Explore Europe with All Inclusive Holidays & Hotels
March 22nd, 2011 by Claire Collins, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
Britain is slowly on the mend. Thanks to a slow upward trend after the last two disastrous years, holidaying Brits can finally look forward to going abroad again. That goes for those who are visiting the popular, well trodden resorts in Greece and Spain or for travellers heading slightly farther afield to places like Turkey where the Lira has also gotten cheaper. Cheap holidays are in abundance, so bag yourself a bargain today!
With some 80 million visitors a year, Paris is the world’s top city destination but that is no surprise when considering what is on offer in the French capital. There are world class museums like the Pompidou and the Louvre, with some of the world’s greatest historical artefacts. Tourists can take a walk to the Place de la Concorde to see one of the obelisks from the Luxor temple in Egypt before visiting the Pantheon. No visit to Paris would be complete without a trip up the Eiffel tower. A ride on the RER, Paris’ train system is a cheap way to get to Versailles for a glimpse of the opulence that sparked the French revolution.
If you fancy going somewhere a little further afield, why not consider Portugal as your next holiday destination? Cheap holidays are mostly found in the Algarve, but the capital Lisbon is good for a break away from it all the hustle and bustle as well. The city has a number of interesting tourist sites, especially in the town of Sintra. The sites include the mystical gardens of Quinta de Regaleira, one of Portugal’s most beautiful stately homes. High up on the hills, the Castle of the Moors and Pena palace dominate the surrounding landscape.
Barcelona is another popular city destination has some similarities to Lisbon. Catalonia’s coastline is popular for tourists on all inclusive holidays because of the abundance of resorts and great beaches.
In the south of Catalonia visitors can also have fun days in Port Aventura, Spain’s best theme park and Water Park. In the city of Barcelona there are beautiful city beaches for a spot of tanning before enjoying a lunch composed of fresh regional specialties. Barcelona’s museums are very well stocked and the architecture is sublime.
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Spend St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal this Year
March 15th, 2011 by Claire Collins, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
On 20 March this year, over half a million people are likely to flock to the streets of Montreal, Canada, so if you’re looking for cheap holidays, read on to find out why you might want to search for late holidays to Montreal!
Every year St Patrick’s Day is famously celebrated in Ireland, but you may be surprised to hear that one of the biggest parades in the world has actually been running half way around the globe in Montreal since 1824. In nearly 200 years the annual show has been uninterrupted, even in years when the weather has been so bad that snow storms have threatened the event.
The show is opened by the Grand Marshal, and by a giant replica of St. Patrick himself, and then follow 40 floats and 45 marching bands – with over 4000 people making up the huge precession. All residents of the city and any visitors to the area are welcomed and encouraged to join in; the parade lasts around three hours but with those marching bands getting the party started, spirits are guaranteed to remain high well into the evening and bars will be crowded, with people spilling out into the streets through the night. If you can find cheap holidays here what’s stopping you from joining in?
If you want to Montreal to make a lasting impression on you, why not bag yourself a bargain with late holidays to the city? There are loads of hotels in the city which you can stay at for a decent price. Hotel le Saint Andre is a very central hotel in Montreal and a great option for anyone planning on spending their holiday out and about in the city – especially as it has free parking; perfect for those hiring a car for their trip. It’s close to the library, Notre Dame de Bonsecours Chapel and Bonsecours Market. Breakfast is included so fill up in the morning and you won’t need to spend a fortune on lunches out.
St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, so why don’t you take advantage of the late holiday deals and spend some time in this beautiful city.
Chris Brown is a travel journalist who writes articles on top hotels, cruises and destinations. For more information on late holiday deals please visit www.mytravel.com