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Finding late ski deals

There are some great late ski deals to be snapped up at various times of the year and they could well be your ticket to a spectacular holiday that you'll never forget. Whether you're an experienced skier or a complete novice there have rarely been more opportunities to hit the slopes for less, with tour operators always keen to make sure there rooms and their holidays are as close to capacity as possible. E ...

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Cheap Car Hire Turkey

One of the main reasons why it is worth investing in a car hire when travelling is due to the possibilities it opens up for you and convenience. Before embarking on your trip, if you are planning to visit multiple cities of your chosen destination, being independently mobile is your best option. Turkey is a country lying geographically in both Europe and Asia. In fact, its largest city – Istanbul, is the on ...

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A Honeymoon in the Canary Islands!

When love is in the air and the bells are ringing, some are willing to pay a hefty price for a perfect honeymoon destination. Whether they can afford it or not, some will spend up to a few thousand dollars per night on their honeymoon. But not everyone is willing to pay that much. There are affordable options out there that can offer a romantic getaway without breaking the bank account! While some Europeans ...

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A Different Way to Explore Europe

[caption id="attachment_6112" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="photo credit: tgeyacht.com"][/caption] Have you ever thought of taking a cruise to explore the treasures of Europe? Like touring Europe on a luxury Mediterranean cruise. European cruises are great in many aspects. One being that, everything is at your “finger tips”. Nothing to worry about considering that when you backpack on land, the t ...

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Sun, Bathe and Party in Benidorm, Spain

Say flamenco, paella and ceviche and everyone will scream out Spain! Almost everyone can agree that Spain is a country full of culture. But as you travel south to the beach area, you'll probably meet more British than Spaniards. Benidorm is one of the most popular beach resorts along the Spanish coast, along with other renowned places such as Marbella, Malaga and Torremolinos. There is certainly a reason fl ...

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Top Spanish MUST SEEs to Experience

When planning a trip to Spain, you need to consider a few things beyond exploring the popular, tourist destinations.There are a few small essential Spanish parts of life to experience, in order to get that true feeling for the culture. So before you book a Spain holidaybe sure to add these things to your travel bucket. Explore the architecture designs of Antoni Gaudi. His architecture is famous and unique a ...

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Getting around Turkey

From coastline to ruins and villages, Turkey is a country for all types of travelers. But getting around Turkey can always be a bit tricky. There is abundance of ways to get around the country, from boat, bus, train, car/motorcycle, planes, hitching, and bicycles.  Yet, learning what transportation route is the most affordable, safe, quickest, and effective can be a bit difficult considering how many option ...

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Menorca; Summer hot spot for Europeans

[caption id="attachment_6074" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="photo credit: in2menorca.com"][/caption] Just off the coast of Spain a small island called Menorca is known for one of the best summer vacation spots within Europe. Many Europeans flock to this island because of its sandy golden beaches, clear turquoise waters, and it’s spectacular scenery across the countryside. But to find the best, quie ...

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Hiking Mount Ararat in Turkey

If you're looking for some adventure on a dormant volcano, look no further than Turkey. 1,500 km southeast from bustling markets of Istanbul  sits the highest mountain in Turkey,  Mount of Agri and its Ararat peak at 5, 137m, a paradise for mountaineering climbers in the region.  Mount Agri is between the cities of Agri and Igdir, right by the borders of Iran and Armenia, consider a car hire in Turkey. Alth ...

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Toronto filmmaker’s official indie-movie website launches!

In January, we featured the launch of the official Turysta trailer. Now, you get the real thing! Check out some really cool insights and a lot more interesting information on the official Turysta website. www.turystathemovie.com The simple and elegant feel of the website showcases the aesthetic tone of the trailer and this “coming soon” picture. The main page – a “postcard themed image” of the main characte ...

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