Sunday, 22 April 2012

Which UK Festivals You Should Get Tickets For

Because I have worked for a production company that organizes festivals for the last decade, I am consequently in an ideal position to offer you advice regarding which ones you should attend due to the fact that I have been to them all on numerous occasions. Consequently, here are my recommendations for which of the United Kingdom’s numerous festivals you should get tickets to this summer:

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

A Munich Tradition: The Coopers Dance


In as city as old as Munich, esoteric traditions, legendary stories, and mythical histories, whether real or imagines, lay down every alleyway and cobbled street. Of the many exceptional things about the place, the performance of the Cooper’s Dance every seven years is one to watch and explore tha history of.

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Innsbruck Greens

If you fancy a nice stroll during your visit to Innsbruck, be sure to check out the Hofgarten. Not far from your hotel Innsbruck, this protected park is on the edge of the Old Town and spans across ten hectares.

Friday, 17 February 2012

Break Out!


I can still recall those relaxing days of sitting at my favourite pub in Scotland sipping that delicious whisky. It seems like it was yesterday, when in reality it was over three years ago. How time flies when you find that comfortable groove in life, forgetting how enjoyable that Country house hotel Scotland was.

Monday, 13 February 2012

Racing Through the UK

Racing comes in all shapes and forms. From snail racing to speedboats, pitting the speed of one opponent against another is a pastime that can be as cheap or as outlandishly expensive as one wishes. Racing however also requires skill, training, and the right mindset for competition. In the UK, racing automobiles and horses are by far the most popular racing formats. A stay at any of the hotels near Rockingham Raceway outside of Corby will definitely leave you with one clear impression: auto racing is exciting, adventurous, and heart-pounding.

The Top 5 Cultural Attractions in Aberdeenshire

1. Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle stands out as perhaps the best known of Aberdeenshire’s tourist attractions. The estate itself was bought for the crown by Queen Victoria in the year 1852, and since then each generation of the Royal family has continued to add to it – so that the total estate now covers more than 49,000 acres!

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Getting to Know Rural Scotland

While many people are familiar with big Scottish cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, the more remote areas of Scotland remain a mystery to many people. Islands so remote that children have to take a boat to go to school; towns that are home to more highland cows than people; tiny fishing villages where everybody seems to be related to everybody else - these are some of the images that are conjured up when we talk of rural, remote, Scotland, but are they really based in reality?

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Adventure Tourism in the United Kingdom

The British Isles are notable for their varied terrain, which ranges from flat countryside carved by canals and trickling streams, to towering mountains, rushing rivers and crashing waves. As such, Great Britain is awash with opportunities for those who like to indulge in heart-pumping, adrenaline-rushing activities. 

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Camping Scotland

Considered somewhat of the adventurous type, many people thought I had lost my mind when I told them that I wanted to go on a camping trip to Scotland. My family had been to that wonderful country a few times before, but we had always stayed at the Balmoral castle hotel as it offers its guests such an extensive list of luxurious services.

Thursday, 5 January 2012

Bal-morals

Balmoral Castle is located in Royal Deeside, close to Crathie and about 6 miles west of town Ballater. There are many Balmoral Castle hotels in the surrounding area to book a room and with this being the holiday residence for the Royal Family, it does hardly need telling that it shouldn’t be emitted from yours.

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Life Long Friend

Nothing beats a cold beverage on a warm day. Well, maybe there is one thing better. Sitting at my favourite Hotel in Edinburgh centre with a single malt scotch in hand is perhaps the most ideal situation that I could find myself in.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

The Top 5 Churches in Scotland

Scotland is a country that combines a rich, fascinating history, with some of the best scenery anywhere in the British Isles. Check in to a Scottish Highland hotel, and you’ll soon find yourself immersed in a fascinating landscape of forests, lochs and castles.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

The University of Edinburgh

Founded in 1583, Edinburgh University is not only a centre for excellence in teaching and research, but it also stands as one of the city’s most impressive architectural wonders. The best way to admire this majestic building is to book a stay in a luxury Edinburgh hotel, and take the time to explore both the remarkable building, and the surrounding area.

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Rockingham Raceway

Rockingham raceway is one of the most popular venues in the UK for motor sports. Ranking as England’s fastest racing circuit, this Northamptonshire track features a wide range of exciting events; including track days, promotional events, manufacturing shows, conferences, exhibitions and driver training.

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Skiing In Scotland

The mountains in Scotland cannot be described as massive by world standards, but they should not be underestimated when it comes to mountain sports. Although the Scottish climate is a maritime one, dominated by the weather from the Atlantic Ocean, there is still some great skiing to be had at certain times of the year.

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Child Friendly Sardinia


I have never come across a travel destination that is as child friendly as Sardinia, and trust me, I have been looking for quite some time now. I do not really have the option of leaving my children home when I travel for business, as I am relatively new to our neighbourhood and have not established that type of network yet. Regardless, typically there is an abundance of stress that is associated with travelling with my 2 daughters: how to keep them entertained while I am in conferences, making sure that they are well fed, and keeping a close eye on them when we are partaking in various activities throughout the city.

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Health Benefits of Saunas and Steam Rooms

It’s no big secret that saunas, steam rooms and other spa facilities have been used throughout history as a means of keeping people both happy and healthy. Whether it’s the relaxing properties of being shut away from the big, wide world in a shed full of steam, or the direct medical health benefits that sweating and steam gives your skin and lungs, you can’t argue that saunas and steam rooms are good for your mind and body. Here are a few benefits to think about next time you’re whiling away your time in a sauna or steam room: 

Cleansing 

Sweating allows your body to purge the skin of bacteria, dead skin and other foreign bodies. As advanced as our bodies our, keeping our pores open and unclogged is still nigh on impossible without regular care.

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Things To See In Glasgow


Apart from the superb warm and friendly people of the city of Glasgow itself, there are a great many attractions, which are outside the city and easy to get to. You could for example take a trip to see Loch Ness. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the monster after a few shots of whiskey.

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Holidaying In Sardinia


      When planning your trip to Sardinia, the first thing to remember is that if you are not there at the height of summer then it can be really cold, so if you want to take advantage of the clean sea and the fantastic beaches then you should try and visit between the end of May and the beginning of September. Outside of these months the winds that whip over the island from the Mediterranean can be freezing. They are what cause the exceptional rock formations that you will find all over the island, especially in the north-east.

Friday, 19 August 2011

Hints Before Going to Vienna

If you are travelling to Vienna there are many possibilities to do it. A lot depends on which season you prefer, which events you want to attend, whether you like crowds or not etc. There are also several myths and misconceptions about Vienna which are worth mentioning.