France’s top ski resorts are:

Alpe D’Huez – which is a high altitude resort with good snow all season long. Is good for skiers of all levels and a great place for Snowboarders. It will also suit those with families. It’s Apre Ski is also good.

Les Arcs – Is known as the centre of the action, its the biggest and liveliest of Les Arcs skiing areas and the most popular. Again great for Skiers of all levels and Snowboarders. Apre Ski consists of lively bars and restaurants.

Avoriaz – High altitude resort boasting great snow record all season long. Good for Skiers & Snowboarders of all levels. Families will find plenty to do here. The Apre Ski has something for everyone too. Read the rest of this entry »

Porto, having given its name to port wine and the country itself is the second largest city of Portugal. It is motherhood of Portugal wine industry. Initially Porto has been constructed as a Roman port. Mentions of crusaders and riches inflow from Portuguese sea colonies have been saved in the past of the city. The city is situated at the Douro river, which is one of the biggest rivers in Europe. Its name derives from the word “gold”. This is not only because the river supplying grapevine which was used to make the wide-known wine was the main source of the country’s wellness, but also because ships put out to sea by this river in the period of Portuguese inventions.

Porto is an ancient brisk passionate city. It is full of beautiful buildings. The Se Cathedral and many churches built in the XII century impress a lot. The history surrounds you as you visit the castle where Alfonso Enriques was born. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sardinia, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. Some parts of the island remain undiscovered by tourists, while others are jet-setter favorites and priced accordingly. This article presents southern Sardinia. Companion articles present northern Sardinia and central Sardinia.

Cagliari has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The old city, called the Castle, lies on a hilltop and offers an excellent view of the Gulf of Cagliari. The old white limestone city walls are mostly intact. Look for two Thirteenth Century white limestone towers, the St. Pancras Tower and the Elephant Tower. Read the rest of this entry »

Situated in South West England between Somerset and Gloucestershire, through which the rivers Avon and Frome run through, Bristol is the United Kingdom’s ninth most populous city. The city’s prosperous economy owes its existence to the Port of Bristol, British Aerospace industry, Rolls-Royce and its ship-building industry.

Bristol has a population of 400,000, comprising ethnic groups such as English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Ulster, West Indians, Indians, Pakistanis, and others. Though Bristol has a comparatively moderate climate, it is also one of the warmest and sunniest cities in the United Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »

The Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year in Munich, Germany during late September and early October and is an important part of Bavarian culture. It is one of the most famous events in the city and the world’s largest fair, with some six million people attending every year.

And you won’t just find Oktoberfest happening in Germany, either. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations – modelled after the Munich event.

Essentially a beer festival, every festival begins with a keg of beer tapped by the Mayor of Munich who declares “O’zapft is!” – Bavarian for “It’s tapped!” A special Oktoberfest beer is brewed for the occasion, which is slightly darker and stronger in both taste and alcohol and served in a one-litre-tankard called Mass. Read the rest of this entry »