French Riviera Port

Relax and Escape: Enjoy a Cruise to the Mediterranean

4th August 2014

Mediterranean cruises are some of the best available, thanks to the fact that this area encompasses a number of amazing holiday destinations. Whether it’s Italian cruises or breaks to Spain, Turkey, Cyprus or one of the many other locations within this part of the world, Med cruises could be absolutely ideal for you.

They’re known for being perfect for those after sunny holidays that involve lounging on the beach, visiting historical attractions and soaking up the local atmosphere at restaurants and bars, all the while enjoying the cruise ship’s onboard facilities.

And, of course, with a cruise holiday, you can get the benefit of visiting numerous locations throughout the Mediterranean. …

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Pyramid of Giza in Egypt

Egypt: A Land of Kings and Pharaohs

22nd July 2014

No matter who you are, Egypt is a place that gets brought up a lot. Whether it be about the Pyramids or the powerful Pharaohs that used to rule this land, Egypt is truly an amazing place to visit. Although it’s a must-visit place as it is, visiting on a luxurious cruise ship adds to an already fantastic experience.

 

It’s clear to see that Egypt is a popular place to visit. With anywhere from six to eight million people visiting this location on a yearly basis, Egypt is one of the most visited tourist destinations you can go to in the world.

There isn’t a single reason why all of these people …

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10 Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong

Hong Kong: An Adventure in the Far East

17th July 2014

Discover 5 must-see sights and attractions in Hong Kong…

When people go on cruises, normally the locations that most often come to mind include ones such as the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. One of the most underrated places to visit is definitely Hong Kong. It’s a place where you can get immersed in the beautiful culture this location is famous for.

There are just so many reasons why people flock here on a regular basis. There are a huge number of places to visit, delicious foods to taste and interesting people to meet, and so there’s a very slim chance that you could ever be bored there! You’ll also …

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Dubai Cityscape at night

Dubai: The Jewel of the Golden Sea

9th July 2014

When a person thinks of Dubai, images of wealth and beauty instantly spring to mind. Situated in the United Arab Emirates, its location has helped it to become one of the most important trading hubs in the world.

As of 2012, Dubai established itself as the 22nd most expensive city in the world. With a location full of so much beauty, what could be better than visiting with the added luxury of a cruise ship?

What can I expect in Dubai?

Intricately designed mosques, gargantuan shopping malls, luxurious spas and mile after mile of once uninhabited desert await you in this jewel of a location. It’s definitely a massive cultural hub in …

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Chaina, Greece

Why ‘The Two Faces of January’ will make you want to visit Greece

1st July 2014

Why Hollywood’s latest film will make you see Greece in a whole new light.

 

When a great film comes out that is set in a beautiful part of the world, the likelihood of people visiting that place increases greatly. Perhaps one of the finest examples from fairly recently is Martin McDonagh’s black comedy crime drama In Bruges, which came out in 2008 and prompted a huge boost in tourism to the northwestern Belgian city (if you can get your head around the concept of a black comedy crime drama). Bruges was, of course, a well-known and well-visited place before 2008 – dubbed ‘the Venice of the North’ due to the prominence …

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Hobbit House New Zealand

Film Locations Which Have Boosted Local Tourism

11th June 2014

Movies and TV Shows become reality when you visit these 6 locations…

 

It could be said that Hollywood is the world’s most glamorous travel agent, with the movie studios now filming in unusual and exotic locations across the world, attracting tourists who want to visit the places they have witnessed up on the big screen. When a movie trilogy such as Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings utilises a location such as New Zealand, it is not just audiences who react – the travel industry is not far behind in sitting up and taking notice. ‘Destination marketers’ around the world are always looking for new ways to capitalise on …

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