Life&Style Travel
Europe has always been a centre for culture, art and historical importance. Here are a few tips for travelling on the continent From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the Gothic spires of Prague’s skyline, Europe is a treasure trove of sensory experiences. A lifetime of travel on the continent would let you see it all, but for those with more limited time, carefully planned Europe tours can do more than just take you to the major sights – it can immerse you in the culture and lifestyle that have made Europe the ultimate destination for generations of travellers. Rather than rushing [...]
A mix of modern and old make Shanghai one of the world’s top visitor destinations. Life&Style explores this magical city. Shanghai is the second largest city in China: colourful, exotic and quickly making a name for itself as a must-visit long haul destination. In the past it has been the domain of adventurers, swindlers, gamblers, drug runners, the idle rich, fashion dandies, tycoons, missionaries, dangerous gangsters and pimps; a dark memory during the long years of Communist isolation. Today the sun rises on a city typifying the huge disparities of modern China: monumental buildings that reach for the sky and glinting department [...]
A new 76-room, 4 star hotel located in the fashionable Lace Market area of Nottingham has recently opened its doors. Originally a coaching inn, the building that houses the new Mercure Hotel was constructed in 1822. The building has undergone a complete renovation, transforming it into a chic, contemporary hotel. At the same time, the hotel exudes a sense of tradition and its heritage is preserved in the original facade and the oak staircase dating from 1822. In celebration of the famous fashion designer and Nottingham resident Paul Smith, references to his iconic trademark striped designs are featured throughout the [...]
The historic Skorba Temples in Skorba, Malta Temples, burial chambers andnatural springs; Malta is a country that really does have something for everyone. Get off the beaten track and visit Malta, writes Claire Xuereb. Apart from the few ‘cosmopolitan’ areas on the tiny island of Malta there are many small villages that, although are a stone’s throw away from one another, are completely different in their character and charm. Each town has its own church, architecture and history and provides interesting getaways from the busy towns or the popular Malta sightseeing sites such as Rabat and Valletta. Zurrieq is a [...]
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