In a bid to take away the Winter Blues here in the antipodes ... a visit to some warmer holiday destinations (click on images below for more)..



A mere web picture cannot capture the detail and true colours of this 1940s Mexican travel
poster - it is just stunning, especially in larger sizes.

Classic 1930s Travel Poster for Greece

1940s Travel Poster
Flims, Switzerland
1930s Travel Poster for Swiss resort town Flims

Originally growing as a summer spa town in a distinctly wind sheltered and wide open area, especially since the building of big Hotels from 1877 on, Flims is now also famous for winter sports (mainly skiing and snowboarding) and is now part of the Weisse Arena resort which combines the formerly separate resorts of Flims, Laax and Falera. It is regular host to international competitions such as the FIS World Championship in skiing and the Burton European Open in snowboarding.

The home of carnival, steel bands, calypso and limbo dancing,

1930s
Temperate winters are what started the Riviera craze in the 1830's. Dry, hot summers, and perfect travelling weather in Spring & Autumn added to the appeal of this region of France.
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