The Greek island of Ρόδος or Rhodes is located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is the largest and most populated of the 12 large and 150 smaller islands in the group known as the Dodecanese islands. The islands size and population has ensured its status as the administrative centre of the island group and has been key to the history of the region. A history which is rich and extensive.
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Sunshine on Rhodes
February 6th, 2012British Airlines in Skytrax Rankings
February 1st, 2012
British airlines perform well in the online rankings site
British airlines perform fair very well on Skytrax, the world’s largest online evaluator of airlines. Overall, they are one of the most elite companies on the site, with airlines up to the 4 star category. British airlines have been credited with providing their customers with exceptionally quick services including a speedy check-in as well as a smooth security check. British airlines also tended to have very high ratings in terms of customer service. They were described as being ‘friendly and co-operative.’
Lonely Planet 2012 Best Countries to Travel
January 27th, 2012
As every year the world famous travel magazin Lonely Planet nominated the ten most popular destinations in the category “Individual Travel“ - with some surprise winners.
St. Petersburg. Cultural pursuits in a Winter Wonderland.
January 13th, 2012
St. Petersburg, often referred to as Russias most westerly city, is the second largest after Moscow and was the capital of Russias imperial empire. This city is steeped in culture and is the perfect winter tourist destination. St. Petersburg is argueably one of Russias most beautiful cities, its lavish architecture and cultural significance remind us of it’s important role as the centre of the third largest empire in history.
Art is also something that this city has in abundance and anyone with an interest in art should make their way to the Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world. The impressive collection of over three million items makes this a must see. A range that extents from Egyptian antiquities, Spanish fine art, Pre-historic pottery to an impressive collection of Neoclassical, Impressionist, and post-Impressionist art, this museum has something to offer all the culturally aware. » More: St. Petersburg. Cultural pursuits in a Winter Wonderland.
Skiing in Mount Blanc
December 3rd, 2010I’ve got a good news! Since the 27th Novembre, the Grands Montets area and its skiing pists are opened in Chamonix. From now on, you can enjoy the snow season with seasonal temperature and nice snow falls. All the conditions to have a nice week end and skyiing on the Mount Blanc are gathered!
You don’t konw how to ski? It’s not a problem! You’ve got ski schools with lessons to teach you how to ski.
You don’t like snow and skiing? It’s not a problem! Chamonix and its Mount Blanc can either be discovered in winter than in sommer. You’ve got plenty of activities that make Chamonix described as a truly outdoor paradise. The mountain scenery surpasses one’s wildest expectations and the Mont-Blanc, jewel in the crown, thrones silently over the Chamonix valley.
Anyway you can go and visit Chamonix whenever, you’ll always appreciate this beauty. To make you stay more comfortable, you can sleep in gites.
Spain to launch smoking ban
November 23rd, 2010Being one of the only countries left in the EU allowing smoking in most public places, it has recently been annouced that on 2nd January 2011 a new bill will be discussed which will prohibit smoking in bars, cafés, restaurants and other public places. Spain is well known for its bar and restaurant culture in that locals enjoy socialising with friends, nibbling on tapas and smoking a few cigarettes as they discuss the working week. However it is likely that this typical Spanish scene may soon be a thing of the past. Many owners in the tourism and hospitality sector are naturally concerned on the impact the proposed ban will have on their business. Spain has always embraced smoking in their culture so bar and restaurant owners fear the ban will have a significant negative effect if it comes into place. Many have noted that regular customers enjoy the freedom of being able to have a cigarette with their coffee in the morning or being able to smoke inside while enjoying a glass of wine with friends. It is thought that the chances of the ban not being passed through parliament are very slim indeed.
Worrying amount of tourists travelling without insurance
October 23rd, 2010A recent study conducted by Whichbudget has provided alarming results highlighting how many European tourists regularly travel without insurance. Over 5,000 people took part in the survey from various countries throughout Europe. The results showed that only 37% of Brits always go away with travel insurance and that 44% never take out any form of cover before going away. Spain was slightly worse with only 25% always purchasing insurance, followed by an alarming result from Italian responses showing only 10% take out adequate cover. It appears that even with recent travel disasters being broadcast all over the news such as airline strikes, tour operators going bust and the volcanic ash cloud, that this is still not enough to encourage tourists to purchase travel insurance before going away. The results also showed that 11% of UK tourists only ever take out insurance when they travel outside of the EU and a worrying 8% choose to travel with their EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) alone. The CEO of WhichBudget expressed his concern over the alarming results provided by the survey and explained that it is often difficult to predict when an airline or tour operator will go under. It is therefore extremely important that tourists cover themselves for all eventualities.
Predicted increase in ’staycations’ say experts
September 5th, 2010At a recent travel forum held at Bournemouth University, UK, leading academics and tourism experts predicted that in forthcoming years, more tourists will be choosing to spend their holidays in Europe than ever before. Professor Adam Blake explained that airline industries will be impacted in the future by further ‘green taxes’ which will subsequently have an impact of flight costs for the passenger. With this in mind, tourism experts at the forum predicted that more people will be staying either in the UK or taking shorter trips to Europe as opposed to travelling further afield on long haul flights. Other tourism experts pointed out, that with this in mind, more work would need to be carried out on public transport in the UK and less road works scheduled for bank holidays. Flo Powell, director of ACE (association of cruise experts) highlighted that the UK is experiencing a big growth in cruises to northern Europe as tourists ‘turn their back on air travel’.
Marbella. Euro-trash or Euro-cash?
August 12th, 2010Marbella has always been a popular holiday resort that is somewhat hard to define. Many people imagine it as a more up-market Benidorm, frequented by boozy Brits looking for a cheap holiday on the Costa del Crime. However, despite its ever-growing popularity, it appears that Marbella has a much more complex story to tell. On the one hand, Marbella is known for its ‘dark-side’ where villains, drug-dealers and prostitutes form part of a corrupt and dangerous community. On the other hand, however, Marbella is home to some of the richest people in the world who come to the Spanish city to show-off, party hard and flash the cash. Who can blame them though? With 300 days of sunshine a year and some of the most beautiful beaches in the south of Spain it is obvious why the Andalucian City has a constant flow of rich European tourists every year. Designer labels, private yachts and Champagne ‘Spray Parties’ are not out of place in Marbella and help reinforce its immaculate image but those behind the scenes know that there is much more than meets the eye. Celebrities appear to find refuge in the city, claiming that they can be left in peace and are unbothered by press and Papprazzi.
Whether Marbella really is becoming the Spanish ‘ghetto’ or is as glitzy and glamorous as it would like to appear, the only way to find out is to experience it for yourself!
Morocco, growth in tourism
July 20th, 2010The living history and unique art of Morocco provide an appealing environment for travelers.With its great imperial cities of Marrakesh and Fez or the cosmopolitan city of Casablanca, Morocco has attracted visitors for centuries, and tourism keeps on growing.
This year is also planed to be successful ; The Moroccan government confirmed signals of a record tourism season. North Africa as a whole has also seen strong growth as a destination this year. Thanks to its Atlantic and Mediterranean coast, Morocco lies on Europe’s largest tourist zone and proposes a wide range of summer and winter activities. Tourists will have the chance to experience Trekking amongst the five geographical zones that include desert, coast and plains. An other way to enjoy your holidays in Morocco is to ride a Camel straight into the Sahara, or simply walk in one of those open-air markets with colorful crafts such as carpets, pottery, jewelry, brassware and woodwork.
To discover Morocco, you can find Relais car rental stations where you need them to Rent a car in Casablanca or to Rent a car in Rabat . You can organize a trip in Marrakech and stay at Riad Marrakech Medina
