I’ve stayed at many hotels where breakfast is only served until 10am, even at weekends. Sometimes they even start to clear away the buffet at the end of serving hours, which means you really have to go 30 minutes in advance of closing time. I don’t think that this is conducive to a relaxing stay [...]
I was keen to visit Mdina, the former capital of Malta, after reading about it in Kimberly’s post. I have to say it exceeded my expectations. You can explore Mdina in our photo tour. Mdina gate
My husband Demetrius and I spent two nights on half board at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland in late June 2011, on a complimentary basis. The hotel is located in its own grounds, all 900 acres of them, on the slopes of the Knock hill in Crieff.
It’s Tallinn Week on Europe a la Carte from 27 June to 3 July 2011. This month it’s the Estonian capital of Tallinn in the spotlight. You’ll find lots of ideas for things to do in Tallinn on Europe a la Carte. My husband Demetrius visited Tallinn on a city break in March 2011, staying [...]
Update 25 July 2011 – The winner of the 2 night stay at Crieff Hydro is Gill Jennison with her entry: “I would like to win because whenever I mention having a holiday, my husband always says “Good Crieff” and “hydoventilates”. The Competition One lucky Europe a la Carte reader will win a two night [...]
In Valletta, the capital city of Malta, you’ll find the Barrakka Gardens; Lower Barrakka Gardens at the south east and Upper Barrakka Gardens on the south west of the peninsula. Both gardens have lots of character and provide a respite from the busy streets. There’s a café at Upper Barrakka Gardens and both gardens have [...]
After reader feedback from 10 of the Best Cities to Visit in Europe, I’ve written this post featuring more of the best European cities to visit. I’ve included the three cities which received the highest number of votes in the online poll which weren’t included in my earlier post; Rome, Florence and Dublin. Rome As [...]
I’ve recorded a podcast summarising some things of the best things to do in Malta based on my Guide to Malta. Subscribe to the Europe a la Carte Podcast in itunes or audioboo Listen! There’s more information on the island in these blog posts: Walking Around the Streets of Malta Three Beautiful Sandy Beaches in [...]
Here are my tips for three beautiful, sandy beaches in Malta. Mellieha Beach Mellieha beach lies in the north east of the island, just off the road to the Gozo ferry, which makes it very accessible. This was my favourite Malta beach; the water was calm so I enjoyed my swim there, although it was [...]
Some of the best spots in Europe to visit during the summer can be found along the Mediterranean. And Nice, France is one of them. Of course, while Nice is world renowned for its beautiful coast, the city has things to offer throughout the year, from Christmas markets to Carnival celebrations. Below, you’ll find a [...]
