Now is a great time to plan your October half-term holiday – escape the chilly UK and head for these exotic locations where you can enjoy autumn sunshine!

There are few island clusters in the world quite as unique as the Caribbean, whose hundreds of vibrant yet laid-back landmasses have seen influences from every major European power over the centuries. Of course, today they’re outstanding communities...

Costa Brava, the Coast of the Brave. The rugged landscapes that define this stretch of the Girona region of eastern Spain has made Costa Brava a rich tapestry of food, drink, music, art and architecture. From buildings steeped...

With its fantastic tourist hotspots and contrasting quiet coves, historic towns and wonderful climate, Menorca is an incredible holiday destination to visit. We’ve made our own list of 100 reasons why visitors return to this island gem. The...

Humans have been strutting their stuff on this magical Greek island since the Stone Age, and today’s contemporary holidaymakers are following in the footsteps of a long line of travellers who have visited and fallen in love with...

From sun and sand to snow-covered mountains, Bulgaria has so much to offer. Here are some reasons that will have you booking your trip to this diverse Balkan nation. It’s cheap If you’ve heard anything about this place...

Sausages come in four types. The normal one, the curly one, the chipolata and the cocktail. Battered, either as toad in the hole or from the chippy, or otherwise swimming in gravy beside a pile of mashed potato. They’re...

Famous for its landscape, tradition, history and culture, Greece has countless famous films under its belt.

It’s not ideal but we Brits have a bit of a bad reputation with languages, often taking the loudly and slowly approach to speaking to the locals while we’re on holiday. We all know that it’s more polite...

We love Spain and find the locals really friendly, but it’s always good to have a few key phrases up your sleeve to help you speak like a native. After all, a little bit of effort goes a...