Category : Ideas

Explore the overlooked destination of Greece's Peloponnese

GETTYThe Greek Peloponnese isn't on everyone's list but has a real pull Until recently, it wasn’t on my radar either. In fact, it wasn’t until a friend’s family trekked the Peloponnese, and fell so in love with the region that they moved there, t...

Saint Lucia hotel reviews: Where to stay during the Rum and Food Festival

GETTYSaint Lucia is hailed as one of the most beautiful Caribbean Islands So it really is no wonder that, despite Hurricane Irma tearing through the Caribbean last year, St Lucia is still one of the most popular holiday resorts amongst Britons. K...

Explore Vietnam's natural and urban beauty in one short break

GETTYHanoi and Halong bay are two sparkling jewels of Vietnam that cannot be missed The dawn light shining on to the emerald- green water of Halong Bay, illuminates the towering limestone rocks dotted around and takes my breath away. Which is not...

Splash out on a family getaway in Newquay

Firmly aimed at the family market, this modern hotel is kitted out to cater to children of all ages. Fly kites on the beach, go rock pooling or learn how to nail the waves at its on-site Quiksilver surf school. If the British weather’s not playing...

Uncover Ibiza's calm side for an upmarket surprise

GETTYHead for Ibiza this year to uncover one of the most popular chilled-out beach holiday destinations The Spanish island’s reputation has changed considerably over the past decade – from a teenager’s party destination to one of the most upmarke...

Caribbean is hot to trot: Islands ready to welcome tourists after last year’s hurricanes

GETTYThe Bahamas is now famous for its swimming pigs, which you can find on Rose Island THE BAHAMAS Head for Nassau and New Providence, where Atlantis Resort’s Dolphin Cay is offering new snorkelling, paddleboard and kayaking with dolphin experie...

Mingle with the rich and famous in Mediterranean Sardinia

GETTYSardinia is one of Italy's most coveted and beautiful holiday hotspots The island glimmered across the Strait of Bonifacio some eight miles in the distance, and as my tour guide described its pristine sandy beaches and crystal clear, turquoi...

When in Spain: How to eat like a local

GettyUnlike in the UK, children are usually very welcome in Spanish restaurants So, if you’re thinking of visiting Spain and want to eat like the locals, these guidelines will give you a little flavour of what to expect. Meal times – dining in th...

Is the winner of ‘World’s Best Boutique Hotel’ really all it’s made out to be?

KATRINA TURRILLKensho: Experience the winner of 'World's Best Boutique Hotel' A delicious aroma will engulf your senses as you enter Kensho Boutique Hotel & Suites, and you know immediately this is going to be special. A spritz of Kensho’s o...

A trip to Tenerife will guarantee you a sun-filled beach adventure

GETTYWith the current less than ideal UK winter climate, Tenerife is the perfect escape As we slog our way through the January blues, it’s hard to believe that these tantalising temperatures are a mere hop, skip and four-hour flight away. But wit...