The Wye Valley is perhaps the most scenic region in the United Kingdom. Situated on the border between England and Wales, it consists of dense, green woodland and dramatic limestone gorges. Designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty in 1971, it is the birthplace of British tourism and has attracted visitors from far and wide for over a hundred years.

The River Wye is one of the region’s most popular attractions and winds its way through the idyllic landscape, from Plynlimon to the River Severn, on a picturesque 150-mile journey. In the past, it was used to transport coal, iron and stone and played an important role in the region’s industrial heritage. Nowadays the river is popular with canoeists and water-sport enthusiasts.

The AONB designation covers almost 130 square miles, spanning the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. It one of 40 designated areas found in England and Wales, and exemplifies the region’s beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

The site upon which the city of Dublin is located, has a history of settlement going back over 1,000 years when Vikings settled in the area. Today Dublin is a major cultural center, and it is only fitting that it is home to several top quality museums. No matter what your particular interest, Dublin more than likely has a museum that will cater to your interest. The museums can loosely be divided into three categories, art galleries, historic and libraries.

History Museums

The history of Dublin and Ireland is catered for in detail by the National Museum of Ireland and the National History Museum. The National History Museum deals with the natural history of Ireland. Read the rest of this entry »

A holiday to the Caribbean offers you the chance to visit some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Virtually every island of the Caribbean will have beaches that amaze; with crystal clear blue seas, sugar white sand & palm trees.

To help you choose where to go and more importantly what beach to choose, we have complied a list of the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean.

1. Palm Beach (Aruba) – Idyllic beach setting with superb white sand.

2. Grand Anse Beach (Grenada) – 3km beach with sugar-white sand, lots of space & shallow waters. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bahamas are a good example of what most people think of when someone talks about an island paradise. The islands have had an exciting history, with illegal activities and periods of economic prosperity and poverty.

The history of the Bahamas begins with the Lukku-cairi who were the first settlers on the islands. They were originally from South America and settled the islands around the 9th century AD after they wandered up through the Caribbean to the Bahamas. They were also known by a couple of other names, the Lucayans, the Arawaks or, as Columbus mistakenly called them in, Indians. Columbus was mistaken in naming them, because he thought he had landed in the East Indies and designated the natives as Indians. Read the rest of this entry »

Cancun is certainly the most luxurious destination in the Mexican Caribbean. Offering all of the finer things in life, the Hotel Zone and downtown areas of Cancun are brimming with top notch entertainment and relaxation opportunities. With everything from couture shopping to gourmet dining and exquisite spa treatments, Cancun is the place to indulge and treat yourself like royalty. With the splendor of the Mexican Caribbean in the background, Cancun spas and resorts blend traditional Mayan techniques with innovative technology. Therapeutic treatments, such as thalassotherapy – the use of seawater to relax and rejuvenate – and traditional hot stone massage, offer guests the opportunity to decompress at the beginning or end of a Cancun vacation. Read the rest of this entry »