You can forget Marbella, Venice and New York, as the latest place to be emerging as a trendy and ‘upmarket’ travel destination is Lanzaote. Though unlike many other popular and allegedly ‘high-end’ resorts, in which glamour, glitz and neon-lights weave are an intrinsic feature, Lanzarote’s ‘upmarketness’ is much quieter, subtle and more subdued. Don’t believe
Beaches, culture, landscapes, sunshine, cuisine, friendliness… we could go on and on about what’s great about Croatia. If you are deliberating about where to spend your holiday this year, check out five reasons why you should visit Croatia. Mouth watering cuisine Okay so it might not have the international notoriety the likes of French, Italian
The Tuscan coastline is the longest regional coastline in Italy. With its long stretches of soft sand, undiscovered hidden coves and the mountains of Alpi Apuane providing a dramatic and diverse background, Tuscany’s coastline is also one of the most stunning in Europe. The distinct and varied Tuscan coastline is home to some very interesting
Okay you’re going to Italy so you can be certain you’ll experience some great cuisine. Visiting Lazio however will bring a whole new dimension to Italian culinary art and yes, in Lazio art is the operative word! Here’s what to eat in Lazio… Primo With its intense flavours yet simple ingredients, discovering food in
With rolling verdure valleys, a network of fast-flowing rivers, hillsides carpeted in forests and a coastline of long, windswept beaches, it is easy to understand why Minho is regularly cited as being the most beautiful part of Portugal. Asides its blatant beauty, this distinct province which lies to the north of Porto, clings on to
It’s one of the most glamorous and well-known coastlines in the world. Where are we talking about? The French Riviera of course. From Bridget Bardot to Mick Jagger, this geographically-diverse and lavishly affluent coast has been an inspiration to many. If you are soon to have the privilege of visiting this holiday hotspot and are
When staying on the island of Rhodes there really is one top excursion which every tourist should endeavour to visit – the pretty village of Lindos. Beware though, as there is hardly a flat piece of land in sight and walking around Lindos requires a certain level of fitness. With wonderful beaches and fascinating archaeological
What was once scowled upon by the modest mainstream has been steadily growing in popularity. With the ever-growing prevalence of nude beaches, even local authorities across Europe are turning a blind eye. So engrained in popular culture have nudist beaches become that ‘top tens’ and ‘favourite fives’ are now regular features in the travel writing
Can you go to Ibiza if you’re on the wrong side of 40? Can you take children to Ibiza? And will you enjoy a holiday on the island if you’re not an outright clubber? The answer is, of course, yes to all three but the reputation the island has built up over the years as
Laying between verdure and sun-drenched hills and the Mediterranean Sea twinkling under the sun, Marseille certainly enjoys an enviable position on the globe. Making the most of its geographical situation, Marseille is a city of seasonal, cultural and passionate change. Founded more than 2600 years ago, Marseille is also France’s oldest city. In 2013 this
