Sun, sea and an array of tantalising cuisines are the perfect remedies to those that are feeling a little over worked. Tenerife in the Canary Islands enjoys sun and warm temperatures, meaning you can escape here at short-notice and not worry about it being summer. read more
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Skross World Travel Adapter 3 – The Ultimate Travel Adapter
If you are a frequent traveler, you will understand the problem of carrying an adapter for every country you visit. A Swiss company recognized that problem and came up with such a simple yet ingenious solution which made many wonder why they had not thought about this before. The Skross world travel adapter 3 is the ultimate travel companion if you are traveling from one country to another frequently. This adapter can be used in virtually any country and with a plug made any where in the world.
Four reasons to book a rail holiday right now
If you’re planning a quick getaway this summer, or even in the next few days, why don’t you think about going by train? A huge variety of unescorted rail breaks are available in all of Europe’s most exciting cities, as well as its quietest and most picturesque. read more
Travelling in Luxury with P&O Cruises
Arguably one of the biggest names in the cruise business, P&O cruises offer the best in cruise holidays and experiences. With quality ships, they ensure a peaceful and memorable holiday, with plenty of happy memories.
As long standing experts in the field, the company goes to great lengths to ensure you have the best cruise possible.
P&O: A history
P&O, or Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, have been around since 1822. Originally a delivery service, the company used boats to transport various mail and goods to the Iberian Peninsula, with later contracts to the orient.
However, the company also started taking passengers in 1844. These sea tours are in many ways the beginnings of the cruise, placing P&O at the forefront of the industry. To this day, they have continued to deliver quality and memorable holiday experiences with happy customers around the world.
Cruise ships
A key component in making an excellent cruise is the cruise ship. P&O have a small fleet of seven cruise ships for their popular holiday trips. Yet each ship is a worthy cruise liner in its own right. Whilst the smallest ship, Adonia, can fit just over seven hundred passengers, the largest, Azura, can take a full complement of more than three thousand.
Despite the passenger difference, each ship offers an unrivalled holiday experience. The insides of each ship are decorated in a classic or contemporary style, making for a comfortable setting as you glide across the oceans. With various activities and entertainment available, you’ll never have a dull moment aboard either.
Of course, if you want to simply relax and take the weight off your feet, you can do that too. With various pools and spas available, you have the option to take things peacefully. You don’t even have to leave your room if you don’t want to; all the ships boast twenty-four hour room service, just like any five-star hotel would offer.
Furthermore, some of these ships boast excellent children activities and a family friendly atmosphere. If you’re taking the kids with you, then taking one of these ships is a must, as they’ll offer the opportunity to keep the younger kids occupied whilst you are free to enjoy yourself.
Destinations
It’s not always about the ship; a cruise has to go somewhere. With P&O cruises, you have a choice of several different cruise routes. These all vary, so it’s simply a case of deciding where you want to visit. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and the rest of the world, cruise ships take full advantage of the ocean and explore the best locations around the globe.
Furthermore, there are shorter two to four night cruises available. A smaller option, this offers a condensed experience – ideal if you don’t have the time for a full globetrotting cruise.
If you’re looking for a cruise company with a history of expertise and keeping customers happy, as well as visiting various countries across the world, then these cruises are right for you. With P&O cruises available from Cumbria Cruises, there’s never been a better time to come on board.
Turkey – A Great Summer Holiday Destination
Turkey has continued to prove itself an incredibly popular tourist destination in recent years, largely thanks to its fantastic climate, beautiful natural landscapes, fascinating culture and friendly people.
Five ideas for great railway holidays
Taking a trip by train is a great idea for those looking for a relaxing way to enjoy a break away from home and one which brings some different experiences to the usual beach side getaway. Here are five suggestions for some memorable great train holidays around the world.
Scotland
Rail tours in Scotland might not have the initial allure of the sub tropical regions, but the north of the British Isles carries its own romance and certainly has scenery that is a match for anywhere else on Earth. Right up at the top of the land mass of Britain lays the magical town of Findhorn, where vegetation grows to unusually large sizes amongst the windswept beaches and hidden coves. The Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness has its own sense of mystery, as of course does the body of water it stands next to!
Switzerland
The Glacier Express is sometimes called the ‘Orient Express of the Alps’ as its leisurely pace marks it out as the slowest express train in Europe. The journey through the Alpine heart of Switzerland lasts over seven hours, travelling along narrow-gauge tracks through scenic ravines and snow covered mountains. The specially adapted train features panoramic windows and a glass skylight to give the best possible views of the amazing Alpine scenery.
France
A train tour of the Dordogne in France should also be high on any serious rail traveller’s wish list. The region itself presents beautiful scenery all year round and whatever your particular interests, there is something in the Dordogne to suit you. There are many prehistoric sites dotted along the Vezere River, including Lascaux II, Font-de-Gaume and Combarelles, representing a human history timeline of over fifty thousand years, whereas the town of Sarlat is the market of the region and is lit at night by gas lamps.
U.S.A
The California Zephyr has a well won reputation as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the whole of the Americas. Traversing the Rocky Mountains through to the snow capped Sierra Nevada, the range of vistas is equal to any other train journey in the world.
Travelling between Chicago and San Francisco, to Salt Lake City and San Francisco, the trip takes in some of the most cinematic wide screen scenarios that railway holidays in the United States have to offer.
India
India’s colonial past has gifted it a railway system quite unlike any other in the world. From the beaches of Goa to the massive urban conurbation and markets of Delhi, India is a five sense explosion of colour, sights, tastes and fragrances as a cocktail of cultures mix and match.
Train travel is arguably the best way to see as much of what India has to offer as possible, visiting historic towns and world class monuments such as the Taj Mahal, the Temple of Winds or the Blue City of Jodhpur. For rail travellers, there is therefore plenty to excite the senses in India.