Future travel in mind, we have been searching for some inspirational travel ideas. Scouring our collection for incredible holiday moments, here are just 11 incredible experiences to consider adding to the bucket list, travelling to some iconic parts of the world. You can find many more incredible experiences throughout our vast collection available to explore […]

Close to 1000 miles off the mainland of Portugal, the collective Azores are some of the world’s most beautiful islands. Lesser known as a holiday destination compared to popular winter retreat Madeira, the Azores offer travellers an amazing array of sights to explore during a time spent across the islands, often referred to as the […]

Based between the sunny and extremely popular resorts of Cascais and Estoril, we take a look at some of major historical places of interest visited during a week spent along Lisbon’s spectacular coast. 1. Batalha Most famous for its stunning Gothic masterpiece – Batahla Monastery (pictured) – the town of Batalha has grown up around […]

At this time of year, as the weather starts to turn, millions of holidaymakers flock to Southern Europe in search of some sun, the perfect tonic for any hint of winter blues. We take a look at five essential European winter sun destinations, exploring their highlights. Updated – September 2019! 1. The Algarve Proving quite […]

The Algarve region in Portugal is one of the best places to escape to during the winter months. A sensational holiday destination all year round, the Algarve’s appealing temperatures make this beautiful corner of the country a perfect retreat away from the often ghastly weather back home. The region is also a popular destination with […]

Searching for the best European river cruise? Here are 10 excellent itineraries to consider. Europe’s famous waterways are best enjoyed on a scenic river cruise featuring a variety of lovely ports of call throughout. Each of the featured 10 terrific river cruises offer an array of iconic ports of calls across some of Europe’s best-loved […]

Continuing our solo travel celebration, we turn our attention to the grand architecture of Portugal and look at 5 key designs to watch out for during a 10-day cultural adventure that includes a visit to the country’s popular capital Porto. Join us as we start with a look at the capital’s most iconic landmark, a […]

Taking a look at the included 8-day itinerary, we point to 5 wonderful highlights found during our ‘Douro, Porto, & Salamanca river cruise’ holiday exploring the beauty of Portugal and beyond to the beautiful Spanish city of Salamanca. Join us as we begin our journey exploring historic Castelo Rodrigo. 1. Castlelo Rodrigo Close to Portugal’s […]

When it comes to history in Europe we are lucky that our continent offers a diverse range of architecture, stories and culture. Here at DC Thomson Travel HQ, we decided to delve into the magnificent castles on offer throughout Europe. These castles have come through conflict, stood against the forces of nature and have had […]