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Beach holidays in Lagos, Algarve

Wednesday 25 April 2012

lagos

Portugal has many competing attractions and the Algarve is one of the most beautiful regions of the country, with endless beaches and lovely towns, including Lagos, a municipality at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Barlavento region, southern Portugal. A place where April already rhymes with… Summer!

Experience the Magic of a Day in Bruges

Friday 30 March 2012

bruges

Thinking about Belgium, the first place that comes to mind is usually its Capital City, Brussels. However, there’s at least one more reason why this country is worth a holiday: the lovely town of Bruges. About 1 hour by train from Brussels, far from being a boring place – although very peaceful and quiet – this town is the perfect destination for a day trip during your holidays – or business trips – to Belgium.

A Lovely Weekend in Cannes

Tuesday 6 March 2012

cannes

If you are travelling to Cannes for a weekend in this period and just don’t know where to start with before booking, you’re in the right place! Cannes is one of the best known cities on the French Riviera, famous for its glamorous hotels, beaches and famous visitors, an enchanting gateway to the French Alps, Munich, Italy and Provence.

Winter sales in Italy: a guide to the shopping streets

Monday 9 January 2012

saldi

Sales have started on January 5 in Italy. A bit in advance due to “financial crisis”, but for true fans there are no buts, even if they don’t spend a cent for the whole year, waiting for this kind of… Tree of Plenty!

Deep into the heart of London – welcome to the West End

Tuesday 18 October 2011

london

The West End district was developed starting from the 17th century and was originally a collection of palaces, expensive villas, fashionable shops and places of entertainment. Nowadays, speaking of London’s West End, one can refer to several areas including a number of landmarks and attractions…

July 2, 2011. Summer Sales in Italy: a Guide to wise Shopping

Monday 27 June 2011

italian sales

Summer sales will begin on July 2nd, 2011. Rome, Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, Syracuse, this year’s sales start everywhere at the same day. Sales are a good chance to purchase things that are usually out of our budget, but for tourists, this can be a good value opportunity to take home some pearls of Italian outstanding fashion, known throughout the world for its unique and exceptional style. You can get very good stuff at a lower price, what a bargain!

I Love Shopping in Paris

Tuesday 29 March 2011

Paris is definitely one of the best shopping destinations in Europe, along with Milan and London. Whether you are in Paris for a long shopping trip or you merely wish to pick up a few souvenirs to take home with you a piece of your adventure, here are some good tips for you.

Amsterdam: the city of lust

Thursday 27 January 2011

Seven cities for seven deadly sins. Amsterdam:  lust

“… he kissed my mouth while trembling,
The book and his author were our Galeotto:
we read no further from that day on”.…

London: the city of envy

Monday 24 January 2011

Seven cities for seven deadly sins. London: the envy

Envy is a feeling, as well as one of the seven deadly sins, which is felt against someone who has something you do not have. It is direct, when you want what the other has, whereas it is indirect, when you would want others to lose what he has.…

It’s time for specials – time for shopping!

Wednesday 29 December 2010

Milan, Rome, Paris, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Vienna, Oslo, Prague, and then down to the smallest cities of all Europe, January is all sale, saldi, soldes, salden, saldos, reduziert, rebajas, ecc..

The fever of mid-season sales begins in the first weeks of January and continues throughout the month with specials on products that before Christmas seemed unreachable and have now become more affordable.…