Holidays in Italy by Boat is Better

The choice of the itinerary is of course closely related to the duration of the holiday, and the experts of the Italian agencies, will certainly be able to suggest you the solutions that come closer to your ideal holiday. There are many tourist resorts to be reached in Italy, starting from the Aeolian Islands, the Pontine Islands, Capri, Ischia, Procida, the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Coast, Sardinia, and many other places. Definitely more expensive, this is an alternative dedicated to those who love luxury cruises, and want to reach the most exclusive Italian tourist resorts, on board of luxurious and comfortable boats, living a wonderful relaxing holiday.

In particular these agencies give the opportunity to rent luxury yachts: big exclusive boats, with all mod cons. There are several agencies that offer the yacht charter. A yacht chartering, is suitable for those who don't want to give up comfort and luxury, even if they travel by sea. A sailing boat holiday is the ideal choice for those who want to live the sea, and reach various destinations in Italy during the same trip. You will also be able to establish a special relationship with the sea, with its moods.

Several agencies offer magnificent itineraries, that allow you to reach the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean, and to live all the emotions of a sailing boat. A sailboat charter, for sure is one of the most exciting possibilities. There also is the possibility of having a crew on board. Several agencies in Italy deal with boat rental, motorboats or sailing boats, of different sizes and for different periods. This kind of holiday, is anyway intended for those who love the sea, those who can easily adapt themselves to life in common with several people in restricted spaces and of course those who do not suffer from seasickness.

What is anyway sure is that you will make a unique experience that allows you to visit many tourist resorts during the trip, and to spend striking sea holidays. Of course the choice of the type of boat, the length of the holiday, and of the destinations to be reached changes depending on the available budget to be invested. The idea of renting a boat in Italy, with a group of friends, just for one day, a weekend, a week or a month, is one of the trends of the last few years. Yet there is a possibility, that few people have considered in the past years, but which is constantly increasing, which allows you to spend a dream holiday in wonderful places, including Italy, and with reasonable prices, all things considered : a boat holiday.

The choice of the type of holiday, the destination to be reached, however, clash with the budget, especially in this period, so the expectations start to fall, and the chosen destinations get nearer. Summer is coming, and so you start thinking about summer holidays.

Holidays in Europe - Top Landmarks

By: Kenneth Elliott, SITE

Have you ever considered taking a holiday in Europe? Europe has all the makings of an unbelievable holiday spot. The culture is second to none, the history is breathtaking and the sites and sound will have you in awe. Europe is steps back in time were simple activities made sense. Europe is a highly traveled destination for history buffs and adventure seekers alike. For the history buffs there are plenty of ancient buildings just waiting to be explored. Here are a few landmarks that should not be missed.

European Landmarks You Must Visit

Eiffel Tower one of Europe's most recognized landmarks stands as an icon of French society. The Eiffel Tower build by its namesake Gustave Eiffel has been a landmark since late 1889. Construction took two years for it to be completed, when finished the tower stood 986 feet high. At the time of completion it stood as the world's tallest tower. It retained this title till 1930 when a little known building called the Chrysler Building snatched it title. The Chrysler Building measured a whopping 1,047 ft tall beating the Eiffel tower by 61 feet. Being so tall the Eiffel tower became very popular with tourist and native Europeans. Today, the Eiffel Tower is just as popular. To date is has had more than 200,000,000 visitors since its construction.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is another great landmark that should not get passed up. Located on the Île de la Cité in Paris, the Cathedral has stood since 1250. The church was built on the site of the first Christian Church of Paris, Saint Etienne basilica. In 1960 Bishop Maurice de Sully deemed the first church unworthy of it lofty roll as the "parish church of the kings of Europe" and had it demolished. Construction of the new church began in 1163 and was completed in successive parts. The foundation of the church which was laid in 1163 was commissioned by during the reign of Louis VII. Construction of the magnificent west front with the distinctive two front towers began around 1200. During this time many architects were involved in construction of the Cathedral. It is evident by the different architectural styles of the two towers as higher heights were reached. Check out the architectural highlights inside the Cathedral, they will be breathtaking.

Towers of London

The Towers of London is her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. It is located on the north bank of the River of Thames within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is the original fortress build by William the Conqueror in 1078. The fortress is surrounded by a moat with a complex of several building set within a ring to provide protection for the King and Queen. The primary purpose of the Fortress has been for a royal palace, a prison, a place for execution and torture, a Zoo, a public records office, a mint and a treasury. This is a massive complex with many corridors and halls. Tours of the Towers are done daily, but it is recommended to plan in advance to get tickets.

Romantic Holidays in Europe

By: Dani Alonso, SITE

I know. You want to bring your beloved one to a dream destination, you want to spend the afternoon walking through cozy romantic streets and majestic avenues. You want to give that person the best place where to feel comfortable for a passionate holiday. And the question is: where should I travel if I am looking for romantic holidays in Europe?

Well, could be a tricky question but I'll give you some quick answers. In this case, the crowd has had the word. It is considered that couples spend their most romantic holidays in Europe in Paris and Venice. From my perspective, Paris would be more suitable for the refined ones. Instead, Venice can be the paradise for passionate adventurous lovers.

Even if it may seem pretty easy, the reasons why a city can be considered romantic or not are not really established and there are some cities that are not mentioned by the crowd but that I would consider amazingly romantic. One of them is Stockholm, in Sweden, where the lightened city at night with all the islands of the archipelago surrounded by water creates a magic atmosphere that many lovers would appreciate.

At same time, the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, is another one that can be considered of enchanted beauty. Probably the character of the people living there breaks somehow the atmosphere I must say, but it definitely is one of the most romantic holidays in Europe you can ever take.

Finally, even if I would not consider the capital as a romantic city, a cruise through the Greek Islands, specially with landings and stays in the most unspoiled of them, can be the only peaceful piece of free sand ready for beach lovers to explore. Even if Europe has other wonderful beaches, they are all overcrowded and you will not enjoy the kind of intimate space you are looking for with all people running around and throwing sand on your back.

Whatever your romantic holidays in Europe are, please don't forget you are in the real world, and even if your partner loves you the most, the other people doesn't, and specially robbers take opportunity of the enchanted couples that walk with their mind in the clouds through the streets of such romantic European capitals. Take care with them, and enjoy the rest!