Posts Tagged ‘Spring’
Our Top Picks for Spring
As winter turns to spring it’s a great time to get a trip in, shake off the long dark nights and explore a destination full of new life. Have a look at the guide below to some of our recommended destinations:
I know, it’s maybe a bit obvious, but it just can’t be overlooked. The grounds of Keukenhof Castle, around 90 minutes from central Amsterdam, have been welcoming and wowing guests with its display of over 7 tulips for over 75 years. We recommend you pre-book a trip, including transport to the gardens, as you can skip the line when you arrive giving you more time to explore the gardens at your own pace. You can find a little more information on other side trips from Amsterdam by clicking HERE.
The summer months in Malta are hot and sunny and long days at the beach and pool are all too easy to fall into. And those days are glorious! A trip to Malta in the spring months, with warm weather and less tourists, will allow you to mix things up a little. While some time in the sunshine is always welcome, digging into the history of these small islands, dating back over 7,000 years, is a fascinating way to make the most of your trip. From the Silent City of Medina to the ancient walled city of Valletta, St John’s Co-Cathedral to the Mosta Rotunda the biggest problem you’ll have is fitting it all in! The public transport system across the island is inexpensive and regular – hop on board and see where it takes you.
Another destination steeped in history and another one that will offer a sunny trip in springtime without the crowds. The Acropolis, as the name suggests, sits up on a hill and in the summer, we suggest getting there early to avoid the hottest parts of the day. In springtime the heat is less of an issue allowing you more time to explore the archaeological delights, and they need more than just one day to really make the most of the visit.
While the winter is high season in Reykjavik, longer days will find the city spring back to outside life and a visit in March or April will allow for new adventures. Northern Lights trips are possible right up until the middle of April, the warmer weather brings the Humpback whales back to the Icelandic waters (generally from April onwards) and the Golden Circle and glacier tours will benefit from the longer slightly warmer days too.
I could go on – looking at the cities that we offer there isn’t an option I wouldn’t recommend travelling to in the spring months. The light is different and that change of season makes people smile.
Call us on 0131 243 8098 to chat over your preferred destination and get booked up!
Daria Visits Venice
I was lucky enough to explore the iconic city of Venice and meet some of our lovely new and existing partners. I arrived at Venice Marco Polo Airport early in the morning and took a bus no. 5 to Piazzale Roma and then a Vaporetto (water bus) no. 2 to San Marco. This is the quickest way to get to Venice by public transport, but I’d recommend taking an Alilaguna water bus (blue line) instead. It takes slightly longer, but it’s a direct water bus from the airport to Venice city centre so it’s much more comfortable, especially if you’re travelling with luggage.
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Spring into Amsterdam!
Amsterdam has a unique charm at any time of year, but it really comes into its own during the spring months. Experience the wonderful canals of Amsterdam and vibrant flower markets which colour the entire city!
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Our Lisbon & Porto Twin Centre Adventure
Lisa and Lawrence feeling on top of the World at The Santa Just Elevator, Lisbon, Portugal
Day 1 – Lisbon
Ola from Lisa and Lawrence in Portugal! We arrived and it was just such beautiful sunny day in Lisbon! Read the rest of this entry »
Eating their way through Copenhagen!
Sarah & Nathalie in Väkst Restaurant
Nathalie our Product Manager and Sarah our Marketing Manager were the lucky two that managed to escape to Copenhagen for a couple of nights to sample the food, drink, hotels and just about everything Scandic! Find out what they got up to during their trip last week. Read the rest of this entry »
Top 5 Must See Cities for 2017
Cityscape panorama of Arno river, towers and cathedrals of Florence
With over 60 destinations to choose from how do you pick where to visit in 2017? We’ve compiled a list of our ‘Top 5 Must See Cities’ for the year ahead, including some of our newest additions such as Porto and Tromsø! It covers a bit of everything from the picturesque and cosmopolitan to the historical and vibrant. Read the rest of this entry »
Our French Riviera Adventure
Lisa & Emma at the Hotel La Perouse, Nice, France
We ventured to the beautiful French Riviera for three nights – two in Nice and our last in Cannes.
As soon as we stepped off the plane the warm weather hit us – we were officially on holiday! We headed straight to our 4-star Hotel La Perouse in Nice from the airport where we were staying for the first part of our trip. Our sea view room couldn’t have been any more perfect – from the fresh pastel colours to the incredible private terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. We could have stayed here all month! Read the rest of this entry »
City Parks You Must Visit
Central Park, New York. Credit: ‘Wouter de Bruijn’ from Flickr
When you think of a city break you automatically think – beautiful buildings, fantastic shopping and wonderful food and quite rightly so. However with it now coming into spring, some cities hold fantastic outdoor parks, all of which are best enjoyed over the warmer months. Many are full of attractions, wildlife and plenty of places to grab a drink or have a picnic. Read the rest of this entry »
Best Hotels to Visit in Spring
From the warmer temperatures to classic annual events there are plenty of great reasons to take a city break in spring. This season also sees some fantastic hotels come to life – so we have chosen some of our finest springtime hotels that really are best visited during this flourishing season of the year.
Barcelona, Grand Hotel Central – The famous rooftop infinity pool
Rooftop Pool & Sky Bar, Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona
Why take a City Break this Spring?
Berlin, Brandenburg Gate. Credit: Visit Berlin
As the weather becomes warmer, attractions come into full bloom and with plenty of bargains to be snapped up you really have no excuse! Here’s a few of the best motives to take a city break in spring with some great example destinations. Read the rest of this entry »
