Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
The Algarve coast offers 120 km (75 mi) of stunning coastline, along with perfect sunny weather. Idyllic sandy beaches backed by craggy and scenic rock formations and several seaside resort towns along the way make it perfect for a family vacation. One particular resort town for the family is the lovely Albufeira. Read on to find out what Albufeira has to offer the...
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, nestling in the Andaman Sea in southern Asia. While its beaches are magical and the city exciting, 70 percent of the island is made up of protected national parks. This makes Phuket a perfect location for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet from the stresses of daily life. Read on for a brief description of five...
A certain 1959 Marilyn Monroe movie was titled Some Like It Hot; however, many are finding southern Europe way too toasty this year. According to a travel company, the current heat wave blasting southern Europe is making travelers change their minds. Instead of heading to favorites like the Costa del Sol in Spain or the Greek islands, they are seeking cooler climes...
Puerto Rico is a US territory, meaning it is easy for Americans to visit, even without a passport. On top of that, new flights are about to make it even easier and cheaper to visit this Caribbean paradise. A new flight service is coming from Avelo Airlines, leaving from New Haven, Connecticut. Read on to find out more about this new service and how little it will...
Cape Town is rightly dubbed the “Mother City” of South Africa, as it was here the settlers first landed. These days the city is a modern Mecca, but still has its roots in the past, with colorful places to explore its history. Meanwhile, Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard offer endless, beautiful sandy beaches for fun in the sun. Moreover, the city is backed by the...
Los Angeles is renowned for Hollywood and the US film and television industry and hosts many film studios. Visitors can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, head to Hollywood Boulevard and the TCL Chinese Theater, or the iconic Walk of Fame. It is even possible to buy maps of the stars’ homes. However, there is also a hidden and unique side to this sprawling city including...
An exciting trend is seeing travelers booked on mystery trips to unknown destinations. They have no idea where they are going until the last minute. Is this the best idea ever for those who can’t decide where to go? It certainly takes away the stress of deciding where to go and what to do. Travel agents booking mystery trips for travelers Have you ever sat there...
Paris is known as a romantic location and is dubbed the City of Light. The city features well-known monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc De Triomphe, and the Louvre. However, besides hosting fascinating museums and art galleries, Paris also features three locations that book lovers and writers will appreciate. Here, we take a brief look at two unique book...
New Orleans is known for its colonial mansion, live jazz, partying the night away and so much more to attract romantic couples. The Louisiana city comes amazingly alive during its extravagant Mardi Gras. However, it is also known for spending time on Bayou Saint John or taking a romantic carriage ride through the French Quarter. You can even take a cruise down the...
As the temperatures continue to rise around the world, what better way to cool down than at a fun water park in southern Spain? The Costa del Sol and Andalucía in general have a great selection of parks to cool visitors down on a family vacation. Read on to find out more about some of the best attractions in southern Spain. Water parks in Andalucía, southern Spain...