Saturday, January 28, 2012

Tunisia Holidays


If you fancy somewhere different to the mainstream Mediterranean resorts but still only a short flight from the UK, offering great beaches, an excellent range of hotels and friendly locals, look no further than a holiday in Tunisia.

Tunisia is a fantastic country of contrasts, from the fertile Med in the north to the Sahara desert in the south. Tunisia is a great place to enjoy the warm Mediterranean sunshine and have a relaxing holiday. Hotels range from basic to luxury 5* beachfront properties and there is something for all budgets. All the resorts have fantastic golden sandy beaches and are ideal for anyone who loves the beach. Most of the resorts have low key nightlife and evenings are spent in the hotel, many of which offer entertainment. However the popular resorts of Port El Kantaoui and Yasmine Hammamet have a selection of bars and restaurants as well as a disco or two!

Holidays in Tunisia do not need to be just confined to the beach, there is lots of history including the historical city of Carthage that was founded by the Phoenicians and later became a powerful city under the Roman Empire. There are many other impressive sites such as the ampitheatre of El Djem is worth a visit and the museum of Bardo. As well as the historic sites the famous film set of Star Wars or the English Paitent are popular days out. Whatever you feel like doing in Tunisia, it does offer more than just a beach holiday.

Eating and drinking out offer excellent value for money thanks to the good exchange rate for the pound against the Dinar. Tunisia produces it's own wine and alcohol is freely available in bars and restaurants. Most hotels serve western style food however local specialities are worth trying with the seafood dishes very tasty. Couscous is the national dishes and served with lamb, chicken, fish and lots of vegetables and widely available.

Tunisia holidays are available all year round from many UK airports and as it is only a three hour flight offers a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of larger resorts. For a great deal on a Tunisia holiday see our website today!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Holiday Sale - An Extra 10% Discount


Pack your case, get your sun glasses and sun cream and grab a bargain in our weekend sale and save up to an additional 10% on our already low cost holidays. We have fantastic late deals to hot destinations such as The Gambia, Goa, Egypt as well as popular hotels in the Canaries.

For summer we have great savings on holidays in Tunisia, Turkey and Bulgaria as well as the main Spainish destinations such as Benidorm, Majorca and the Costa Del Sol. Whatever you are looking for see our website today for the big sale weekend!

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Greek Islands - Great Holiday Choice


Greece has been in the press recently for all the wrong reasons, however it is still very much business as usual in all the popular tourist hotspots and holidays in the Greek Islands represent fantastic value for money!

If you are looking for stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, friendly people, great food and loads of history, you cannot go far wrong with the Greek Islands. Each one has it's own charm and history but one thing guaranteed is the warm welcome from the friendly locals who will treat you like an old friend. From large international resorts to more traditional villages there is something for everyone on a Greek holiday.

Many tourists still head for the long time favourites such as Corfu, Crete and Rhodes, however other previously lesser known islands such as Santorini, Skiathos, Samos and Lesvos have been making a big push in the last few years and have firmly established themselves as great destinations in their own right.

Accommodation on the Greek islands ranges from basic self catering to luxury 5* hotels and there is something to suit all budgets and tastes. Many people prefer to go self catering or bed and breakfast so they can try the local tavernas and restaurants that serve up fabulous local specialities and give them the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the Greek people quite often late into the night or early hours!.

For culture and history fans, head to Crete or Rhodes for lots of historic sites that take you back in time. The Greek god Zeus was said to have been born on Crete and the many archaeological sites will keep you as busy as you want to be. The acropolis at Lindos is an impressive site sitting high above the town and looking over the sea. Rhodes Town harbour was once the site of the Colossus of Rhodes, which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

For bright lights and late nights the popular party resorts of Faliraki on Rhodes, Laganas on Zante, Kavos on Corfu, Kardemena on Kos and Malia on Crete are a perfect choice. They all have lots of bars, restaurants and night clubs that go on well into the early hours, during high season these resorts are jumping and have all the summer tunes. All the resorts have great sandy beaches too which is a great place to recover after the partying the night before!

What ever you look for on a holiday in Greece, there is an island to suit everyone, have a look at our website or give us a call to find your perfect holiday deal!