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Folklore - the Essence of the Isle of Man
The Manx people love their folklore and see their affinity with the landscape and the little folk as 'normal'. Share their enchantment on a visit to the Isle of Man by visiting the places where legendary figures and the Mooinjer veggey have appeared.
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Artagonist - An Art Hotel in Vilnius, Lithuania
A most unusual hotel, Artagonist Art Hotel is ideally situated on the main street through Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. All the rooms in this elegant fifteenth century are different and feature a variety of works of art, as do the common areas. An ideal location for a stay in Vilnius it is…
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Gibraltar International Literary Festival: A Unique Experience
Every year the Gibraltar International Literary Festival or GIBUNCO gets bigger and better. A diverse selection of writers, celebrities and politicians arrive at the Eliott Hotel where many of them stay for the duration of the festival - taking part in events, chatting with their audiences and…
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Dual Vision Ski Goggles by Panda Optics
These fabulous Dual Vision ski goggles by Panda Optics deliver everything they promise on their attractive custom made box. Clear, all-round vision in all conditions and a comfortable fit ensure you will be confidently flying down the pistes and enjoying every minute of the experience.
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A Festive Gift - One Year Subscription to GPSmyCity
As the festive season approaches I have a very special present for world-wide travellers – a free premium membership of the GPSmyCity app valid for one year. This allows you to download an unlimited number of GPS Guided Travel Articles from the GPSmyCity app and downloading an unlimited number of…
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Blenheim Palace Lights up for Christmas
Christmas at Blenheim Palace near Woodstock in Oxfordshire is truly something special and bewitches visitors of all ages. Enjoy Blenheim Palace's interpretation of the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty. Then, as darkness falls, marvel at the enchanting displays along the Christmas Illuminated…
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The No1 Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 – A Holiday Extra
Add a treat to your forthcoming trip and book an airport lounge through Holiday Extras which offer discounted prices at quality lounges such as the No 1 Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport.
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Go Back to the Middle Ages on a Walk around Cēsis in Latvia
Cēsis in Vidzeme, a region of Latvia grew up around its medieval castle and medieval church of St John. Its Old Castle is now the centre of a complex of historic buildings that have been given new functions including a Nordic Museum of Natural Medicine, the Cēsis Exhibition Hall and the fascinating…
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Behind the Walls of Valmiera in Latvia
The history of Valmiera in the Vidzeme region of Latvia includes periods of prosperity as a member of the Hanseatic League and destruction during several wars and its story is told through the many interesting buildings that remain or have been reconstructed. These include Elephant Street on Lake…
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Explore the Manorial Heritage of Alūksne in Latvia
For more than one hundred years the von Vietinghoff family, members of the Baltic German aristocracy owned Alūksne Manor. During this time, they built the New Palace and created the Manor Park that extends from the town to the shores of Lake Alūksne. Visitors to Alūksne in Vidzeme, a region of…
