Download this guide here! The romantic and ancient city of Venice is one of the world’s favourite tourism destinations, with travellers from across the planet arriving day by day at Marco Polo Airport. This ultra-modern facility, named after the explorer who ‘discovered’ China, lies five miles to the north of the watery city in its mainland suburb of Tessara. The airport serves both visitors to Venice on business or pleasure and also the travel needs of inhabitants in nearby towns. International carriers, low-cost, charter and cargo airlines use the facility, one of the busiest in Europe. Its upgraded terminal was opened in 2002 and is already close to capacity, with traffic continuing to expand. The terminal has three floors, with the ground floor given over to arrivals and the first floor to departures. Two lounges, 60 check-in desks and a comprehensive range of traveller facilities deal comfortably at present with the seven million passengers who Read more…

Download this guide here! Set on the sea, but strangely not of it as are most maritime cities, Valencia is an amazing mix of the old and the new or, to put it more dramatically, the medieval and the ultra and post-modern. Famed for its magnificent ancient buildings, this city is also home to a selection of the most avant-garde and imaginative post-modern structures the architectural mind can create. The most famous is the City of Arts and Sciences, a massive curved confection of museums designed by son of the city and master Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Largely known only as an industrial centre with a quaint old city until the late 1980s, Valencia has developed over the last 20 years or so into a fascinating visitor destination boasting fine hotels, delicious traditional cuisine based mainly on seafood and a lively nightlife. It’s also capitalising fully on its glorious ancient buildings and its spectacular festivals, Read more…

Download this guide here! The city of Toulouse lies in the Midi-Pyrenees region of southwestern France, exactly half-way between the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. It the fourth-largest city in the country and became a hub for spaceflight and aviation some 20 years ago, with Airbus the largest employer of the 400,000 citizens who now work in the sector. Set along the banks of the Garonne River, Toulouse was first settled in the Roman era, with many of its streets still following their ancient equivalents. In the Middle Ages, the city became wealthy through the sale of the blue pigment, woad, extracted from local plants. Downtown Toulouse is the city’s ancient heart, small enough to explore on foot and packed with beautiful old mansions, churches, municipal buildings, monasteries and an ancient bridge. Meandering through the old quarter is the famous Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in its own right. Toulouse is known as Read more…

Hiring a vehicle can either be stressful or a walk in the park. When traveling abroad it’s very important to not only know which car hire company suits your needs but that you know where the place is. With many companies now offering a plethora of extras, such as, satellite navigation units (GPS in other countries), finding not only the right company but the best deal can be a nightmare for some people. For people who have seen the film Plaines, Trains and Automobiles will see how frustrating it can be to hire a vehicle. Having  the correct documents with you will make getting your vehicle extremely easy, if you don’t have the correct documents this could prove a very stressful and bad start to your holiday. Some of the best places to rent a vehicle in America are Hertz, Hertz are a great company. They offer great prices and a wide range of vehicle Read more…

The most obvious answer to this question would be a snow plow, thought a snow plow would without doubt be the best option, it’s not a practical solution for everyone to run out and buy one. Could you imagine main roads being jammed with nothing but snow plows. A more suitable solution would be a powerful and sturdy 4×4 vehicle such a Humvee or a Land Rover. Thought these would be the easiest to control on snowy road, this is not a cheap or practical option for everyone. Another option would be a very reliable front-wheel drive vehicle, here are some of the most popular vehicles, the Subaru Outback, Volvo XC90, Volkswagen Touareg, Ford Taurus X and Hyundai Santa Fe. If your vehicle has been taken care of and has experienced no serious issues, most vehicles will be able to travel with relative safety in winter conditions. The Toyota Hilux would be an awesome choice, Read more…

Download this guide here! Famous for its luxury resorts, historical venues and theme parks, Tampa is a prosperous city in West Central Florida that offers loads of entertainment. Tampa is the second-largest city in West Central Florida and has become a thriving tourist destination. The city is divided into five districts, where you can explore the historic town of Ybor City and discover the trendy downtown area, featuring posh restaurants and vibrant nightlife. Getting there Most UK visitors begin their journey at Tampa International Airport (TPA), located 11kms west of the central business district. It offers more than 70 direct flights to both domestic and international destinations, including Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Although most flights departing from the UK do not directly fly into Tampa, many air carriers offer flights that have only one short layover. Continental Airlines, British Airways and US Airways are just some of the air carries that offer flights from Read more…

Download this guide here! London’s ‘third airport’ after Heathrow and Gatwick, Stansted is located in the countryside of Essex at Stansted Mountfitchet, some 48kms to the northwest of London. The airport is a somewhat uncomfortable neighbour for the surrounding sleepy Essex villages which maintain traditional ways of life. Stansted’s role as a major hub for a plethora of low-cost airlines has made it the third-busiest airport in the UK, with Ryanair its biggest user serving over 100 international destinations. As many as 13 other budget carriers are served here, including easyJet, Air Berlin, BMIbaby, Germanwings and even AirAsia, with a flight to Kuala Lumpur and Albanian Airlines running to Tirana. In addition, Stansted Airport hosts seasonal charters to holiday destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa via Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson and several other travel companies. Frequent-flyer holidaymakers are almost certain to have used Stansted at least once. Getting there Provided there isn’t a Read more…

Download this guide here! The major port city of Southampton lies on Southampton Water, 120kms to the southwest of London. Set on the confluence of two rivers, the test and the Itchen, the city is famous for its maritime connections. Settled for over 2,000 years, first by the Romans as a defensive port and an important trading centre for nearby Winchester, medieval Southampton was established by the 10th century and continued as an important port town. Surviving medieval structures, such as the city walls, the castle’s bailey wall, the ancient water system and medieval houses, give a glimpse of the wealth of the city through the Middle Ages and later, fuelled by the wine trade with France and England’s wool and cloth exports. The city has been a focus for military deployment during times of conflict from the French wars in the 18th century to WWII. Nowadays, Southampton is best known as the base for Read more…