Regardless of where you live, the winter can really be a drag at times. Sure, taking to the slopes or building a snowman is a lot of fun if you live in a place with that kind of snow accumulation, but for those that drop below -40 C or even just hover around 0 C with a biting wind, the winter can be a dreary wreck that you would happily escape from if you could. Thankfully, you can! Not everywhere in the world is suffering from the onslaught of winter and can offer a welcome reprieve from the blahs you’re facing and these destinations are only a short hop on…

Autumn has well and truly arrived in northern Europe, with wet and windy weather marking the end of the heatwave. Although you might have missed the boat for enjoying a summer holiday if you haven’t already been away, there’s still plenty of time to grab a late holiday deal and enjoy the charms of a winter city break in 2013 that needn’t leave you shivering. Indeed, Monarch.co.uk is currently running some great value city break offers to a variety of destinations with comfortable climates, so read more about enjoying a warming winter escape below and then log on to book your getaway. Rome One of the top ten capital cities in the…

Do you find that every autumn you go into some sort of hibernation mode, bundling up indoors, binge eating on all the comforting carbs you can get your hands on and generally just lazing around? You’re certainly not alone. But, this year, I’m determined to overcome this habit! As someone who has been firmly bitten by the travel bug, I’m keen to incorporate a lovely little break into my winter schedule – one which allows me to go all out and do something totally different to really break from the winter slump. So, after trawling the net and asking for recommendations, here are the 5 adrenaline-boosting options I’m considering: Sky…

When you go to a spa, you want to come out with a healthy mind, body and soul. In this guide to spa treatments, we’ll be focusing on how they can boost your body and ensure you leave feeling healthy and relaxed. Rasul Experience This treatment has plenty of different options, enabling the recipient to tailor it to the experience that is right for them. Firstly, it is often available in both single and couple options – meaning that if you’re on a spa retreat with your other half, you can enjoy the experience together. In addition, there are three different types of this treatment – depending on what you’re…

After the stress of putting on a perfect wedding, honeymoons are the release in which the married couple can relax and spent time for two. To get the unforgettable experience that is much deserved, many couples are now asking instead of wedding presents, for money towards the honeymoon in honey pot funds. As couples cannot always afford the private islands off the coast of Brazil, this idea is a much more economical way to make the unforgettable trip they dream of. By registering for the honeymoon instead is an interesting alternative that allows everyone to be happy without the crude exchange of cash or the unexciting gift of a teapot.…

Planning a relaxing holiday for the whole family can only really work if there’s something for everyone to look forward to, no matter what their age. Yet finding the ideal holiday that allows you to take some time out for yourself whilst also making sure there’s plenty for your kids to do can be difficult. So how do you go about choosing the right holiday, especially if you have children who are of mixed ages and have different requirements? One thing to do is check out clubmed.co.uk online, where you can find all the details you need to make a great choice. Here are some ideas of holiday resorts your…

  Congratulations! You’re going to have an AMAZING time getting married in paradise to the person of your dreams. Destination weddings really are one of a kind and the perfect way to say ‘I Do’ in style. For the bride who needs some tips on what to do and what to keep in mind, look no further than these suggestions below:) Think About the Setting Getting married on a beach might seem like the most perfect thing ever but it can have its issues! For example, the weather might not be as you imagine it to be so you want to be sure there is a back up place to…

  Travellers spend a lot of time at airports and it’s quite easy to get bored during those long stints when you’re waiting for your flight. For some people this is the worst part of the whole trip, the waiting game, but for others it’s a necessary evil. Keep in mind, there’s generally nothing that can be done about waiting at the airport, especially if there’s a delay, so you might as well make the most of your time! Here’s a list of the best things to do when you find yourself in an airport for a few hours, be it because you got there too soon or your flight…

  There are very few instances where I will take a tour group ahead of setting out on my own. This isn’t to say tours are necessarily bad or that nobody should ever take one, but more so that they just aren’t for me. I like to walk to the beat of my own drum and see what the world has in store around the routes less travelled – you don’t often get that in a tour group. With this in mind though, there are a lot of instances where a tour group makes a lot of sense for a particular demographic or for a specific type of traveller. Tour…