The rather special town of Grasse is situated in the Maritime Alps, approximately one hour’s drive inland from Cannes on the Cote d’Azur. For anyone fortunate to be holidaying in this elegant stretch of the Mediterranean, a visit to Grasse is a must. There is plenty to see and do in what’s considered ‘the perfume
The southern Spanish town of Vejer de la Frontera sits on top of a hill like a white jewel that is brimming with fascination and beauty. As you walk the cobbled narrow streets you pass by restaurants and bars in abundance, each one as enticing as the next. Craft shops display their wares of brightly
With 55 million of France’s residents on holiday on the Côte d’Azur during the summer, things can get a little hectic in this popular region of the south of France. In September, October and November, things become significantly calmer on the idyllic French Riviera. Alongside the thinning of the crowds, the sun’s strong rays give
With its elegant harbours framed with luxurious and state-of-the-art yachts, affluent coastal towns with a world-class casino, restaurant or nightclub on every corner, the playfully diverse lands of the Cote d’Azur have long attracted the world’s most glamorous, wealthy and elite to its shores. It comes as little surprise therefore when news emerges that George
Being blessed with a diverse and stunning landscape, Mallorca is perfect for both trail and road running. For runners seeking a flat coastal run, routes along Pollenca Bay, Alcudia Bay or Palma Bay go on for miles and miles. Or for those looking for a steep and challenging fell run, the ancient pathways that
With the severity of the summer heat subsiding into a much cooler, fresh autumnal temperature and being ready to celebrate its patron saint, it’s easy to see why Kefalonia is the perfect autumn break. Void of crowds Being the largest of the Ionian Islands but not considered as one of the touristiest of the Greek
Void of the unrelenting whirl of mass tourism, Paxos is a haven of tranquillity and peace. They say the most beautiful things come in small packages. Being just seven miles long and three miles wide, Paxos is certainly small and with more than 30 coves on the west of the island, jagged cliff tops on
With its spectacular mountain ranges, dramatic gorges, verdurous plains and twisting and turning coastline, the island of Crete is renowned for its diverse and natural beauty. Though it has to be said being laden with scillas, crocuses, cyclamens and other wild autumnal flowers, autumn is a particularly beautiful season to discover Crete. During the autumn
The Costa Teguise is one of Lanzarote’s most popular tourist destinations. But what makes this coastal town so heavily-visited and widely admired? Situated on the eastern edge of Lanzarote, only ten minutes from the airport and in close proximity to the island’s capital, Costa Teguise is easily accessible for tourists. Though despite its convenient accessibility,
Italy might be synonymous with high culture, ancient remnants, quality cuisine and a luscious landscape of valleys, forests and citrus groves as far as the eye can see, but there is plenty on offer for a fantastic family holiday. From the fertile plains of Tuscany to the archaeological highlights of Lazio, Italy is brimming with
