Organising a holiday for the whole family means that there is lot more involved than simply picking a sunny beach location. Choosing a destination that has enough to interest a range of ages, whilst being relaxing and enjoyable enough, can be a difficult task. By checking out the range of holidays available from The Co-operative […]
Month: June 2013
The Northern Lights In Lapland
The Northern Lights in Lapland, Aurora, Aurora Borealis – whatever you know this phenomenon as, there’s no doubt, it’s an event to behold, and one that will stick long in your memory. Aurora Borealis takes it’s name from the Roman Goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for a northerly wind, Boreas. An Aurora […]
Family trips to Las Vegas
Las Vegas over the years has become more and more popular with people all around the world for a good number of reasons, the most important one being that it is good fun for everyone to visit no matter what age you are. There are so many different spectacles to see while there that often […]
Let’s get away from it all
Summer is coming! For me, summer means flip flops, sun-cream, shorts, bikinis and beaches. This is my favourite season of the year, when the sun shines, everyone smiles (mostly), and we all look that little bit healthier, thanks to vitamin D. Of course summer also means summer holidays, which are another of my favourite things. […]
Top Summer Festivals in the European Continent
Summer months may remind you of the sea and the sand but many other adventures await you during this season especially if you love crowds and merry making. One of the highlights of summer that almost everyone is looking forward to is the festivals. If you happen to be in Europe for the summer, you […]
5 reasons why Thailand should be your first stop
Round the world travel seems as popular as ever and, as a result, there is a jungle of information online explaining where to go, what to do and why. You can spend weeks trawling through blog posts and forums when planning a trip and come out of it more confused than when you started. I […]
The Cuisine Lover’s Guide to Dining in Dubai
Ultramodern architecture, so-chic shopping districts and an impeccable air of luxury: No place dazzles the senses quite like Dubai. This UAE city-state is known for treating travellers to an array of unique experiences, and its restaurant scene is one of the best places to start. Need a few recommendations? Allow us to introduce our […]
Holidays In The Canaries
The Canary Islands are one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities and as such make up a far flung region of the European Union. The chain of islands is located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa and for many years now have been a holiday destination of choice for many British tourists, as the […]
Things to Know about Letting Someone House Sit for You While Abroad
If you are planning a fantastic trip abroad for a long period of time, then you may not want to leave your house unattended or uninhabited for the duration of your trip. In this case, it may be a good idea to hire a reliable house sitter to stay in your home while you are […]
5 Lesser-Known (but “Must-See”) Cities in Spain
Spain: just the name itself conjures up images of colorful cities, vibrant culture, gorgeous tapas and wine and a buzzing nightlife to keep any kind of traveler more than satisfied. The country has one of the richest histories and cultures in Europe, and more than enough famous cities to roll off the tongue. Barcelona, Madrid, […]
Dream Holidays
Going on holiday soon, but can’t choose a destination? Perhaps you are sick of the same old holidays routines, package deals, resorts etc? If this is the case, read on – you may find some ideas for that “different” holiday you’ve been thinking of. A lot of holiday makers choose to go down the package […]
Los Angeles as you've never seen it before
Whenever I think of Los Angeles, my mind immediately jumps to images of glorious sunshine and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. It’s all too easy to take a trip to LA and do nothing more than explore its many famous attractions, but I always think it’s more exciting to delve beneath the surface and […]