Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and is a relatively easy city to explore on foot.  Many of the top places are within close walking distance to the main central areas for visitors – Dong Khoi Street and the Saigon River in District One. Five of the top places to visit [...]

First of all, avoid travelling during peak times, such as the schools’ half-term holiday in February. This is especially important if schools across the UK opt for the same week, and even more so should this occur at the same time as the similar break that French schools take. If the timing is right, the [...]

Cruises which set sail from the United Kingdom are becoming more and more popular with UK travellers.  It is estimated that four out of every ten cruises booked by a Briton this year will set sail from a UK port.  The Mediterranean remains the most popular cruise destination for ships that depart from UK ports, [...]

Travellers who are looking for the best in luxury holidays are sure to find plenty of choice in the island country of Barbados. Settlers in this small island country in the Lesser Antilles date back to Amerindians arriving from Venezuela between the 4th and 7th Century AD, followed by Caribs from South America in the [...]

As close as you can come to heaven on earth, a Caribbean cruise is something every holidaymaker should experience at least once in a lifetime – preferably more than once!  With sands every bit as white and seas and skies every bit as blue as you see on TV, the Caribbean islands must be seen [...]

Paris is a city that needs no introduction.  Its reputation as a centre for style, fashion and the arts is world-famous.  Its attractions are iconic and yet, if you’ve never been, you have missed something. The city itself is like an intoxicating perfume, one that will envelope you from the moment you arrive and linger [...]

Public holidays, the festive season, family gatherings and the cold winter weather will have people thinking about cruise holidays. If you like to plan ahead, now is the best time to consider cruise holidays for 2012.  For those with a busy lifestyle that simply cannot afford a long time away, a short cruise could be [...]

Sometimes travellers just do it for the challenge to get a cheap holiday, while at other times they do it so they can finally afford the trip of their dreams. Either way many people love to get in on travel deals, including last minute cruises.   Many travellers confess that they use every resource they can [...]

Southern California has perfect weather for 12 months of the year and is one of the best places to go if you want to relax and unwind; you can do as much or as little as you like.  Head to the beach and visit the Santa Monica pier, or see how many theme parks you [...]

As the cooler weather slowly approaches, so do the thoughts of taking a cruise. If you are in the market for cruise deals, consider these few tips as a way to ensure you get what it is you are looking for, at the price you want. First, it pays to know your cruise line. There [...]