Archive for: June 2009

Whether you’re planning on catching some waves, catching some sun, catching some fish or simply catching a lot of rest, Cornwall is the place to be in summer. Who should know better than the Brits who have voted Cornwall …

Good news for diners in France!

With the reduction of restaurant VAT from 19.6% to 5.5% with effect from July 2009, your holiday dining in France will become more affordable.

At the best of times, 19.6% VAT is a hefty …

You don’t have to be brave of heart to visit Scotland, but you do need a lot of stamina!  In Edinburgh alone, there are festivals after festivals to keep you busy throughout the whole of summer:

Edinburgh Jazz and …

Wow, what a weekend June 21st was – the Summer Solstice, Father’s day, the British F1 races and lots of summer festivals all over Europe. Thank goodness that weekend is over.

And now to get ready for the next …

Okay, here’s another Eurostar cheap fare alert! 

For guys and gals who are keen followers of the Formula One Grand Prix, your fast car addiction needn’t stop at the British Grand Prix next week.   The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix …

If you’re looking for reasons to travel to Paris for a short city break, here are three fantastic reasons to travel to Paris in July.

Summer Sales

The great summer sale in Paris starts on June 24th and runs till …

Venice Biennale is here again and anyone who’s been to Venice will know that hotels in Venice are quite expensive, especially if we want one that is close to San Marco.  So, whether you’re looking for a 5 …

June 2nd is Festa della Repubblica, when Italians the world over commemorate the 1946 proclamation of the Italian Republic. It’s a national holiday in Italy and we wish all our Italians friends a happy holiday.

If you’re lucky enough …