Tweet The Easter celebrations are upon us, and Semana Santa (Holy Week) on the ‘pretty island’ of La Palma, is full of mesmerizing processions depicting religious stories through Flamencan art. For most Catholic countries, Holy Week is one of the … Continue reading →
Tweet When you feel the winter blues and need an escape to warmer ground, then visit La Gomera. The land of eternal spring offers constant sunshine, unspoilt beaches and authentic island villages as well as palm-lined mountains, laurel forests and … Continue reading →
Tweet With winter nights starting to close in, why not broaden your horizons on a winter sun holiday with Ramblers Walking Holidays (01707 331 133, www.ramblersholidays.co.uk), the original experts in small group guided walking holidays. Offering winter sun favourites closer to home in … Continue reading →
Tweet KE Adventure Travel has just launched 5 NEW holidays, each with Digital Detox Departure Dates, for 2018. These holidays have been carefully selected in remote destinations like Bhutan’s Valley of the ‘Thousand Lakes’ where mobile and Wi-Fi signal will … Continue reading →
Tweet Known as ‘la isla bonita’ (the pretty island), La Palma is also recognised by UNESCO as an official Starlight Reserve and boasts the highest quality night sky for stargazers to observe the countless stars from its mountainous terrain. Found … Continue reading →
Tweet At just over a four-hour flight from the UK and average temperatures of a balmy 20˚C in December, the Canary Islands are a fabulous short-haul winter sun destination. The islands are often forgotten by sun-starved British holiday-makers looking for … Continue reading →
Tweet There’s something magical about Christmas abroad. Maybe it’s the much-anticipated winter sun, depending where you’re travelling of course. Or maybe it’s the chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. In any case, there are few places … Continue reading →
Tweet The ninth edition of the Festival Internacional de Senderismo y Montaña (International Festival of Hiking and Mountains) will take place in the Canary Island of La Palma between Thursday 12th and Sunday 15th October. Offering 25 guided routes over a four-day … Continue reading →
Tweet Who among us hasn’t looked up to the skies on a clear night in wonder? Contemplating the universe while observing the heavens is only a natural reaction. But what if you could see the stars shine brighter than you … Continue reading →
Tweet In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is an island that in addition to being a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, is a designated Starlight Reserve. This island is La Palma, the north-westerly Canary Island where the sun shines all … Continue reading →
