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Sicily, Italy: Volcano Holidays

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:00:48 +0000

Lemons, oranges, tiny fishing villages and the mafia. It can only be Sicily! This stunning island is full of secluded beaches, incredible restaurants, culture, history, pubs, clubs and just about anything else you could want from a holiday including the fabulous weather.

Home to Europe’s largest volcano Mt Etna, Sicily is a small island that sits just off the South West Coast of Italy. Standing at an impressive 3,323m Etna has a massively dominating presence over the Island. The volcano is still active, and can regularly be seen spouting ash and lava into the skies. Etna has a number of vents rather than the usual single crater so there are plenty of places to see an eruption, although not too close! Due to it’s activeness a much of the volcano is forbidden for hikers and ramblers, but fear not, wait until the evening and you will catch some spectacular night time displays!

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Korcula Island, Croatia: Coastal Holidays

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:30:43 +0000

From Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian coast to Zagreb in the North and the Istrian peninsula, Croatia has something to offer every tourist. The climate is Mediterranean along the Adriatic coast, which means warm dry summers and mild winters and it is one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe. Sailing holidays are an option visiting some of the many islands off the coast, some uninhabited, Cruising, chartering a boat with or without a skipper or taking a sailing course for the beginner to the more advanced sailor among you. The former Yugoslavia offers fabulous, reasonably priced food some with an Italian influence and other local specialities such as a palacinke which is a crepe-like dessert often stuffed with walnuts or chocolate and sometimes served with ice cream.

Korcula Island belongs to the central Dalmatian archipelago and is a stunning Island known well for it’s nudist beaches! If that doesn’t float your boat but rocks do, check out the hidden coves and bays dotted along the coast of the Island. Secluded beaches and scattered boulders from cliffs that once stood are just some of the incredible geological sites you will see here.

Riga, Latvia: Beach and Sea Holidays

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:07:11 +0000

Latvia ‘The Land That Sings’. Whether you’re interested in museums, medieval castles or nature reserves Latvia offers them all. Latvian craftsmen have kept traditions alive which have been passed down from their ancestors, these can be seen in workshops and museums all over the country and include woodcarvers, potters, carpenters, stonemasons, weavers and tailors. Hunting and fishing are popular as there are many lakes as is boating and accommodation can be found in campsites, farmhouses or guesthouses. Watch out if you go hiking as you may see wildlife such as elk, deer, brown bears and wolves in the national parks. Latvia is a country with beautiful nature, wonderful people and great history.

Riga sits not too far away from the coast of the Baltic Sea. A Sea famed for once being a massive river bed. As the Earth shifted around, so the sea was formed. It is one of the largest inland seas and has a very low salinity. The Baltic Sea coast offers a varied coastline with white sandy beaches and rock formations, at certain times of the year even Baltic Amber can be found.

Black Sea, Sunny Beach – Bulgaria: Sea Holidays

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:57:32 +0000

Bulgaria has clean air, a healthy climate, forests, history, mountains, culture… Actually you name it, Bulgaria has it! The Bulgarian coast faces east and extends over 378 km, there are lots of vast fine golden sandy beaches and the majority of Bulgaria beaches have been awarded the EU Blue Flag for their environmental excellence.
For wine lovers Bulgaria boasts of a long history of grape growing and wine production, there are five wine regions which are scattered all over the country that grow international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon.

Sunny Beach sits on the coast of the Black Sea which is a geological mish mash of events, from volcanoes erupting to mountains rising and sinking, the Black Sea is very interesting! Then take into account the interesting features the Sea itself has to hold, for example it is less than half the salinity of normal sea’s, so now salty taste in your mouth should you swallow some whilst swimming!

Lisbon, Portugal: Dinosaur Holidays

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:47:27 +0000

Lisbon is the Capital and is well worth a visit for the culture and architecture. Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate that is strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream, giving it one of the mildest climates in Europe. The city is sunny throughout the year. Every June there are 5 days of popular street celebrations in memory of Saint Anthony a saint born in Lisbon. Portugal is a fish heaven where you can find fresh bass, cockles, mussels, red mullets, clams and oysters, swordfish and shellfish. Other specialities of Portugal include goat and sheep cheeses. Oporto is famous for port wine, which became a major trade following a 1703 agreement with the United Kingdom. The whole of Portugal is renowned for its championship golf courses and offers plenty for the novice and the professional.A place to visit in the west are the dinosaur remains, visitors can see the fossilised remains of the eggs of 180 carnivorous dinosaurs making it the largest such nest in the world and uniquely the eggs contain embryos. Check out the Museum of Natural History to see some dinosaur bones. It’s also worth checking out the 2nd biggest aquarium in the world the Oceanario de Lisboa.

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Paphos, Cyprus: Mountain Holidays

admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:23:41 +0000

Paphos was once the capital of Cyprus and so is home to a plethora of cultures. Bars, cafes and restaurants mixed with the history of the ancient Greeks and their Gods. There are clubs and plush hotels or traditional eateries and friendly faces. Sit on the port of Kato Pafos and watch the sunset as you eat great food, talk about the good times and watch the sunset or rise. Truly magical.

Mount Olympos is at the heart of the Troodos Mountains and stands at an impressive 6,402 feet. Although it is home to a military base in the winter it turns into a small ski area. It has an old temple to Aphrodite on it as well as an abandoned chromite mine in Hadjipavlou.

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Fuerteventura, Canary Islands: Volcano Holidays

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Fuerteventura is the oldest of the Canary Islands and is home to stunning endless beaches, the Atlantic Ocean and blue skies. You will find everything on this island from Bars and Clubs to small secluded spots to get away from it all. Magnificent landscapes and beautiful weather make it a must visit.

Dating back over 20 million years the island is still a geological baby, the majority of the island is only 5 million years old! The volcano itself is dormant and has not been active for around 5000 years. A mixture of eroded pumice and rocky grounds the volcano is an incredible contrast from the long stretches of beach you will find on the island. You won’t see many plants towards the interior of the island as it is so dry, you might spot the odd lizard though!

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Chania, Crete – Greece: Gorge Holidays

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Chania is a great town placed in the West of Crete. Sitting on the coast it has long stretches of sandy beach, bars and taverna’s and a beautiful Venetian Harbour. The old town is full of character and charm and the new town provides everything you need for a truly awesome holiday, from markets to cosmopolitan shops you can’t go wrong.

The Samaria Gorge lies in the Western side of Crete and is it’s only National Park. Created by the river running between the white mountains and Mt Volakias, the gorge runs for 16km. Visitors are advised to take a few drinks for the walk as it’s a steep walk down, then you can either go back up or catch a boat at the end back to the town (the better option!)

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Ibiza, Balearic Islands: Rock Holidays

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:00:23 +0000

Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The third largest of the Islands Ibiza is famed for all night parties, famous nightclubs and celebrity Dj’s. However Ibiza is more than that, Ibiza has history dating back to 654BC. Try Es Broll for a hidden mountain spring full of romantic charm or one of the many secluded beaches for a day of isolation and peace. Great bars and fantastic food make sure the Island has everything you need for a great holiday.

Ibiza has a great mix of geology which goes from Devonian (416 - 359.2 million years ago) and Cretaceous (145.5 - 65.5 million years ago) rocks that have been twisted and turned over the years to create some impressive rock formations. The direction of the folded rocks in Ibiza run West to East so you can follow them across the island.

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Masca, Tenerife: Canyon Holidays

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:04:34 +0000

Masca is a small village set in the middle of the Teno Mountains in the Buenavista del Norte area of Tenerife. The winding roads through the mountains give you breath taking views of the island and the mountains. There is a small square and church in the town and a great bar that sells gifts and cactus ice cream – a must try in the hot weather of Tenerife. Masca is known as the most beautiful village on Tenerife and it is not hard to see why.

Masca Canyon is incredible. It leads you down to the ocean where you can relax before taking a walk back up to the village, or you can hire a local and their boat to collect you at the bottom and take you for a boat ride. Masca Canyon is full of interesting rocks held in its high steep cliff like sides. The canyon used to flow with water and even 400 years ago Columbus noted it. The sides of the canyon have little ledges where sediment and ancient soils can still be found, these have been used to prove the existence of a once free flowing river.

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