Sun, Fun and Siestas in Spain

Spain is a hugely popular holiday destination; British holidaymakers are particularly taken with the laid back Spanish vibe – including that famous Spanish staple – the siesta! Whether you are after a sun-drenched beach getaway or a sophisticated city break, Spain does both exceptionally well. Holidays to Spain are ideal for those wanting to travel […]

Top 5 Things to Do for Free in Seville

Guest Author: Will Peach Will Peach is one of the site editors over at Gap Daemon, the gap year travel community website for backpackers and gap year travellers. Don’t make the mistake of missing out on Seville during one of your Spain holidays. For budget travellers, Andalucia’s capital has plenty more to offer than scorching summers […]

Barcelona to French Riviera (Nice & Monaco)

25 – 26 June 2010 Official Contiki Itinerary Day 8: Barcelona to French Riviera Travel through the charmingly rustic region of Provence to Arles. Then it’s on to the glamorous French Riviera. Contiki Village (B,D) • Scenic drive along the Cote d’Azur • Visit the historic city of Arles Day 9: French Riviera Stroll through […]

Beaujolais to Barcelona (Spain)

23 – 24 June 2010 In total is was about a ten hour coach trip from Beaujolais to Barcelona. To date I have coped fine on these coach trips, in fact I quite enjoy them because it is downtime where I get a chance to read/type or sleep or simply sit and watch the world […]