Destinations

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5 fantastic Christmas holiday destinations
Written by Samuel Natoli December 6th 2013

Are you keen to get away this year or maybe looking to do something different for Christmas 2014? Check out five great ideas for Christmas holiday destinations for a very “un-British” festive experience. Lapland OK, so maybe you don’t actually want to escape everything about Christmas

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Where is hot in December?
Written by Annalise McAleer November 19th 2013

So it’s official. It’s time to crack out those winter woollies, wrap up warm and ramp the heating up to full in order to fight off the biting British cold. With the chill starting to set in, there has never been a better time to book a last-minute getaway. If you are craving some vitamin [&helli

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Discovering the best waterfalls around the world
Written by Samuel Natoli August 14th 2013

  No matter how much you love your favourite beach, a refreshing alternative is always tempting when the sun is burning and the sand gets so hot it feels more like a sea of lava. But hiding under the nearest tree just won’t do the trick, unless you’re feeling a bit lazy. With so muc

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Hiking the Canary Islands: best walks for families
Written by Samuel Natoli August 9th 2013

The Canaries are a fantastic holiday destination, no matter whether you want to sun yourself on desert sands, or treat the kids to action-packed water parks and animal attractions. But, if you’re looking for something beyond the beach huts, the islands make a great backdrop to a walking holiday, e

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Five amazing natural swimming pools
Written by Samuel Natoli July 15th 2013

There are so many amazing holiday resorts out there nowadays, many with spectacular swimming pools. But no matter how ingenious and creative the human race is, Mother Nature will invariably trump us by providing something truly spectacular. Here are five amazing natural swimming pools from around th

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Activities in Malia worth getting up early for
Written by Samuel Natoli July 2nd 2013

Malia on the Greek island of Crete has soared in popularity in recent years, perhaps helped in part by the The Inbetweeners movie (interesting fact: a lot of that film was actually filmed in Magaluf, Majorca), which followed friends Will, Simon, Neil and Jay on a blow-out holiday after they finished

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Benidorm Terra Mitica, biggest theme park on the Costa del Sol
Written by Samuel Natoli June 17th 2013

If your idea of a trip to Spain is sun, sea and rollercoasters then Benidorm may be just the place for you. The popular resort not only boasts fabulous beaches and wicked nightlife, it also has the area’s largest theme park – Benidorm Terra Mitica. With loads of rides, plus the bonus of entertai

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The most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece
Written by Samuel Natoli June 10th 2013

A map of ancient Greece shows just how central to the world’s development the country was. Amazingly, the Greeks were responsible for building five of the seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although none of those still exist today in Greece, the country does boast 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sit

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Waves and slides for the brave: discovering Benidorm’s Aqualandia
Written by Samuel Natoli May 8th 2013

If the Big Bang in Benidorm’s Aqualandia theme park was a mountain covered in snow instead of a waterslide, its 66 per cent gradient would make it one the steepest ski pistes in Europe. It goes without saying that while the thrills are all there, a run on this 100-foot slide is safer than an [&hel

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Waterfalls of happiness! 5 beautiful underground caves
Written by Craig Duncan April 22nd 2013

Water that pools in caves on a constant basis – often over thousands of years – makes more than just a dent in the rock. Often, particularly if the rock is made out of something porous like limestone, rivers and streams can quickly make inroads in the hard rock’s surface. Stalactites, stalagmi

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