Alternative Holiday Ideas – Fun and Unusual Vacations on a Budget in the UK

It’s that time of year again. The daffodils are out and the clocks have gone forward meaning that it is officially Spring time! This means it’s almost time to start clearing out the garage, get the rust off the BBQ in anticipation of the great British summer and think about booking a holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Italian Honeymoon Destinations

If you are looking for romance, it is difficult to beat an Italian honeymoon destination. An Italian honeymoon is by definition a top honeymoon spot when it comes to romance. The grandeur of Rome, the splendor of Florance or Venice and the shopping in Milan make an Italian honeymoon the dream destination for many couples. But there is more to Italy than its magnificent cites full of breathtaking architecture. There are also great beaches in Sicily and on the Amalfi coast and rolling hills in Tuscany for you to enjoy on your romantic honeymoon. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Shop Smartly for Fashion in Paris

Going to Paris for a shopping spree needs not put your household finances down for the next two years. It simply requires a little planning, and being let in on little-known shops offering bargain basement deals.

Paris is a shopping mosaic

Those of you who visited Paris already know that from a shopper’s perspective, the city is divided in broad sections where stores of the same trade tend to congregate. A mosaic of many colors, tastes, and price ranges.

Take Saint-Germain-des-Prés, for instance. The highest part of the famed area, situated closest to Boulevard St Germain, is home to designer clothing stores, sidewalk cafés and restaurants. Dive in, and your footsteps will lead you to Rue de Seine where the art galleries have drawn together. Read the rest of this entry »