Five Fabulous Holiday Beaches
What do you look for in a beach? Jaw-dropping beauty, utterly deserted, turquoise seas and crystal clear waters? If you’re looking for great places to holiday this year that include some of the best beaches in the world you might want to read on. Five out-of-this-world beaches Whitehaven, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia: It’s difficult to [...]
5 Best Beach Escapes Near the London Olympics
Unless you’ve lived in a cave for the last few years, you may be aware that the Olympics are coming to town this summer! and as well as the Olympics we’ve got the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee over the long weekend 2nd – 5th June. The city is going to be swamped. If you’re a visitor [...]
Top 5 Winter Sun Hidden Gems (shhh! don’t tell)
There’s a lot to be said for quitting the long dark nights and winter drizzle for a couple of weeks of paradise by the sea in a far flung land. There are the tried and tested winter sun destinations like Gran Canaria, Egypt, Tenerife that we all know and love, but what about if you [...]
Ski and Beach Holidays: Best of Both Worlds
An adrenaline-fuelled stint on the slopes with a little apres-ski in the evening, followed by a week kicking back and winding down on a tropical island beach? The phrase ‘best of both worlds’ springs to mind. If you’ve got a precious couple of weeks left this year and can’t make your mind up – snow or [...]
There’s more to Corfu than beaches
Thrill seekers looking for an action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled adventure holiday should look no further than the Greek island of Corfu. With a wide range of outdoor activities from water sports to hiking, the island caters perfectly for the adventure lover and is an ideal location to test out new camping and outdoor equipment. Aggeliki Rouva of [...]
Europe’s top 25 beaches named by Tripadvisor members
If you’re unsure where to go for your beach holiday this summer, Tripadvisor, the popular holiday reviews and advice website, have revealed the 25 best beach destinations in Europe based on the highest rating reviews of their millions of members. There’s something to suit all walks of life on the list, from dusk ’til dawn party animals to those seeking [...]
5 best beach sunsets in Britain
Summer’s on its way and we’re daydreaming of kicking back on a beautiful beach all afternoon, and staying on to watch a spectacular sunset over the sea. Bliss. Britain has got more than its fair share of coastal havens where you can do just that. Here’s 5 of the very best from us here at [...]
Affordable Seychelles on the rise
Tropical holidays on a budget are hard to come by, but Seychelles ticks all the boxes – offering holidaymakers in search of coral reefs and snorkelling a taste of luxury at affordable prices. The Indian Ocean islands are an increasingly popular choice with travellers thanks to their tropical setting, which offers the perfect environment for [...]
Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2011
To kick start the new year, many of us are looking for our summer get away to a sandy beach with sun, sea and cocktails. For some ideas on where to head to this year, here’s our top 10 destinations for 2011… Mexico Whether you’re looking for a lazy day around the beach or you [...]
Coleen Splashes the Cash on Bikinis
Coleen Rooney must have imagined there would be a few snappers out in Dubai when she jetted off for a break there with footballer husband Wayne. Lounging on the swimming pool recliners at the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel, the Liverpudlian who is a multi-millionairess in her own right, impressed the paparazzi with a different [...]