Family Holiday Destinations - Page 8
Cyprus, home of the gods
Although Cyprus is best known for its beaches and for its ancient associations with the goddess Aphrodite, it is also home to a number of fine Byzantine churches, hidden away in the woods and villages of the Troodos mountains, which provide an additional incentive to visit the Med's third largest island.Idyllic retreats for the perfect exotic adventure
Strikingly beautiful and bursting with vibrant culture, HELLO! Online brings you five of the most exotic, exciting destinations to visit in 2012Mediterranean marvels: The best getaways
Still thinking of where to jet off to this summer? Here are a handful of havens within reach that might tempt you...Shop Istanbul: a fashionista's paradise
Love shopping? We've got the perfect excuse to jet off to Turkey's biggest city. The Istanbul Shopping Fest (ISF) runs from now until 29 June. If you're a fashion fanatic, don't miss out on this vibrant event.A tour of Tenerife, in the footsteps of Perseus
With everything from black sandy beaches and impressive cliffs, to volcanic terrain, monumental cities and avant-garde architecture, it is no wonder that Tenerife is home to so many film locations.Exploring Egypt from the Nile
With grand pharaonic temples strung along its banks, the father of all rivers is the backbone of Egypt and can boast of having been instrumental for one of the most splendid civilisations of the ancient world. Why not take a cruise along the Nile?Gourmet Brussels in seven steps
Throughout 2012, Brussels is celebrating a veritable year of gastronomy with culinary and cultural events pervading all corners of the city. So, if you're planning a visit to the Belgian capital, check out our suggestions to make sure you get the most out of your trip.Discover the world of Toulouse-Lautrec in Albi, France
In the pretty pink-hued city of Albi in southern France, birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec, the biggest museum dedicated to the works of the renowned artists has reopened its doors after an ambitious refurbishment project lasting for 11 years.French Polynesia: a paradise that caused a mutiny
French Polynesia is the real-life setting of one of the best-known sea-faring adventure stories – the real paradise of spectacular scenery and welcoming people that lay behind the discontent of the crew and caused the mutiny aboard the 'Bounty' in 1789.Natural Croatian gems
Lakes and waterfalls, dizzying mountains overlooking the sea, dense forests inhabited by brown bears and lynx... this is the pure natural essence of the wilder side of the beautiful Balkan country of Croatia.The jungle where Mowgli grew up
In the heart of India, there's a land called Madhya Pradesh, where they call the tiger 'sher' and the bear 'bhalu'. This was the place where Rudyard Kipling set the marvellous series of stories that he called the The Jungle Book and that went on to become an animated classic and Walt Disney's last film.St Patrick's Day: all the craic in Dublin
March 17th – St Patrick's Day – is a national holiday that is celebrated all around the world. Where better to celebrate, though, than Dublin, where locals and tourists alike will join in the four-day St Patrick's Festival? This exciting, energy-filled event is a great time to explore the Irish capital.Discover the wizardry behind 'Harry Potter'
If you're one of the many fans who read the Harry Potter books cover to cover in one sitting and queued to see each of the eight films, the end of the series must have felt like the end of an era. Now, though, a new magical adventure awaits: 'The Making of Harry Potter' studio tour at Warner Bros. London, opens to visitors on 31st March, 2012.A family festival for chocoholics
Whether you prefer, dark, milk or white chocolate, from March 2nd to 25th, the pretty medieval town of Obidos invites you to indulge your cravings at the tenth International Chocolate Festival, this year dedicated to Disneyland Paris.The romantic heart of Le Mans
A great French love story deserves a great French setting, and the walled city of Le Mans provided the perfect location for the bittersweet tale of 'Cyrano de Bergerac' with Gerard Depardieu in the role of the big-nosed poet and lover.The 'Portuguese Riviera'
Lisbon is a place that never grows dull: the better you know the city, the deeper you immerse yourself in the rich ambience of the Portuguese capital. But it's not just the city that's of interest: the surrounding area boasts other first-rate destinations, such as Cascais and Estoril, erstwhile havens for aristocratic European exiles.Ten top ski resorts around the world
Royalty, celebrities, the jet set... these are the ski slopes where A-listers of all types hang out. But that's not all they offer: kilometre after kilometre of piste, stunning scenery, world-class facilities and service, and the best in apres ski ambience... there's a lot of snowy fun out there just waiting for you.