Marvel at Madrid!

Looking for a city-break that will provide you with oodles of Spanish culture and plenty of excitement?


Then why not try Spain's cosmopolitan capital, Madrid?


Being the capital of Spain, you will discover a city that is jam-packed with history whilst providing a range of exciting activities to keep you entertained throughout your stay. Read on for our top attractions in this wonderful city.


1.Faunia
This goliath of an environmental park is unlike anything you've ever experienced. The basic premise of this place is to provide visitors with 10 ecosystems replicating a huge variety of the World's climates and animal kingdoms to show the importance of sustaining these environments around the World. For us, Faunia really is Madrid's jewel in the crown.


2. The Madrid Bullring
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Las Ventas to give the correct name is one of the most impressive bullrings in the world, replicating designs for the 13th century with some blindingly right brickwork. You'll also find a museum onsite that will provide you with an in-depth history of this homage to bull-fighting.


3.Warner park
Perfect for tearaway kids, Parque Warner is an official spin-off of the World famous Warner Brothers franchise so you can expect all manner of icons to be present. From Bugs Bunny to the Tasmanian Devil your kids will love you for ever if you take them here! There is a wide range of amusements for the kids from cartoon theatres to a huge wooden roller-coaster.



4.El Rastro
Perfect for really immersing yourself in Spain's culture, Madrid's oldest market offers you anything and everything at some frankly preposterous prices!




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Party Cities of the World

It's Summer holiday season but all you're looking for is somewhere you can get your groove on and enjoy the atmosphere of a great city whilst enjoying some of the World's best night-life. 


This quick list offers you a glance at the most happening of cities for giving you a guide for the perfect, once-in-a-lifetime party night out.


Bangkok

OK, so the flight in itself is around 12 hours, but once there, you will discover one of the greatest parties on Earth. The best place to really immerse yourself in Bangkok's party is on Khao San Road – THE place for meeting fellow world travellers and backpackers. Street entertainments fill the street and locals pedal there wares as you stroll around the hundreds of bars and clubs appealing to inhabitants from around the globe. Once the party is over, take the time to immerse yourself in the Thai way of life by visiting Bangkok's huge floating market or The Grand Palace where you may even catch a glimpse of the King.

Budapest

For somewhere a little different, why not try the Hungarian capital of Budapest? Budapest's many clubs attract a cosmopolitan mixture of world-famous DJs that have party-goers flocking back year after year. If you're a gambler, you will love the strip of casinos along the Danube river- perfect for winning back money spent in the one of the many nightclubs!

Las Vegas

The city that never sleeps provides you with a brash, bold vision of the American dream that should be tasted at least once in a lifetime; so what better place to have one of the greatest parties of your life? There are so many ways of spending your money here – all of which involve having fun. You could spend hundreds playing in the casinos and partying the night away, then in your downtime you could visit the nearby Nevada desert and Grand Canyon for a whole range of activities and sights that are perhaps unrivalled by any other North American city.

Dublin

Visit Dublin for a party containing lashings of the black stuff. During that day the streets are filled with customary Irish friendliness, when night arrives this is amped up to the maximum with everyone looking to get in on the partying. Traditional Irish taverns are open throughout the night and during the day you can suck in Dublin's atmosphere with visits to the Guinness factory and the city's imposing castle.


Flying to your ultimate party is the next step so head to a reputable flight and holiday provider to book your tickets NOW!

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City Breaks on the cheap!

Looking to get away from it all this weekend? With this quickfire guide we present a rundown of the top city breaks that offer culture and sites in spades whilst taking it easy on the credit card.
1.Marrakech

Budget airlines are currently offering return trips to Morocco’s most interesting city for as little as £50. Once there you can enjoy warm to scorching temperatures and a treasure-trove of wonderful sights. Whether it's Marrakech's famous Square of the Dead or one of it's many century old excavations, Marrakech has plenty to do for those looking for a budget city break that is a little different from the usual.

2.Prague

Prague still offers great value for the discerning British tourist. Flights to this Eastern European gem are cheap and food and drink prices are in line with the lowest in the EU. As well as this, you get some of the most astonishing architectural marvels in the whole of Europe and an atmosphere of charm that is reminiscent of a bygone era.

3.Istanbul

Turkey's most populous city is also one of its most interesting. Istanbul was the centre of the Ottoman empire and you will find the Topkapi Palace conveys the scale of this huge military force to the extent that half a day is needed to fully appreciate it. To pick up Turkish bargains, head for the Grand Bazaar where you will be faced with shopkeepers looking to haggle for the best prices on extravagant Turkish carpets and handbags.

4.Sofia

Sofia is the ancient capital of Bulgaria – a recent inductee to the EU. As you would expect from an ancient city, there are many cultural curiosities that you can feast your eyes upon such as the ancient turrets and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You can also peruse a number of museums and the city zoo. Sofia is warm year-round and can get extremely hot in the Summer.

Marrakech's Djemaa-El-Fna

Barcelona for Europe's Finest Architecture

Looking for a city break that encompasses the very best of European architecture whilst providing you with an enviable tan?

Then visit Barcelona to discover the work of Antoni Gaudi

A flight to Barcelona takes just two hours and once there you can savour a wide range of cultural curiosities. First and foremost on your hit-list should be the architectural work of Mr Antoni Gaudi. The influence of Gaudi seems to permeate every street and tiny back-road as you discover this fine city.

Chief amongst this genius' work is La Sagrada Familia - a huge temple dedicated to the holy family. Gaudi's vision is so grand that work is still being carried out to complete the building today.

Next up you should visit Gaudi's municipal garden - Park Guell. Here you will discover an array of strange architectural elements situated within a park setting. You can see how Gaudi exploits natural surroundings to create an atmosphere of peace and calm for those who enter.

For something quintessentially Guadi, have a look at Casa Battlo, situated in Eixample district of Barcelona. As well as this, you could hop over to Casa Mila for more astonishing Gaudi work.

If you're still hankering for more Gaudi, you could visit Barcelona's very own shrine to Gauid - The Gaudi House Museum.