Destinations & Attractions
Destinations and attractions by the Seven Seas. Find interesting articles and blog posts about our favorite vacation destinations and hidden hideaways by our authors and guests
London Attractions
There are certain cities that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime. London, England is one of them. A day or two’s sojourn won’t do this place justice though perhaps you will see a few highlights, enough to whet your appetite to return. To get the real flavour...
8 Reasons to Visit New Zealand
New Zealand is that country to the south east of Australia. Because both these countries are close together on the other side of the Pacific from the west coast of North America, they are often combined into one visit which is a shame. They are entirely different...
Charming Croatia
Croatia lies in a cluster of small countries on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. It not only sports a long coastline, but it extends inland to border the countries of Hungary, Slovenia, and Serbia. For this reason, you can visit ...
Winters in Portugal
Portugal in winter is almost a best-kept secret, unless you are European (especially British.) The British have been coming to this country and in the colder winter months to enjoy the sunshine for years. If you are looking for a winter stay of a month or more with ...
Sydney, AU
So you are travelling to Sydney Australia. Great! Here are some things you should not miss when you are in the city. The Rocks Markets – “The Rocks” is actually an area of the city centre known for historic buildings, and tourism. Here you will find ...
Madeira
Madeira – Perfect for a Holiday Anytime Madeira is an archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean about 500 kilometers from land, in this case the continent of Africa. It’s about [...]
Ephesus, Turkey | City in Ruins
Did you know that to see the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean you need to visit what was at one time referred to as Asia Minor? This would be the ruins of the once mighty city and seaport, of Ephesus in Turkey.
Anyone for Afternoon Tea?
Most people outside the British Isles do not distinguish between the two types of teas, or meals, and High Tea as advertised on ships or at hotels is often what is an Afternoon Tea menu but eaten at a table.
Guernsey, a Channel Island
Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands lying off the coast of France in the Bay of St. Malo but remarkably British, and British for a very long time, ever since it became part of the Duchy of Normandy and later governed by William the Conqueror.
Montenegro: Eight Interesting Facts
Here are some interesting facts about one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe – the little postage stamp country of Montenegro. This small country is hugged on three sides by Croatia, ...