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Why San Sebastian in Spain should be your next destination

Ten great Diving Sites around the world

20 Abandoned cities around the world

Piramyds around the world

Pyramid of Djoser

The most known pyramids are in Egypt, but the pyramids were built around the world in different exotic places that include Europe. These fascinating constructions were made by different ancient civilizations and as incredible as it may sound they had no connection with each other.

Gran Canaria - a Popular Holiday Destination

Mention the word Gran Canarias, or even the Canary Islands, and you will get a different reaction from each person you ask. Most people who have never been to Gran Canaria will tell you of their preconceived notion that it is an island somewhere near Spain. In fact it is more than 1,500 kilometres away from the mainland much closer to Africa than anywhere else being only a 150 kilometres off the coast off Southern Morocco.

Interesting facts about Majorca

The Balearic Island Majorca (Mallorca) offers an astonishing variety of things to see and do. Around-the-clock partying in famous Magaluf, walking the broad plains and rolling countryside of beautiful Es Pla and extended tapas lunches in cosmopolitan Palma. There's something for everyone in magnificent Majorca - here are a few interesting Majorca facts to get you started on your holiday.

Romantic Destinations around the World

It doesn't have to be a honeymoon to be romantic. Some couples celebrate their silver, golden, or diamond anniversaries by getting away for a romantic break. Some want to celebrate their retirement by taking a well-earned break with their beloved spouse. And of course, you don’t have to be married to enjoy a romantic holiday with the one you love (although let us hope that if you’re not married, neither is he or she). So there are very many couples from very many places, from various age groups and with various budgets, looking for romantic destinations where they can spend a little quality time with their partners. The choice, depending of course on one’s budget, is extremely diverse and can be a bit daunting or bewildering.

The West Country, Devon or Cornwall, London, Paris, Rome or New York, Southern Europe, The Bahamas, Florida, Costa Rica, Pacific islands or South America, The Orient, South-East Asia.

For those who don’t have the financial resources for a trip abroad but are looking for cheap holidays, there are some lovely, quiet, and quaint places in the south-west of England where the climate is a bit warmer or milder than most of the rest of Britain and where it is possible to have a truly romantic getaway among truly impressive moors, meadows, and mountains. Think cream teas and scones or cider and local ale, sitting in a beer garden in a little village or on a beach.

Big Cities

London is another option within the U.K. but not quite the same deal as a country village or quiet beach. Western Europe’s capital cities offer romance of another sort. There is so much history, architecture, art and culture to be experienced in these historical cities, dating from the ages of empires through the Renaissance and including some modern architectural wonders. They also contain some of the world’s finest urban parks where you can get away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy some peace and quiet among a myriad of flowers in some very fine gardens Apart from its parks Paris, for example, has cafes, museums, churches, palaces and of course the Seine. On the other side of the Atlantic is the enormous New York City, without much history but making up for that with its artistic, architectural and fantastic cultural diversity. The range of international restaurants is second to none. And you can really, completely escape from it all in Central Park.

The Mediterranean and Aegean

Try talking about Venice without mentioning romance, with gondola rides along the canals, under those bridges, or over them into the piazzas for coffee. Further down the Italian coast and all around the Mediterranean is a huge assortment of seaside resorts catering to all sorts of tastes. Portugal, not quite but almost Med, has so much more to offer than beaches, with a rich history and heritage influenced by its many former colonies. Spain is famous and even infamous for its beach resorts but again there are places where one can find serenity. To the east, Santorini is a particularly fine example of one of those Greek islands in the Aegean with their ancient and quintessentially romantic hillside villages.

Caribbean Sea

Another sea attracting many honeymooners is part of Central America. The island of Nassau is a typical example of the Bahamas, with turquoise water and its associated water-sports, delightful places to eat, and electrifying nightlife in each of its numerous resorts. Florida is also in this part of the world and has a huge variety of attractions, from alligators in the everglades to roller-coasters in Disney World. Within the same waters and with similar characteristics are the Turks and Caicos Islands, Jamaica, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, and so on. Not far away on the mainland is Costa Rica with lush tropical rainforest and big volcanoes with waterfalls, butterfly farms, and mountain-top cloud forests. Not to mention the beaches.

South Pacific

If you consult a travel agent like the Travel Republic and say that you’re looking for an unforgettable holiday, they may suggest something as far afield as Polynesia. Apart from the white beaches, Tahiti has colorful valleys between its peaks, with waterfalls and lovely little villages. The Great Barrier Reef is a world wonder and also has some great resort islands such as the Whitsundays. There you can snorkel or dive among the reef and its wildlife in crystal-clear water, and then relax with a cocktail on the resort’s beach. There are a huge number of islands in the South Pacific and many of them have resorts facilitating romantic vacations, but don’t forget the mainland to the east – South America. For the more adventurous couples what could be more stimulating than Peru, for example, Ecuador or Argentina?

The Orient

Finally, a lot more beach resorts. Thailand, for example, has the island of Phuket on the west side of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Samui on the east. Up near the Cambodian border is Elephant Island and all three have outstandingly beautiful central regions. Each is surrounded by beach resorts catering to a variety of budgets. Indonesia and the Philippines consist of literally hundreds of islands each, so here is a good place to look for a reasonably undeveloped and unspoiled (and romantic) resort.


This article was written by Ted Hunter on behalf of Travel Republic. Travel Republic is a cheap holidays specialist with holidays to suit all tastes available. Ted lives in London and likes writing about travel and technology. He is a cat lover and he loves to run.

10 Best Places to See in Madrid

Spain has always been an amazing destination to visit and will most certainly be on many travelers’ lists. The heart of Spain resides in none other than its capital city which is Madrid. Madrid has known the world over for its amazing culture, mouth-watering scrumptious and overall simply delicious food, great hospitality and extremely friendly people; and of course the world-famous football team – Real Madrid. There are a plethora of things in Madrid to see and do.

Top 5 Family Attractions in Ibiza

The beautiful Balearic island of Ibiza is one of Europe’s top holiday destinations for families and children. The island enjoys beautiful Mediterranean weather, and there are plenty of kid-friendly accommodations for families seeking Ibiza villas torent for the week. Here are five of the island’s best destinations and attractions for family-friendly fun.

Granada, Spain

Granada is one of eight provincial capitals of Andalusia community, to no more than 80 km from the Costa del Sol, and close to the Sierra Nevada, stretches from the fertile plains to the three hills that

Barcelona, a city to love

Barcelona is a city that you must visit if you travel to Spain, is a city located in northeastern Spain, and it is the capital of Catalonia, the province of the same name. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, about 120 km south of the mountains of the Pyrenees and the French border, on a plain bounded by the sea to the east, the Sierra de Collserola to the west, the south by Llobregat river and Besós River to the north.

A brief introduction to Madrid

Madrid is the Capital of Spain. It is a beautiful city to travel with many interesting sites and activities to do.

Most of the tourist sites of Madrid are in the city, mainly in the districts called as Centro, Salamanca, Chamberí, Retiro y Arganzuela.

Discovering In Madrid – A Manual To The City Of Spain

On the Eastern part of the city, you find the classy Paseo des Arte, with its beautiful foliage and three enormous museums, The Prado, the Centro de Arte de Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen Bornemisza, all clumped together just a conveniently short walk from each other. Private apartment complexes and fine dining highlight this area, and the older museums serve as background for the ambiance of the bigger three. Just behind the Prado, you will find the luxurious length of the Retiro gardens, covered by ponds and fountains, pavilions of glass, and rose gardens, it is a lovely shaded place to find some relief from the summer heat.