MENTION the words “river cruise” to anyone and they will conjure up images of OAPs sipping tea, playing backgammon and hobbling around villages with walking sticks. But these holidays are also packed full of charming destinations, delicious food and bucketloads of booze — so why should all the fun be reserved for those over 50? … Read more
The Dutch door to the Little Swiss Cafe, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is a portal to another place and time. The front dining room’s timber framing and blue-shuttered windows evoke a European cottage. Inside, classical music is periodically interrupted by the chirps of a cuckoo clock. And a small chalkboard lists specials that might as well be written … Read more
The UK Foreign Office has warned people travelling to the Netherlands in the coming days about a possible terror attack. The Netherlands’ anti-terrorism agency on Tuesday raised its threat level for the first time since 2019. It upped its threat level to level four, or “substantial”, out of five on the scale. In response, the … Read more
THERE are plenty of theme parks across Europe, which means holidaymakers probably haven’t heard about every single one. While the winter has people planning festive days out, theme parks are a great choice for families and thrill-seekers. 4 Walibi Holland is one of the largest theme parks in the NetherlandsCredit: Walibi Holland 4 The Dutch theme park is … Read more
