Europe a la Carte

Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist city destinations in the world. Its streets are always full of people, regardless of the season. It is a favourite city break destination for British tourists: famous because of its good weather, its delicious Mediterranean food and its spectacular architecture - cradle of artists as important as Gaudí. But Barcelona is much more than a simple tourist city. Probably, most of you already know the typical and always crowded tourist streets, monuments,...

Like many parents, we’re constantly dragging our children along to art museums. And like many parents, we are accustomed to groans of “Oh no, not another museum!”Museums are starting to realize the importance of courting their future visitors and, as parents, it’s nice to see how many art museums have started to put together age-appropriate information and activity guides for children.One small museum that gets it right is the Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Chances are,...

Here are our travel tips for ten things to do while on an Amsterdam holiday that will ensure you have an amazing time.Amsterdam Canal CruiseWhat better way to experience Amsterdam than to cruise the canals? From boat level, you get a fascinating view of the city. This is simply a must-do and is one of our recommended ways to get around the city.Van Gogh MuseumArt lovers will marvel at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which has the largest collection anywhere of Van Gogh works - and apparently,...

Malta is fringed with small coves and wide bays, where shallow water laps beautiful sandy beaches. Here are my top four sandy beaches in Malta.Mellieha BeachMellieha beach lies in the northeast of the island, just off the road to the Gozo ferry, which makes it very accessible. This was my favourite Malta beach; the water was calm so I enjoyed my swim there, although it was rather cold initially (we were in Malta in late May). It’s a good beach for kids as the water is shallow until quite far...

Bath is known as the oldest tourist destination in Britain and is famous for both its Roman baths and its typical Georgian architecture, and being just 100 miles from London makes it a relatively easy destination for visitors to reach. This compilation of the top things to do in Bath includes the sights dating right back to ancient times, but also has plenty of highlights for Jane Austen fans too!Landmarks in BathAny holiday in Bath isn't complete without a visit the Roman baths. They’re on...

Spain’s “second city” of Barcelona easily rates as one of the best cities to visit in Europe - it’s got historical sights, fantastic culture, delicious food, and you can even spend the day at the beach - what a great combination. If you’re planning your trip then check this list of ten things to do in Barcelona for some useful tips.La BoqueriaLet’s travel first with our stomachs: Barcelona’s enormous outdoor markets are a great place for either an aimless wander or a...