I was so looking forward to my Baden-Baden spa experience. The word “Bad” means bath in German. When it is added to the name of the town it means …
14 Brilliant European Weekend Breaks
European countries are so close together that it is possible to visit many over a weekend. From spa towns to exotic cities to glacier lagoons - here are 14 Fantastic European Weekend Breaks

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Montepulciano is quite frankly heaven for wine lovers. This stunning hilltop Tuscan town is ridiculously beautiful and it is just filled with wine. …
I have travelled to Italy quite a few times and it is in my top 5 of all countries in the world. I think Sicily maybe my favourite part of Italy. …
If you are looking for the quintessential French countryside town Saint Antonin Noble Val is it. This beautiful town has been featured in several …
I absolutely loved Latvia. Such a cool and interesting country with so much going on. I first visited Riga and the surrounding areas 10 years ago. I …
I am sure that Verbier Switzerland also looks lovely in the winter. But let’s face it, white can be a bit one dimensional. Particularly when compared …
The Karlovy Vary region is the second smallest in the Czech Republic. It is filled with natural beauty, castles, chateaus and best of all its famous …
Iceland is an incredible country, with impressive geological features and diverse terrain, it’s no doubt a bucket list destination for many. From …
Ah, Puglia Italy! I think this must be where Italians go on their holidays and they have decided to keep rather quiet about it. I visited in December …
Istanbul is one of my favourite cities – I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re …
Monart Spa has appeared on a few lists of best spas in the world yet it seems few people I speak with have heard of it – unless they are Irish. Every …
I had always wanted to go to Innsbruck. I had missed out on previous opportunities to visit on Austria trips so when I was heading to a conference in …
Who needs Vienna? Lovely Graz is the second biggest city in Austria and for me much cuter than its older sibling. It is easy to see why Graz Austria …
Ah Italy. I always say that it is impossible to have a bad time in Italy. Not only are there so many beautiful cities in Italy, but you can also …
When you think of the most beautiful cities in Europe I imagine that Paris, Rome, Venice, Prague etc all come to mind. And they are absolutely …
Looking for singles holidays over 40? I did my first ever solo trip at 35. I was separated from my now ex-husband and I loved to travel. However, most …
A few years ago there were hardly any singles travel groups that offered options for holidays for one – let alone companies who completely focused on …
Travelling as a single person can be intimidating, especially if you’ve reached your 50s and have never travelled alone before. I took my first solo …