The OEI Travel Blog

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Bursting into Spring with Holi, the Festival of Colours

This amazing festival, begun in India, is now celebrated across the world and marks the arrival of Spring. Vibrant, festive and more than a bit messy, spectators and festival-goers alike are doused with coloured powders to dye them every colour under the sun.

Holi is celebrated in March each year, and is an excellent time to visit India if you are keen to join in the celebrations! You can read more about Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi or Bangalore on the World Executive India Travel Guide here.

Photo by Chris Willis - California, USA

Photo by Chris Willis - California, USA

Photo by rudesh_calls

Photo by Ian Brown - San Francisco, USA

Photo by Peter de Wit - Netherlands

Photo by Diganta Talukdar - Nagaon, India

Photo by Nester Lacle - Singapore

Monday, 21 March 2011

Unspoilt Summers in the South of France

The South of France has long been associated with sumptuous gastronomy, endless rolling fields, and long, balmy Summer nights. Boasting an array of wine farms, lavender fields, gourmet restaurants, small villages and sparkling beaches, it is a perfect destination for a Summer road-trip or even a short countryside getaway.

Towns such as Aix-en-Provence and Marseille will seat you right in the middle of the action, whilst offer more to see off the beaten path. If you are planning a honeymoon and surprise getaway, why not book a luxurious five-star hotel with LuxuryTravel.com.

Photo by Maarten Danial - Netherlands

Photo by Denise

Photo by Bart Rousseau - Antwerp, Belgium

Photo by Jean-Louis Zimmermann - Moulins, France

Photo by Jmt-29 - Brest, France

Photo by Oliver Martin

Photo by Denise

Photo by Fabrice Terrasson - Draguignan, France

Photo by Bart Rousseau - Antwerp, Belgium

Monday, 14 March 2011

Feasting and Fasting in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Spain's most diverse and cosmopolitan cities, and the array of offerings found at its many markets are testament to this. This week we explore Barcelona's food and vegetable markets in a vivid photo-entry.

You can view our full tourist guide of Barcelona here, or else treat yourself to a luxury stay with LuxuryHotels.com.

Photo by Oh-Barcelona.com - Barcelona, Spain

Photo by Ivan Mlinaric - Slovenia

Photo by Oh-Barcelona.com - Barcelona, Spain

Photo by Kate Fisher - Brighton, United Kingdom

Photo by Her Own Journey - Frankfurt, Germany

Photo by discofiasko

Photo by Oh-Barcelona.com - Barcelona, Spain

Monday, 7 March 2011

The Isle of Capri - A thousand shades of blue

Capri is one of Italy's most luxurious and beautiful locations, a playground for the rich and famous, and a photographer's delight. If this photo-entry isn't enough to whet your appetitie, you can find out more about Capri, including budget and five-star hotels, here.