England's "West Country" has charm, scenery and better weather! Cornwall - the English Riviera? On the very south-western tip of England lies the beautiful county of Cornwall. With a delightful mix of superb beaches (among the best in Britain), outstanding scenery and charming towns, villages and cities, this county has something to offer everyone for their holiday in Cornwall. With the wealth of attractions & scenic beauty on offer, Cornwall has just as many affordable holiday cottages, … [Read more...]
Marazion and St Michael’s Mount
June 28, 2009 by
See St Michael's Mount at Marazion, Believed to be Britain's Oldest Town: Tucked away in the very far corner of South West Cornwall is the charming little town of Marazion with only 1,500 inhabitants. This ancient market town is believed to be Britain’s oldest chartered town. Aside from being steeped in history, this picturesque town is best known as the location of St Michael’s Mount. Marazion Marazion is situated in a prominent position on the shores of Mount's Bay, which is … [Read more...]
Isles of Scilly, Teignmouth, Shaldon
June 28, 2009 by
Other Towns & Villages of Interest In Cornwall & Devon Isles of Scilly (Cornwall) About 28 miles west of Lands End (Cornwall) are the mysterious and little known islands called the Isles of Scilly. As you might expect, the isles have a very mild climate and are populated with sub-tropical plants. When you travel anywhere in Cornwall, you'll be amazed at the abundance of wild flowers that fill hedgerows and cover woodland floors in its beautiful natural display. However, when you … [Read more...]
Penzance, without the pirates
June 28, 2009 by
No pirates in Penzance these days, but a mild climate and funky atmosphere! In South West Cornwall is the town of Penzance. A short distance beyond the harbour fishing boats shelter in the inner dock and you'll see the occasional visiting tall-masted sailing ship against the granite quays. But rest assured that these sailing ships have not lured here or plundered - there aren't any pirates in Penzance these days (unless you count some of the relatively few tourist shops). The name Penzance … [Read more...]
Tour Route of London | London Walking Tour
June 6, 2009 by
London's premier walking trail: London is a great city for sightseeing on foot - if the weather is fine that is! There are many tourist attractions within close proximity of each other and many visitors would have pounded the pavements to Buckingham Palace and Westminster, strolled around Trafalgar and Leicester Squares, spent time shopping along Oxford Street or dashed off to the Tower of London or to the Embankment to catch the London Eye on their London vacation. But, to get a better … [Read more...]
Travel to France
May 23, 2009 by
Travel to France for a Europe Tour with Joie de Vivre! There's a lot more to France than Paris and Provence. Travel to France involves a journey into the whole French way of looking at the world, and life. Not for nothing do we use the french words "savoir-faire" and "joie de vivre"! France lies at the crossroads of European culture With the mediterranean influences of Italy and Spain in the South, and the more phlegmatic influences of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands in the North, … [Read more...]
Murano and Burano – Venice’s famous islands
May 2, 2009 by
Venice lagoon's popular islands: If you only have a short time in Venice and want to explore the islands of its lagoon, the most popular ones are Murano, Burano and Torcello. These three can be covered in the one outing and can be reached by the public vaporetti. The vaporetto ride on Venice's waterways is always fun and apart from being attractive islands to visit, Murano and Burano have things that visitors want – glass products and lace! Murano Murano is actually a cluster of islands … [Read more...]
Travel to Spain for a holiday with passion!
April 27, 2009 by
Travel to Spain for a Europe Tour that will stir your emotions! Travelling in Spain is a hot-blooded experience! Strong red wine, the brilliance and heat of the sun, spicy Spanish food, flamenco music that stirs your soul - whatever it is, people get passionate about their travel to Spain. It's that kind of place. Cowboys,Gaudi and Don Quixote Sergio Leone shot Clint Eastwood in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" in the deserts of Almeria, Gaudi conceived his Sagrada Familia and other … [Read more...]