Intriguing Getaway
A tour to explore a region of sprawling vineyards, rolling hills, charming old cities, masterpieces of art and gourmandise: visit the magnificent Florence, the “cradle of the renaissance”, Pisa with its amazing leaning tower, medieval Lucca, Siena, famous for the Palio horse race, the Chianti area, Montepulciano and Montalcino, known all over the world for […]
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An itinerary perfect for a family or a few friends who would like to discover the tastes of the Slovenian regions.
Because Slovenia lies at the crossroads of the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain, and the Dinaric Mountain Range, through the centuries, the individual Slovenian regions have developed various forms of economic activity, ways of […]
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Self discover the highlights of the Low Countries… a delightful package of ancient, historic chateaux and delicious cuisine, bound together with more unspoiled off-the-beaten-track delights than heretofore imaginable.
The Benelux is the name for a economic union formed by three countries of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg, a definite precursor of the European (Economic) Union. As such, […]
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Plenty of old-world; rarified and romantic, where the riches of centuries lavishly unfold before you in eight unforgettable days! This is a classic German road trip filled with churches, castles and half-timbered houses, a drive that takes you through mountains, pristine farmland and bustling cities. It also takes in a part of the famous […]
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Castles and Convents… a medieval treasure chest where Romanesque and Gothic art mix with an un-crowded and beautiful countryside far from today’s accelerated pace… a slower look at life. These are unique places that provide special experiences.
Each Pousada in Portugal is a unique place, usually located in carefully restored monuments or traditional locations that provide […]
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Go ahead, have your fling at Flamenco! Guitars, castanets, shimmering veils, flashing eyes and the mounting fusillade of heel taps. It’s all part of the grand escapade! Andalusia has a wealth of culture that will take you way back in history, with major archaeological sites, the legacy of the different cultures and civilizations that made […]
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London to Edinburgh or Edinburgh to London… you choose! Either way it’s chock-a-block with history, thatched cottages, castles, picture-post card villages… and jolly good fun!
The Cotswolds is a range of hills in west-central England within the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, extending into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Officially designated an […]
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Romantic legends, pirates and smugglers, castles and cottages, all out of the timeless past and neatly packaged for an experience you’ll never forget!
The Cotswolds is a range of hills in west-central England within the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, extending into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Officially designated an Area of […]
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A first time visitor to Egypt wanting to discover the ancient history of the country would do well to book a Nile or a lake Nasser (or both) cruise, as this was historically (for the Nile) the way to visit the temples and tombs located along the river. Cruising along the Nile, whose banks are […]
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There’s a new way to enjoy cruising the Nile, on a small, traditional craft with a pace that suits the river, a Dahabiya boutique sailboat, the closest expereince to having your own private yacht. Dahabiyas are larger than a felucca, some 50 meters long, yet not under the motor power of a normal Nile cruiser. […]
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