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  • 10 best cultural city breaks this Spring

    10 best cultural city breaks this Spring The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and you've stowed away your winter coat. Oh yes, it's well and truly spring but it may not be time to hit the beach just yet. Should you have been hibernating all season (like most of us) and need to recharge your batteries it may be time for a quick cultural city break. The beach destinations of Europe aren't at their most sizzling but this doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a city escapade in the meantime. From the castles of Prague to the museums of Paris; the concert halls of Vienna to the ancient ruins of Athens, these are Easyvoyage's top 10 picks for a cultural city break this Spring. So make ...Read more

  • 10 places to party this spring

    10 places to party this spring Need to shake away those last few remaining April shower blues? If like us, you're itching for (the real) spring to arrive and need to let your hair down after a seemingly never ending winter, check out our list of party hotspots this spring. If you like your clubbing holidays but would like to go somewhere that doesn't include Ibiza, Berlin or the Greek islands; why not head to Istanbul, Lisbon or even Belgrade? They're all within easy reach - only a short flight away and you're there to party until you can party no more - for the weekend, or longer! With the weather (slowly) warming up get in there before the summer hordes set in! Words by ...Read more

  • A family holiday at a bizarre hotel

    A family holiday at a bizarre hotel It's not just because we wrote this feature that we want you to read it, but also because the 10 hotels that you are about to read about are some of the craziest places you could ever even imagine staying at, which might just inspire you to look further than the average standard hotel the next time you go on holiday. Come away with us and get a preview of what you could be up to this Easter. Stay on the Fijian seafloors, or come and get high with us in the Netherlands. Our favourite, however, is staying in a transparent bubble on a beach in the South of France or at Berlin's Propeller Island. But we don't want to spoil the surprise, so read on ...Read more

  • A fresh Starck to the New Year

    A fresh Starck to the New Year Few designers can claim to have had as large an impact on hotels over the last 20 years than Frenchman Philippe Starck. Although irritatingly self-congratulatory (he was recently named one of the biggest meglomaniacs around by Le Point magazine), one cannot deny his unparalleld vision and passion for creating hotels which are not only comfortable and innovative, but which also bring to life new concepts in, and ways of thinking about, travel and accommodation. Here is a selection of his hotels from around the world to give you ideas for New Year's Eve, which is slowly but surely creeping nearer and nearer... ...Read more

  • A holiday on a budget: think quality not quantity

    A holiday on a budget: think quality not quantity The severe austerity that we are going through in the UK at the moment is no secret, especially when you look at your bank balance mid-month and you wonder how you are going to make ends meet let alone how you are going to be able to afford a holiday this year. We have pooled some of our key tips for piecing together a holiday of a lifetime on a shoestring - really. Seeing as you're probably going to shell out for the one holiday this year, think about quality rather than quantity as the aim isn't just finding sun, but with all the stress that comes with ongoing financial problems, we need to start looking at ways of relaxing as much as possible ...Read more

  • A little bit of footballing history

    A little bit of footballing history Not only is football by far the number one sport on the UK, but it is without doubt the most followed sport around the globe. While some of us play the 'beautiful game' regularly, others amongst us content themselves by watching on TV from the comfort of the sofa. Seeing as there are so many British football fans, we've decided to dedicate a whole Special Report to the phenomenon. easyvoyage.co.uk gives you 10 of the world's most mythic staduims; places of great important to football fanatics the planet over having witnessed scenes of ecstasy and despair, achievement and failure, great players and moments of history. So, get ready for the big ...Read more

  • A room with view into the wild

    A room with view into the wild This week, we are exploring different destinations offering a view with a difference. Stay right in the heart of the wild, definitely not for the faint-hearted! From the familiar grounds of a farm in Tunisia, to something a little more exotic and stay in a hotel built in an actual zoo in the Canaries. A little further out, we also explore the mangrove and luxuriant forests of Costa Rica where crocodiles roam free among other species. Perhaps your cup of tea is discovering the flamboyant inhabitants of the Kenyan savannah! Whatever takes your fancy, there's something for the whole family, be it the kids, the parents or the grand parents! So embark ...Read more

  • A sporting tour of the planet!

    A sporting tour of the planet! What about making the most of your next holiday by going all healthy and sporty in a truly exotic location? Leave the beer cans behind and head for a real adventure! Easyvoyage heads all over the planet to put together a selection of sporty activities in destinations well worth a visit. Kite surf along the Mozambique savannah, in the Canary Islands or in the Dominican Republic, dune buggy in northeasternast Brazil or through the wild parts of Mozambique, tee off in the Costa del Sol also known as 'Costa del Golf', hike across La Reunion, dive in the Maldives, fish in Senegal, paraglide in Madeira, go white water rafting in Quebec or on the Colorado ...Read more

  • A summer holiday romance...in september

    A summer holiday romance...in september The holidays are over for most and the kids are back to school. So if you didn't head off this summer, there couldn't be a better time to take that well-deserved break with your other half; the crowds have thinned, children are nowhere to be seen, prices are easier on the wallet and most importantly, the weather is still warm. So treat yourselves, start planning your next romantic holiday and prolong your summer! Stuck for inspiration? Here are our top ten picks for a lovers getaway in the sun. By Richelle Harrison Plesse ...Read more

  • A walk down the most expensive streets in the world

    A walk down the most expensive streets in the world Even just walking down these famous world thoroughfares makes ones feel chicer, richer and hipper, never mind having the means to actually go into any of their shops and purchase something. Only the very fortunate will have the privilege of crossing the threshold where an exclusive welcome, luxury objects and prices to match await. The rest of us will have to do with sitting in a coffee shop, for a one or two figure sum only, and gaze at the lucky passersby who can justify a trip to the most expensive streets in the world. Here is our selection of 10 select shopping avenues which separate the mega-wealthy from the mere well-offs! ...Read more

  • A world culinary tour: 10 new horizons

    A world culinary tour: 10 new horizons Local cuisine is an integral part of a trip to many countries and for certain destinations the gastronomy merits the journey itself. Those seeking the highest of standards should choose their hotel with a great amount of care as countries that are not particularly renowned for their cuisine may be hiding some real surprises. So, where is the best place to head off to tickle those taste buds? Below is a (non-exhaustive) selection of 10 destinations where you'll not be able to bear the wait until dinner time, certain to eat well, but each with their own distinctive style. Bon appétit! ...Read more

  • Across the Channel: beachside France

    Across the Channel: beachside France French beaches have been proving extremely popular with the British masses since the nineteenth century and post-crisis, their popularity has only increased. Boasting mounds of historical sites, a lively family atmosphere, top fitness facilities, chic hangouts or celeb-studded yachts, French beaches have something to cater for all tastes. Some beaches have become known as the original starting place for swimsuit fashion trends (Dinard, Deauville, La Baule?), whilst others are well-known for the splendour of aristocrat villas and entertainment to match like the hippodrome, casino and a number high-end hotels. Others have become famous for the Heat ...Read more

  • Affordable family holidays for the February half-term

    Affordable family holidays for the February half-term No sooner has the memory of Christmas and New Year faded than the next holiday period creeps up on us as the winter sets in. February half-term is just weeks away and you may not have had to time to think of or find a suitable destination for a week's (or less) family holiday. Well we have come up with a few ideas of places to head off to and for the most part they are sunny ones too! Not only are the offers we have uncovered affordable, we have also told you where to find them. So don't fret about not having enough time or money to make your kids' school holidays special, you'll find all you need right here. Just remember that prices may have ...Read more

  • Around the world in 18 holes

    Around the world in 18 holes The number of golfers is on the rise every year. Once a sport reserved for the elite and for a long time seen as old-fashioned, the sport is now enjoyed by everyone from the young to the old who see progress in the activity as a challenge. Playing abroad not only often means better weather but also the discovery of a different culture and the fall in prices of green fees. What's more, the hotels are often on the courses' doorstep. So here are 10 ideas of golfing destinations where you can test your swing on your next holiday. ...Read more

  • Around the world with Norman Foster

    Around the world with Norman Foster Something a little different this week, when we head around the world to visit the audacious architectural creations of Foster+Partners. Lead by Lord Norman Foster, champion architect, the group is renowned for its avant-garde glass and aluminium clad structures. Starting with the world famous Gherkin in London (pictured), to Switzerland for environmental innovation at the height of architecture, we continue our exploration with Singapore's space-vessel-like train station, Valencia's award-winning congress centre, Berlin's magnificent Free University, the pyramid-shaped Peace Palace in Kazakhstan, Malaysia's Petronas University, St Etienne's Zenith ...Read more

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