The French town of Colmarβwhich is located in the Alsace region of Franceβis a dreamy village full of peaked roofs and placid canals. Starting in late November, Colmar hosts one of Europeβs most beloved Christmas markets. The Colmar market is divided into 6 distinct Christmas markets where visitors can sip on mulled wine, view a…
If the Christmas spirit ever overtakes you at the height of summer and youβre unable to travel to the North Pole, consider visiting the quaint town of Frankenmuth. Bronnerβs Christmas Wonderland β which is the worldβs largest Christmas store β is open year-round. Frankenmuth is known as Michiganβs Little Bavaria, so the Bavarian love of…
Travel to Spain is on the rise, with roughly 138 million tourists visiting Spain in 2024, and the country remains a firm favourite among British holidaymakers, with 18.4 million of Spainβs visitors coming from the UK. While hotels have typically been the accommodation of choice for many Brits holidaying in Spain, villas are an increasingly…
Looking for your next holiday destination? This can be tough with so many incredible places all over the world to consider, but one place that is often overlooked is Andorra. A landlocked country on the border of France and Spain, located in the Pyrenees mountains, Andorra boasts a rich history, breathtaking views, and plenty to…
For the discerning traveller seeking more than sun lounging or city breaks, Italy emerges as an ideal focus for a luxury walking escape. Itβs a uniquely vibrant country where active exploration meets elegant comfort and refined service. From alpine passes to vineyard-draped hillsides, the country offers terrain, culture and hospitality that together create a walking…
Looking to go on holiday, but you arenβt sure about what your destination should look like? The modern world of last-minute holidays provides a myriad of answers. Make the right booking, and youβll be able to enjoy a spontaneous, affordable adventure. However, what the right booking really looks like might depend on your personal tastes…
2,500 years ago, the Etruscans founded an isolated, rugged hilltop town in the Lazio region which eventually became known as Civita di Bagnoregio. Due to its remote location, the fortunes of Civita di Bagnoregio have ebbed and flowed through the centuries. In the 21 st century, the permanent population of the village has teeterd between…
In 1887, a catastrophic earthquake struck Northern Italy. The medieval town of Bussana was badly damaged. Residents had no choice but to flee the ruins and build a new town a short distance from Bussana Vecchia—or, Old Bussana. Bussana Vecchia languished until a wave of settlers in the late 1940s began to illegally inhabit the…