

One of the greatest cities in Europe, Hungarian capital Budapest delights millions of visitors each year. Arriving either to sample the city on a short break, escorted tour or quickly taking in the sights as part of a cruise itinerary, Budapest has a host of great sights and experiences. Here are 8 charming highlights found […]

Following on from the launch of new ‘Light and Relaxed’ tours available for 2021, we take a look at what to expect and safety measures introduced by our trusted partner Travel Department. Flight Safety – Departing Around the world, airports and airlines have introduced measures in response to COVID-19 to make the flying as safe […]