Passionate about travel? Here is the list of lively cities, which are highly popular across the globe for their iconic monuments, natural beauty, museums and breathtaking architecture –with that little something extra that makes them the most compelling and interesting destinations for travel enthusiasts.

Berlin

A passionate city, Berlin enthrals everyone with its intricate architecture, vibrant culture, sumptuous food and profound history. Owing to its unparalleled aura, Berlin city attracts people from far and beyond. Boasting rich culture and history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, even today the legacy of this city continues in places like Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery and the Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer.

If you plan to visit this city, do not miss to explore a group of treasure houses and Berlin’s ‘Louvre, which are the highlights of the city’s museum landscape. Berlin’s ‘Louvre has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The interesting thing is that it showcases the art and cultural history from the Stone Age to the 19th century.

Paris

Paris is a picturesque 19th-century cityscape, famous for its dynamic culture, fashion and cuisine. Also known as a romantic city, Paris is full of grand restaurants, glamorous boulevards, manicured gardens and enchanting architectural icons. You can spot couples enjoying a walk down the serene Canal St-Martin or simply getting close and personal in restaurants and wine bars over a candle-lit dinner.

Eat in as many cafes, bistros and brasseries and shop in some high-end boutiques to experience the true taste of Parisian culture. Apart from Eiffel tower, some of the popular sights to explore and various things to do in Montmartre, The Louvre, Notre Dame and The Musée d’Orsay’s.

Barcelona

Popular for its quirky art and architecture, Barcelona offers diverse variety of things to do. The small alleys in Barri Gòtic, countless tapas restaurants, nightclubs on beachside, old cathedrals, and vibrant street life defines the cosmopolitan city of Spain-Barcelona. The city is one of the famous tourist destinations amongst young couples and families alike.

Tour and explore some breathtaking Spanish architect including the world famous Sagrada Família and mouth-watering Spanish cuisine, which is influenced by regional delicacies while the cooking methods are influenced by the geography and climate of this area.

Sited between the sea and the mountains, it offers the best of both worlds.

Miami

A vibrant city, Miami is all about dazzling sandy and sunny beaches. Nestled on the Atlantic coast at Florida’s south-eastern tip, Miami city offers multiple enticements for everyone. Popular place to explore here is the South Beach and the nearby area-popular for impressive art deco buildings. The city is famed for its white sand, colourful buildings and fancy nightclubs and its pleasing winter climate, which makes it a highly popular holiday destination.

Miami is a famous destination for a slow cruise and some excellent structures like the Beacon Hotel, the Colony Hotel and Waldorf Towers. Overall, the city is a great holiday destination for those who are looking for some hottest spots and beautiful locations to explore.

Choose any of the destinations, pack your bagpack and take on the tour to create lifelong memories. Before heading to any of these destinations, make sure to book your accommodation prior to the visit, so that you know where to go while you are in a completely new city. If you are looking for homely stay, it is good to book a serviced apartment to make your trip comfortable and hassle-free.

At least once a year I love to indulge in a bit of luxury, travel with concerning myself with money and enjoy some of the finer things in a particular city or country. This year I went with a friend to Paris and we did exactly that, it was really refreshing as we’d visited a few years before and there were so many things that I waned to do that we had to say no to due to the money it cost. If you plan on heading to Paris this year and what to indulge in any kind of luxury, large or small, then here were my favourite 5 things that added a touch of class to proceedings.

Go Boutique

It can be tempting to think that the big chain hotels offer you the best in luxury but this is not always the case in and Paris you will find some of the luxurious and stylishly designed boutique hotels that you’ve ever visited. These hotels are themed and independently ran and as a result of this the eye for detail and the dedication to giving you a pleasant stay is far higher.

Champagne on The Seine

Many people take a tour down the River Seine to meander through the city with an in-ear tour guide telling them about the delights of the city, sadly these are often on plastic seats on open-air boats where you could be a victim to the weather. A far more preferable option is to take one of the glass-topped comfort boats that serve champagne and oysters for you as you sit in comfort watching and learning about the Parisienne skyline.

Transfer in style

It’s worth starting your trip off in the right way and what better way than to get a chauffeur driven car for your airport transfer. We used a company called Blacklane who were excellent, we received a text as we got off the plane to let us know that our driver was there and we were greeted by his cheery face as we walked through arrivals. We were driven in a sleek black Mercedes and taken to our hotel, no waiting, no hassle, just good service. The company also offers a business van airport transfer so if you are going with your company then they look after that as well.

Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge is the World-famous cabaret and burlesque show that attracts thousands of people each year who come to be wowed and entertained. The best way to visit the Moulin Rouge is by opting for the VIP package which comes with a 3 course meal, skip-the-queue access, coat checking and your very own personal balcony to watch the show from. If something is worth doing then it’s worth doing right… right?

Shop, Shop, Shop

Shopping in Paris is the real deal, for em it’s like going on a night out, full of excitement and I love to to get dressed up to the nines before I go. Each arrondissement in Paris offers something different, from the large fashion houses around the Champs-Elysées to the chic Golden Triangle in the 8th arrondissement. Even if you just intend to window shop around these stunning department stores and boutique shops I would still recommend going, it’s such a thrill to around this level of high fashion.

Ah Disneyland Paris, the place where wonder and magic live, the place where kids smile and laugh and have their dreams come true. Or for many of us, the place where you finally pull out the last of your hair as you try to contain your hyperactive, over enthused, loud, teary and relentless bundles of joy. There are things that we can do to avoid having a trip to this wonderful place spoiled for everyone including you kids by a pet lip or a tantrum.

Plan Ahead

There is so much to do here that it is really important that you plan what you are going to see and do before you get there. The trick here is to involve your children in the decision making process, a lesson in democracy as well!! Disney provide a lot of information about what is inside the park and your kids will be so excited that they will pay attention to the info. My 3 wanted to do different things so we negotiated and arrived at a loose plan, of course the plan may change when you get there but it’s important to have a plan at least. The reason for the planning stage is so that kids know the expectation when they get there so that if they start running off wanting to do everything, they can be reminded of the plan that they helped make.

Set Out The Rules

Now, in addition to planning ahead you must lay out the rules, before you arrive at the park. The night before would be best as this way it may be fresher in the head. Don’t be draconian, remember this trip for them is the stuff of magic, but to avoid tantrums, rules are a must. 

Watch What They Eat 

  
Let’s remember that the theme park is a business, and a business that knows that they cater for children. As a result the park is filled with more saturated fats and e-numbers than you can imagine. Sweets, candy floss, lollipops, Ice cream and sugary drinks are everywhere in Euro Disney and if you don’t want your child to go completely crazy then I advise you manage their intake very carefully. The kids will be high enough on excitement as it is without giving them a sugar rush that inevitably leads to a crash resulting in a very tricky trip for the family. Let them be treated by all means but be very careful on how much sugar they take in. 

Of course, everyone wants to have a good time and you can’t predict if your child will have a tantrum when they get tired, which trust me they will. However, these steps should certainly help avoid too much anguish and maximise your family fun.