European Travel Magazine - Issue 2 - November 2013 Nov 2013

Issue 2 November 2013Issue 2 November 2013 EuropeanTravel MagazinE IN THIS ISSUE London Heathrow Airport What To Do In Faro Top Barcelona Hotels LONDON ZOO The flightless or the swinging monkeys, an unforgettable animal adventure awaits the entire family. TRAVEL THROUGH MALAGA You’ll be amazed at all there is to do when traveling around Malaga Spain. EGYPT RESORTS AND ATTRACTIONS A trip to Egypt promises to be exotic and interesting expierence. 5 REA- SONS SKIING IS GOOD FOR YOU We’ve long suspected: skiing and snowboarding are good for you.

2 Europ E an Trav E l Ma g azin E EUROPEAN TRAVEL MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY European Travel Magazine [email protected] ADVERTISING PAdvertise your business in our monthly magazine and blog at special introductory rates. Contact: [email protected] SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES Bloggers and travel writers submit your Destination of the articles now for consideration. If successfull your article will apear in one of our publications which best fts. month: Algarve PHOTOGRAPHY We welcome submissions of your travel pictures from all our readers and followers. The Algarve The Perfect Family Holiday Destination To submit pictures please email them to us Taking a holiday in the Algarve, boats on the beach. The Algarve [email protected] Portugal during the winter sea- in Portugal boasts an average With the subject line “PHOTOGRAPHY” son is a wonderful way to escape 320 days of sunshine a year, the cold and rainy weather and gentle breezes coming off the enjoy the warmth of this stun- Atlantic, and a laid back lifestyle ning area. The space and fexibil- that you thought had vanished. ity you can enjoy if you spend your holiday in one of the many While you are staying in the Algarve villas that are available Algarve, you will be able to enjoy for rent will make it that much some of the fne attractions that more special. the area has to offer. For the golf lover there are some world class This part of Portugal is in the golf courses. There are clubs southern most region of the and bars if you are looking for country and has a wonderfully some nightlife. You can also en- mild climate all year round. The joy many outdoor activities like coastline also happens to be one tennis and horseback riding. In of the most beautiful in Europe. fact, there is a little something Portugal is a wonderful, safe for everyone. place for the whole family to stay, and at a price that will not But the greatest form of relax- break the bank. ation will be to simply mix with the locals at the tavern in a With mile upon mile of uncrowd- nearby village! ed, sandy beaches, the Algarve has a superb year round climate. Pretty coastal towns and villages boast old churches and bustling markets, pavement cafes serv- ing excellent snacks, and fshing

C ONTENT S 3 4 The Holy Island Of Lindisfarne The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a tidal island of the northeast coast of England. It is also known just as Holy Island. It constitutes the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. Holy Island has a recorded history from the sixth century. It was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith and Eadberht. 6 8 11 Things To See And Fear Of Flying? Just Five Great Reasons To Do In Faro Relax It Away Stay In A Boutique Hotel If you’re planning a trip to Por- The process is so simple and natural Boutique hotels are usually in envi- tugal’s fabulous Faro but are that you will be amazed just how able locations. A townhouse right lacking in inspiration, worry not! quickly you will see the benefts! in the middle of the city, a chateau We have the perfect sugges- Just imagine yourself laying on in rural France or a stunning beach tions to satisfy everyone from that beach now. A thousand mils retreat in the Maldives, boutique the most die-hard sun seeker to away and not a care in the world! hotels exist to provide you with the the art-loving culture vulture. How fantastic would that be? very best location for your holiday. 12 14 16 17 18 20 London Top Luxury Egypt Reasons A Guide London Heathrow 4 & 5* Resorts And Why Skiing To Travel Zoo - Days Airport Barcelona Attractions Is Good Through Out With Guide Hotels For You Malaga The Kids

4 E urop E an T rav E l M a g azin E The Holy island of lindisfarne The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England. It is also known just as Holy Island. It constitutes the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. Holy Island has a recorded history from the sixth century. It was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith and Eadberht. After Viking invasions and the Norman invasion of Eng- land a priory was reestablished. A small castle was built upon it in 1550

E urop E an T rav E l M a g azin E 5 HOW TO GET THERE There are 3 main ways to get to Lindis- farne: walk across the sands at low tide (only advisable with a local guide), use the shuttle bus service from Berwick-upon- Tweed or drive across the tidal causeway. Walk: The Pilgrim’s Crossing is a clearly marked walking route from the mainland to the island that crosses the sand and mud. However, due to the tidal nature of this crossing it is strongly advised that this route is only attempted with an experi- enced local guide. Bus: Local bus service 477 runs from nearby Ber- wick-upon-Tweed, however it can be somewhat irregular due to tidal patterns, and does not run every day through winter months. Travellers are advised to make local enquiries before making ar- rangements around the bus service. Drive: The main east coast road the A1 is con- veniently located for Lindisfarne. The turning is located in the small village of Beal (which appears to consist only of The Plough Hotel and a service station, both on the eastern side of the road). The turning is signed as “Holy Island”. The distance from the turning to the island is approximately 5 miles. Access to Lindisfarne is affected by local tides. This point cannot be expressed enough as many people get stranded on the causeway every year requiring coastguard rescue (sometimes including helicopter rescue). Tide tables are available locally and are published on the internet. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne publishes information on and about the island on www.lindisfarne.org.uk Due to its size and nature, Lindisfarne has very few roads. Those that exist tend to be narrow and often have tourists walking on them. There is a large car park available before entering the settle- ment on the island. The car park is pay & display, priced at £4.40 for a stay of over 3 hours (correct as of May 3rd 2008). On-street parking is virtually non-existant. Some B&B establishments may offer parking, however this should be checked when booking. Lindisfarne has a number of small Bed & Breakfast establishments, a small hotel and pubs offering accommodation. Cafe Bean Goose: 01289 389083 UK Cottages: Have holiday cottages on the is- land of Lindisfarne and in the surrounding area of Northumberland.

6 E urop E an T rav E l M a g azin E If you’re planning a trip to Portugal’s fabulous Faro but are lacking in inspiration, worry not! We have the perfect sug- gestions to satisfy everyone from the most die-hard sun seeker to the art-loving culture vulture. A S THE C APITAL OF P OR TUGAL’ S E VER POPULAR A L GAR VE REGION , FAR O IS OVERFL OWING WITH THINGS T O SEE AND DO .