Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

5 Great Walled Cities of Europe

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Dave Emery on June 29, 2009  |  No Comments

Remains of the ancient times and an evidence of the long and defensive history of a human settlement, the cities with walls are nowadays cities that breathe history. Europe has some of the best conserved pieces of this kind of architecture.
1. Carcassonne, France
Restored by Viollet-le-Duc, the name of this wonderful city has meanings both in [...]

Tenerife - the Jewel of the Canary Islands

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Dave Emery on June 22, 2009  |  1 Comment

The largest and the most popular island of the Canary Islands is a major Spanish attraction. With its charming landscape, it hosts over 10 million visitors per year. The Tenerife is very popular especially during the Catholic Easter, but it’s one of the few all-year-round open season islands.

Tenerife was not always that prospering, though. The [...]

Charming Sicily - Among Italy’s Best

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Alex Ion on June 18, 2009  |  No Comments

Talking about the best places in your Italian tour, you would probably come across the charming region of Sicily.

One of the greatest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is world renowned to be one of the best places you can be while you are in Italy. Extended for more than 1000km the only thing that [...]

Mardan Palace - Europe’s Most Expensive Hotel

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Dave Emery on June 15, 2009  |  No Comments

Have you ever wanted to live or at least see a place where no expense has been spared? The Turkish Mardan Palace, located in Antalya is exactly that - a hotel where every corner radiates luxury. And it might be a dangerous venture, with the economical crisis and all, but the Russian billionaire, Telman Ismailov, [...]

9 Luxurious European Hotels

posted in: Europe, Featured  |  posted by: Jenn on June 08, 2009  |  4 Comments

Contrary to popular belief, some of the most luxurious hotels in the world are within your reach. They’re no longer exclusive destinations you have to enjoy while watching a scene in a movie or on television.
Some of the world’s most beautiful hotels are more affordable than you think. Visitors touring Europe will certainly enjoy some [...]

The Alhambra: Granada, Spain

posted in: Europe  |  posted by: Dave Emery on June 04, 2009  |  1 Comment

Perched above Granada, Spain, The Alhambra is easily identified as a stronghold; a rigidly symmetrical guardian of the city. From afar, perched at the base of the Sierra Nevada, The Alhambra presents few details. However, approach the fortress from the rear and you’ll notice terraces of ornate gardens interspersed with pools of running water.
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