Secret New York

in USA

New York

Visiting New York can be an incredible experience, and it’s scarcely possible to visit without having an itinerary bursting at the seams. With many New York Hotels within walking distance of evergreen and justly famous attractions like Central Park, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to take in the best sights that the city has to offer.

However, if you fancy getting away from the crowds and seeing a few unique gems in the core of the Big Apple that even some native New Yorkers know nothing about, here are some secret sights to add to your list. Continue Reading →

Discovering the Tamer Side of Tenerife

in Spain

Tenerife is one of the Spanish Canary Islands and has a population of about a seven hundred thousand inhabitants, making it the most populated Spanish island.

The island celebrates six traditional festivities each year, so it’s worth planning your trip to Tenerife around these dates to take part. Festivals include the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in February, the feast held twice a year in honour of the Virgin of Candelaria, Corpus Christi, Easter and Holiday of the Cristo de La Laguna in September.

Going to Tenerife doesn’t just mean carnivals, festivals and partying though. If you want to take it easier, here are some tips to discovering the tamer side of the island. You can travel to Tenerife with the Co-operative, so why not check out the latest deals? Continue Reading →

Top Restaurants in Tampa Bay, Florida

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Tampa Bay, Florida

Tampa lies within Florida’s west Coast, less than 25 miles from St. Petersburg. With 20% of its residents originating from Latino descent, the city has various eclectic restaurants, both high-end and casual. Below are some of the highest rated Tampa restaurants worth dining in. Continue Reading →

Five Amazing Places for Families to Explore Together

in General

For a family vacation, nothing beats an excursion into the outdoors. Feed your appetite for adventure and explore some of the world’s most beautiful and exciting locations.

Take in the beautiful Ozark Mountains with a family trip to Ridgedale, Missouri that everyone is sure to remember. The mountains provide a perfect backdrop for exploration and fun. The health-conscious clan will enjoy a hike on the trails while adrenaline junkies will love taking on the paths with an all-terrain vehicle. If your family enjoys nature and excitement, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park offers a water park experience like no other. Created through volcanic activity and swift-flowing streams, the shut-ins form a natural thrill-ride. For a little downtime, the Branson Belle offers paddleboat dinner cruises on Table Rock Lake. Continue Reading →

Cheap holidays in the Canaries

in Spain

Lanzarote

Just because you want to holiday without breaking the bank doesn’t mean you should compromise when it comes to the location, weather and activities you’ll enjoy while you’re away.

So to give you some inspiration, here’s a guide to enjoying budget holidays in 2013 on the Canary Islands.

A possible candidate for the title of ‘the Fortunate Isles’ from Greek mythology thanks to their winterless climate, the Canaries enjoy year-round sunshine, warm temperatures (average highs are in the 20s from January to December) and very little rain – making them the ideal family beach holiday destination. Continue Reading →