Posted by Jill Bowen on Thu 21st June 2007 at 02:42 AM, Filed in Europe
Corsica is aptly named the ‘Isle of Beauty’ by all who visit this beautiful and diverse island.
The word ‘Corsica’ is derived from a Phoenician word meaning ‘cloaked in forests’. How very true! The mountains are covered in chestnut trees; within these forest areas wild boar, cattle and goats freely roam. Tumbling mountain streams and waterfalls from the snow-capped mountaintops cascade down to the sea below. The whole Island has an unhurried ambience, unspoiled and un-crowded. A gem waiting to be explored.
Napoleon once said he could recognise his Island with his eyes closed. He was referring to the marquis – the acres of heath that send up their perfume of myrtle, wild mint and juniper in the gentle breeze.
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“Ancient Egypt” is such an appropriate description for this intriguing location.
Oozing history from every pore, it is correct to say that most people who think of Egypt, think of antiquities, but Egypt has much more to offer.
Here’s a run down of why a bargain holiday to Egypt can encompass all aspects of a luxury foreign get away.
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Posted by Jackie Hewett on Sun 17th June 2007 at 04:58 AM, Filed in Europe
Fancy going to the South of France but want somewhere different to stay?
If you are hiring a car (for hire discount see Transhire Link I can thoroughly recommend the small village of Eze, perched up high on the cliffs between the extremely busy resorts of Nice and Monaco.
Under 3000 people live in the village, but the tourists significantly swell the numbers in summer. There are a few interesting things to do in the village itself, with a few touristy shops and the excellent, and famed Grasse perfumery (there’s a shop in the village and the factory is just outside). But we enjoyed most of all a trip to the botanic gardens. I am not especially into horticulture, but these gardens were beautiful. There were many very well established and large cacti, agaves and aloes winding around a peak with the ruins of an ancient chateau with the azure Mediterranean as a backdrop. You can see down to Italy in one direction and on a clear day across the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer to St Tropez in the other. In high summer it can be scorching (small wonder the cacti do so well) so I’d advise taking plenty of water.
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Contributed by Jill Bowen
Fancy a quick dip in the sea…and I mean quick!
Bur first, what’s your usual method of entry? Like me, slowly inching your way, and therefore prolonging the ‘pain’ of cold water reaching your ‘sensitive’ bits! Or do you charge in, launching yourself into the waves? Or maybe you perform a graceful artistic dive off a jetty?
OK all you wimps, why not see how ‘real men’ enter the water!
On 11th December every year - the day preceding the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe an evening mass is held in honour of Mexico’s patron saint. I expect that a few prayers are said not only for the saint, but a few of the worshippers will also being praying for themselves! These are some of the best professional freestyle cliff divers in the world, participating the next day in a spectacle that thrills spectators with their abilities.
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Posted by Jill Bowen on Wed 13th June 2007 at 01:52 AM, Filed in Naturism, June
Do you love gardens? Ever wanted to visit the fabulous Eden project in Cornwall? Do you love nature in all its diverse glory? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then here is a rare treat for you!
On Saturday 23rd of June 2007 (the evening of the summer solstice) the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, is opening its doors to nature loving naturists.
This event takes place from 7 –11 p.m and is conjunction with British Naturism. There cannot be a more fitting way to explore the wonders of what is know as ‘the eight wonder of the world. Purchasing a special ticket will allow you to visit the Eden project all day on the 24th….fully clad!!!
Imagine enjoying the biggest rainforest ‘in captivity’ with the worlds different climates, flowers and plants just as nature intended – the way we were all born – in the nude!
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