We flew to Palma and then boarded the Island Escape cruise ship.
Ports of call included:
- Palma,
- Ibiza Town,
- Alicante,
- Malaga,
- Cadiz and
- Gibraltar.
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Island Cruises Mediterranean Charm Cruise On Island Escape
In October 2006 we went on the Island Cruises Mediterranean Charm cruise onboard the Island Escape cruise ship.
We flew to Palma and then boarded the Island Escape cruise ship.
Ports of call included:
We flew to Palma and then boarded the Island Escape cruise ship.
Ports of call included:
The Hippy Market Of Es Cana, Ibiza
The world famous Hippy Market Punta Arabí of Es Cana is one of Ibiza's most popular tourist attractions in Ibiza.
This market is open every Wednesday from April to October from 10.00am to 6.30pm on the grounds of the Club Punta Arabi. There is ample car parking and coach trips, buses and boats run from around the island to enable you to get there. Entry to the market is free and parking is 5 euros.
The Hippy Market is full of countless stalls that are located beneath the shade of pine trees along winding paths between pretty white bungalows. The stalls sell everything from cakes to jewellery, pictures to leather items, sequinned bags to cotton clothing. Many stalls sell handmade items so it is a great place to grab a souvenir or a gift for family and friends back home.
The market has a great atmosphere and the rhythms of drums, violins and guitars can be heard as you wander from stall to stall.
Whenwe were there the centre of the market had a stage area for live acts to play. Food and drink can be bought at the market so a half day or full day can be easily spent at the Hippy Market.
If you love shopping and the hustle and bustle of market then this is a great excursion.
This market is open every Wednesday from April to October from 10.00am to 6.30pm on the grounds of the Club Punta Arabi. There is ample car parking and coach trips, buses and boats run from around the island to enable you to get there. Entry to the market is free and parking is 5 euros.
The Hippy Market is full of countless stalls that are located beneath the shade of pine trees along winding paths between pretty white bungalows. The stalls sell everything from cakes to jewellery, pictures to leather items, sequinned bags to cotton clothing. Many stalls sell handmade items so it is a great place to grab a souvenir or a gift for family and friends back home.
The market has a great atmosphere and the rhythms of drums, violins and guitars can be heard as you wander from stall to stall.
Whenwe were there the centre of the market had a stage area for live acts to play. Food and drink can be bought at the market so a half day or full day can be easily spent at the Hippy Market.
If you love shopping and the hustle and bustle of market then this is a great excursion.
Travel Insurance
There are many travel insurance companies and numerous travel insurance plans to cover all your travel needs.
Travel insurance plans can cover:
Travel insurance plans can cover:
- Annual multi trip travel.
- Single trip travel.
- Backpacker and long stay travel.
- Winter sports cover.
- Adventure /extreme sports cover.
- Golfing cover.
- Cancellation cover.
- Cover for loss of baggage or money.
- Cover for damage to baggage.
- Medical expenses cover.
- Over 65's ravel insurance.
- Breakdown insurance cover for motorists.
- Motorcycle travel insurance cover.
Friday, 9 October 2009
Island Escape Cruise Ship
Back in October 2006 my husband and I went on the Island Escape Cruise Ship around the Mediterranean.
A cruise on the Island Escape cruise ship is an informal, laid back affair with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Facilities on board include:
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was good, the entertainment was varied and excellent, the excursions were well organised and the cabin was clean.
A cruise on the Island Escape cruise ship is an informal, laid back affair with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Facilities on board include:
- 3 bars,
- 3 restaurants,
- 1 outdoor pool,
- a gym,
- beauty salon,
- duty free shops,
- internet cafe.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was good, the entertainment was varied and excellent, the excursions were well organised and the cabin was clean.
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Limassol Wine Festival, Cyprus
I have a friend who lives in Cyprus who managed to get to the wine festival in Limassol this year. This is what David told me about the Limassol wine festival.
"The wine festival was a very cheap evening out and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Cyprus in early September. It was 5 euro to get in but you can drink as much wine as you want and get a free bottle to take home as well. There are fashion shows, dancing and bouzouki music and a great many stalls selling cypriot food and snacks."
Since David told me about this festival I have read that the Limassol Wine Festival is one of the largest of the festivals in Cyprus and is held every year in the municipal gardens along the sea-front near the old town of Limassol.
"The wine festival was a very cheap evening out and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Cyprus in early September. It was 5 euro to get in but you can drink as much wine as you want and get a free bottle to take home as well. There are fashion shows, dancing and bouzouki music and a great many stalls selling cypriot food and snacks."
Since David told me about this festival I have read that the Limassol Wine Festival is one of the largest of the festivals in Cyprus and is held every year in the municipal gardens along the sea-front near the old town of Limassol.
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
Earlier this year my husband and I visited Wroxeter vineyard. The visit was a Boot's gift and what a brilliant present it turned out to be.
Wroxeter vineyard is located in Shropshire next to the Roman city and the vineyard was planted in 1991.
The gift included:
Wroxeter vineyard is located in Shropshire next to the Roman city and the vineyard was planted in 1991.
The gift included:
- a tour of the vineyard.
- an informative talk about the vineyard and the wine produced.
- a wine tasing session.
- a Roman lunch.
- a free bottle of wine.
Friday, 2 October 2009
Bergen, Norway
Bergen is Norway's second largest city and is the gateway to the fjords of Western Norway. Bergen was first stop on the Norwegian cruise we took back in May 2005 and it is the perfect place to begin a cruise through the stunning fjords and glaciers.
This is a pretty city that is surrounded by mountains with the houses reaching up the lower slopes. The park is a good place to relax and take in the sights and marvel at the beautiful landscape that surrounds the city.
The fish market in the centre of the city is well worth a look. Here is can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Bergen as you make your way through the hustle and bustle of the market place.
I have read that Bergen is one of the most attractive cities in Norway and as the houses merge into the mountainous landscape, I think I am inclined to agree.
This is a pretty city that is surrounded by mountains with the houses reaching up the lower slopes. The park is a good place to relax and take in the sights and marvel at the beautiful landscape that surrounds the city.
The fish market in the centre of the city is well worth a look. Here is can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Bergen as you make your way through the hustle and bustle of the market place.I have read that Bergen is one of the most attractive cities in Norway and as the houses merge into the mountainous landscape, I think I am inclined to agree.
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