Charming Sardinia on where to shop locally for handicrafts and jewelry. 

Cagliari, Sardinia's capital.

Written by Luke of Charming Sardinia

Situated in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy, France, Spain and Africa, Sardinia has long been a strategic trading and service post for conquering empires. This means the island’s culture and goods are an intriguing hybrid of influences, making this proud autonomous region not just a great place for the tourist, beach goer, or hiker, but for the eager shopper as well.

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From Rhodes and Kos via Zakynthos and Corfu to Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, Matthew Nunn shares the beauty of Greece.

Written by Matthew Nunn 

With over a thousand islands and in excess of 200 inhabited, it’s a small wonder there’s any Mediterranean Sea left. Despite what may be happening in Greece today (economically), nothing can take away what happened in Greece in the past. This history as well as the outstanding natural beauty has Greece tipped as one of the most popular travel destinations of 2012.

Despite being bound by a strong cultural and historical heritage, many people repeatedly return to Greece because of the variety offered by the different Greek Islands. This variety can range from traditional local dishes, ancient monuments, stunning cliffs and white sandy beaches. The Greek islands are clumped into various groups which span across several seas of the Mediterranean. Here’s a roundup of some of her islands and what they have to offer.

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Catherine Luther suggests a handful of experiences in the Hungarian capital for a romantic February 14th.

Written by Catherine Luther

When booking a romantic Valentine’s getaway for that special someone, you may initially consider conventional destinations such as Paris, Rome, or Venice. There’s no doubt that these old faithful’s tick all the right boxes for an intimate weekend away, but have you contemplated Budapest? Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest remains to be an untapped treasure for even the most seasoned city break traveller. Check out these heart-warming, romantic activities available in Budapest, sure to make your Valentine’s break a truly memorable occasion.

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Graham Padmore on what makes Brighton the coolest and most visit-worthy city along the coast of England.

Written by Graham Padmore

Despite having all the usual seaside clichés of pier, fairground rides and candyfloss, Brighton has a very different side. Dubbed ‘London by the sea’, this hip and happening city continues to surprise and intrigue visitors who flock here for independent shops, award winning food, friendly locals and a thriving art and alternative scene. For hipsters everywhere, here are seven reasons to visit the coolest seaside city in England.

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Ski resort holidays are always popular over the festive period among holidaymakers and ardent skiers alike, providing the perfect location to celebrate Christmas and welcoming the New Year in style. These events might be over, but there is still huge opportunity to hit the slopes and take advantage of the fresh snow. What’s more, there is no need to worry about booking your ski trip in advance, as there is still an impressive range of last minute ski holidays available from sites such as Teletext Holidays — just waiting to be explored.

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London is the capital of many things: England, the United Kingdom and British fashion. It is also home to a number of exciting and historical events and activities. London recently saw the royal wedding and London will soon be home to the 2012 Olympics, which will transform the already bustling city into a hive of sporting activity. Even without these massive global events London is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world for good reasons. Here are a few things to see and do in this exhilarating city.

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London: Portobello Road (& the Saturday market)

Rent an apartment for a weekend through somewhere like CityBaseApartments.com, who offer London apartments short stays and long stays alike. Nestled in West London’s rather salubrious Notting Hill area, Portobello road is a haven for treasure seekers and vintage lovers alike. Sauntering from the tube past Notting Hill’s white and decidedly summery-looking Georgian townhouses to Portobello Road is something to behold in itself – but as soon as you reach Portobello road, you’ll know about it. Curiosity shops of all shapes, sizes and persuasions offer Aladdin’s-Cave-style experiences, perfect for those with a taste for anything artistic, eccentric or outrageous.

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Canary Wharf at night.

London is renowned around the world for its diversity and attracts millions of tourists year after year. Visitors are never short of things to do in the English capital – after all, there are 32 different boroughs in Greater London — but there is no way that anybody can see everything worth seeing in London in one day. London is a long-stay city.

Apartment rentals in the capital are popular amongst tourists because they provide the opportunity to chill out in luxury and see the city in style. The attractiveness of Kensington and Canary Wharf apartments, for instance, as alternative ways to experience London is growing, even despite the recession.

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Luton Aiport

Many of us have to tighten our belts right now due to the global economic crisis. But with a little forethought you can still enjoy your annual trip away, it just takes a little bit more research and organisation to make sure you save as much money as you can.

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Scotland boasts some of the most beautiful places in the UK and offers plenty of life-affirming things to do. Every traveller most likely doesn’t want the same experience from a holiday and, unsurprisingly, Scotland can cater for this variety in hunger. The delightful capital city of Edinburgh can probably cater for most of that hunger alone.

For a start, it is the home of the legendary Fringe Festival — an event that attracts thousands of visitors every August. It goes on for the whole month and features some of the most creative people in the world strutting their stuff on the streets and stages. Edinburgh has one of the best shopping streets in the UK, too: the Royal Mile. Particularly lovely at Christmas time.

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Some 13 million visitors flock to Wales each year to explore the rolling countryside, soak up some culture and enjoy the local hospitality. When it comes to picking where to stay, many people opt to make a home from home in one of the hundreds of different holiday cottages in Wales.

Picking where to visit, though, is slightly trickier than deciding on which form of accommodation to book, so here at Travel Blissful we’ve handpicked the top five places.

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The Gothic cathedral of York Minster

With its distinctive rugged scenery and cluster of fascinating towns and cities to explore, Yorkshire is one of the most interesting areas of the UK for tourists to visit. One minute you can learn all about historic York, the next you can relax in one of the many Yorkshire cottages set in the beautiful countryside just a short drive away.

Yorkshire really is a county of stark contrasts. From industry cities like Leeds and Sheffield that are undergoing an extensive facelift to the serenity and calmness of the Yorkshire Dales, there’s a real blend of attractions in the white rose county.

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