Regions

Algarve The landscapes of Portugal are very diverse and often have their own particular climate. The Algarve is a prime example. In this most southern part of Portugal, the ocean carved out a masterpiece of rock and sand. North-African winds ensure most days are lovely and warm. Add some golden beaches and ... Read more

Andalusia Andalusia is a region crammed with breathtaking countryside, rich art and stunning architecture. There are the beautiful beaches at the sunny Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria, the rocky headland of Gibraltar, the impressive mountain tops of the Sierra Nevada, the Moorish splendour of the cities of ... Read more

Bavaria To present the free state of Bavaria in one single document is impossible, so we will limit ourselves to its most beautiful spots. Like Munich, the Bavarian Alps in the south of the region are very popular with visitors. It is one of the most beautiful areas in Germany with fabulous views. You can f ... Read more

Brittany Brittany is characterised by a bizarre, rugged, colourful coastline of more than 1000 km. Wind and sea have created a unique natural spectacle. The four departments also have beautiful fishing villages, fortified towns, historic monuments and countless prehistoric remains. Each department is worth a ... Read more

Corsica Corsica is an island of many aspects. Being south of the Côte d'Azur, in the Mediterranean Sea, the sun and beaches are major strong point. While long white sandy beaches are not ever present, there is an abundance of quiet beaches in little bays and creeks, with unique views. For most tou ... Read more

French Riviera The Côte d'Azur ends or begins at Menton on the Italian border. On the other side it is harder to distinguish. We will keep to St Tropez. In this holiday file we show you the main attractions for: Monaco, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Fréjus and St Tropez. The French Côte d'Azur has a magica ... Read more

Italian lakes There are countless lakes in between the mountains of Northern Italy. The top three presented in this holiday file is Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. The smaller lakes, such as Orta and Iseo, are of course equally attractive. The ingredients of the lakes' success are always the same: forest ... Read more

Loire Valley The chateaux of the Loire are the stuff of dreams. And what better idea for a short holiday? Tours, the heart of this region, lies only 550 km from Brussels. In this holiday file we follow the Loire from Orleans to Angers. This takes us through all the highlights of the Loire valley. We will stray o ... Read more

Normandy Normandy is a magnificent region in NW France. More than 500 km of coast, important places of historic interest, excellent, all-round cuisine, and beautiful buildings and monuments, to name but a few reasons for visiting this nearby area. The main towns are Rouen, Caen, Bayeux, Deauville, Evreux and ... Read more

Portugal North While Portugal remains undervalued as a holiday country, central Portugal is a trove of outstanding treasures. Since the area is not too crowded with tourists, savvy travellers can enjoy a pleasant and relaxing stay. Portugal, especially in its central areas, has something for everyone: superb archi ... Read more

Provence Sunshine, mountains and the smell of lavender are just a few of the ingredients typical of Provence. It also has a rich history, as can be seen from some of the best-preserved Roman remains in Europe. To see these go to Orange, Arles, and Nîmes among many other places. Avignon was once the papa ... Read more

Rhine In this holiday file we explore the German Rhine between Düsseldorf and Rüdesheim. This is the part that everybody calls the 'Romantic Rhine', so expect a lot of tourists. There is no industrial activity on this part of this powerful river. You will find vineyards, castles and pleasant tow ... Read more

Sicily Sicily, you can't get more Italian than that, or can you? This Southern Italian island was already inhabited during the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods. The island was colonised first by the Phoenicians and then by the Greeks. The influence of the latter is still present today. It is this mix of ... Read more

Tuscany Tuscany offers an ideal holiday mix for tourists: magnificent countryside, picturesque villages, exceptional architecture, a rich culture, excellent cuisine, wonderful wines, sunshine, and even beaches and facilities for winter sports. The Etruscans were here first then came the Romans. Both left a ... Read more

Umbria “La bella Italia” has many faces and most of them are splendid. Umbria is one of them. The region is sometimes described as an alternative for Tuscany, which does not pay justice to its own character, specificities and of course, its own distinctive beauty. The beauty of an entire region ... Read more