Discover essential tips for hassle-free car rentals abroad, from choosing the right vehicle to avoiding hidden fees. Renting a car in Alicante gives full freedom to explore the Costa Blanca at your own pace. Based on my experience, many travellers still believe that a large deposit …
International travel includes exposure to different health systems and regulations from your home country. While existing medical insurance continues to protect your healthcare needs in domestic regions, international travel health insurance also keeps you protected in foreign regions. Thus, being aware of these two forms of …
Over the years of travelling around, I have stayed in many airport hotels. Although they aren´t usually my first choice in the travel plan, sometimes they can be very useful and a practical choice for the savvy traveller. I find staying at Airport hotels very handy …
This June I visited the Balearic island of Menorca. I visited over 20 years ago I remember it being a quiet family beach destination. Yet on my recent trip I discovered much more on the island than I expected. With ancient Taiolitic remains, an interesting food …
Best Hotels in Granada Spain Granada hotels are varied. The city has many different accommodation options. Depending on your own personal travel style you will prefer one over another. This guide covers all budgets and all the different kinds of hotels, hostels and apartments stays. Allowing …
At this time of your in the UK, USA or other European countries Christmas Tree Light switch on is a big event. Often celebrated with a local celebrity to push the button. In Spain & Western Europe the Nativity Scene is the main feature in homes …
New Years Eve in Granada Celebrating New Years Eve in Granada is generally a family affair. In the city centre the main spot to welcome the new year is Plaza del Carmen. The square outside Granada Town Hall. Granada city council or Ayuntamiento usually organise live …
When you think of Granada you may not immediately think about Skiing or Snowboarding. In Sierra Nevada Spain, the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula, the ski resort is a great option to enjoy winter sports, close to the city of Granada. Sierra Nevada Ski Resort …
A festival in February celebrating Spain’s first almond blossom, travellers arrive at Gran Canaria International Airport, eager to experience the unique cultural festival held in the remote mountain village of Tejeda. As they journey inland from the coastal plains of Las Palmas, the landscape transforms into …
Andalucia, the region in Southern Spain has now been home for me for many years. I am lucky to be able to enjoy amazing beaches and cities full of history right my doorstep. This area has many traditional festivals and is also the birthplace of Flamenco …