Wine making may have begun in Paso Robles as early as 1797 with the Spanish missionaries but it wasn’t until 6 wineries were established throughout the 1940s that the region began developing a reputation for premium California wine. Fast forward to today where some reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, "out Bordeaux" France's Bordeaux and rival certain internationally recognized wine regions north of San Francisco. The Paso Robles CAB … [Read more...]
How Sochi Became an All-Season Hotspot for Tourists
SOURCE: flickr.com Prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics, how many people had heard of Sochi? Outside of Russia, the answer is probably very few. When most people think of snow, skiing and snowboarding, they think of somewhere in Austria or Italy, at least if they’re in Europe. In the US, you can take advantage of lift pass deals like Fly and Ski Free and take to the slopes in Tahoe without spending a dime. Or, if you’re really adventurous, you … [Read more...]
Camino de Santiago
The air in the waiting room at the Bilbao International Airport pressed against us, dank and heavy. A greasy stench rose from a counter loaded with plastic containers of Spanish omelets. “Where are they?” My voice sounded edgy. “I thought Brad told us he would be right under that Celular sign.” We scanned the room. In the far corner, a group of young men, all wearing identical yellow and black T-shirts displaying an image of a large soccer … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona’s Football Transfers are a good reason to Visit the City in 2018
If you haven't heard, it's got a lot of great things going for it! From the unique independent history and the stunning architecture to the sought after party atmosphere and sensational cuisine - Barcelona is a Catalonian paradise in Spain that is on the bucket list of millions of eager travellers all over the world. The Holiday Transfers team really feel that there is no other place like it, and more and more people every single year are … [Read more...]
New Flights from Gatwick to Alicante
In 2017, British Airways made almost 1,000 flights every week from Gatwick during the summer weeks, which are usually their peak period. However, it is planning to add over 150 flights every week for this year’s summer. This is going to be their largest schedule of flying from Gatwick for ten years. They have planned to increase the flights from Gatwick to Alicante from 14 to 22 every week. Other frequencies that have increased include flights … [Read more...]
Maximon, the Rum-Swilling, Cigar-Smoking Guatemalan God
Santiago Atitlan is the largest city on the banks of the famous Lake Atitlan in Western Guatemala. It has a large, thriving Mayan community and is significantly less touristy than most of the other Atitlan villages. However, it is a destination famous for one sight in particular: Maximon. Maximon (pronounced mash-ee-mon) is a truly fascinating Mayan deity. Also known as San Simon or Rilaj Mam, he is a complex balance of benevolence and … [Read more...]
Win the Trip of a Lifetime with Pacsafe
The #PacsafeBeMore competition promotes embracing life's adventures with a two-week custom vacation giveaway SEATTLE, WA – Pacsafe®, the leading innovator in anti-theft travel gear, is giving people around the world a chance to win the adventure of a lifetime. Starting January 26, 2018, the #PacsafeBeMore competition will turn one lucky winner's dream into reality with a two-week, all-expenses-paid vacation to anywhere in the world for … [Read more...]
💩 Happens When You Travel
I didn’t think much of it at first. His face was somewhat pale and the ever-present smile had been replaced by a slightly anguished expression. He mentioned he was cold but how could this be? We were in the middle of the hot and humid Cambodian jungle. Maybe it was just exhaustion from a long day of exploring Angkor Wat? I figured if we just rested a while, we’d be OK. Then 💩 happened. Literally. The next few hours were spent assisting him back … [Read more...]
Dreaming of My Own Private Island in Aruba
Aruba is a Caribbean gem. The white sand beaches and crystal-clear blue water make it a legitimate standout. If you thought the Caribbean was all lush tropical foliage, you’re in for a surprise when you see Aruba’s desert landscape. Aruba is arid, but it’s loaded with stunning floral eye candy. Its famed Divi Divi trees act like a natural compass, dipping graciously in a southwesterly direction, given a push by Aruba’s steady trade winds. … [Read more...]
Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018
The next 12 months promise to be a delight for sports fans across the world, with a vast array of top events taking place throughout 2018. Winter sports and football provide the year's top two attractions, with the Winter Olympics and the World Cup set to draw massive crowds to South Korea and Russia respectively. Winter Olympics, South Korea Scheduled to take place PyeongChang from February 9-25, the Winter Olympics brings together the … [Read more...]
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