There are thirteen public holidays celebrated each year in France. In addition to these, French schools enjoy five sets of breaks, with at least two of these being two-week periods each.

A holiday is always an opportunity to get away from the boring daily routine of work or school. Choosing France as a vacation destination is always a good idea. The capital city of Paris offers lots of activities during any of the French holidays. Hotels in the city rank among the world’s best.

Here are five of the best hotels in Paris where families can stay and have full enjoyment of their first ever vacation in France:
Read the rest of this entry

When you’re in love, there’s a desire to share it with the world, and it’s a big world out there. There are plenty of places across the continents to proclaim your connection. Since the trip is just as important as the destination, here’s a selection of the top ten most romantic destinations where you can create enough memories to last a lifetime.

Glamorous Santorini, Greece, in the southern Aegean’s Cyclades islands, curves round a giant lagoon, a caldera left by a volcanic eruption. The island’s capital, Fira, clings to cliffs above, providing stunning views of the lagoon below. Santorini’s nightlife has become as hot as its volcanic past. Ruins, including the volcanic ash- preserved town of ancient Akrotiri, amaze those with a bent for ancient history. Some of the most interesting places to visit; Santorini Sailing, Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Red Beach, Santorini Volcano and the  Ancient Thera. Hydrofoils, ferries and catamarans connect Santorini to other islands and the mainland.
Read the rest of this entry