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All for the love of Benidorm and Madge
With the long awaited return of Benidorm to our TV screens we thought we would have a look at Benidorm and what is it that makes the resort and its characters stand out. Back for another holiday is the dysfunctional Garvey family with Madge at the helm along with the well-known swinging couple Donal
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New Thrills in the Old World: Europe’s Wildest Rollercoasters
Lovers of history, culture and cuisine have travelled Western Europe to thrill the senses, but there are other, wilder ways to quicken the pulse in the Old World. Along with housing some of the planet’s finest works of art, Europe is also home to some of the world’s scariest rollercoasters, the
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Five of the world’s scariest water slides
Laughing, cooling off, wedgies, suntan lotion, burgers by the pool – there’s a lot to be said for water parks, whether you’re in Loco Parque in Tenerife or waving at Mickey in Disney, Florida. Here are five of the biggest, wettest, scariest water slides we could find. P.S. Have you ridden a sc
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Great Authors of Alicante
The beaches of Spain’s Costa Blanca are more than mere pretty spots for sun tanning; over the years they’ve served as inspiration for writers who were born there. Seaside towns nestled between the mountains and the ocean have a special kind of enrapturing beauty, and every pavement café
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Five Things You Probably Didn’t Know about ITV1’s Benidorm
Who would have thought a humble comedy series featuring down-to-earth Brits on holiday in Benidorm would be such a hit? Here are just a few little-known Benidorm facts: 1. Joan Collins is a Benidorm Fan Benidorm was created and written by comedy writer Derren Litten, who announced that he was quit
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The Joke’s On You: Holy Innocents’ Day (April Fool’s Day) in Tenerife
Are you thinking of playing some practical jokes on your friends this April Fool’s Day? If you put food colouring in the milk or superglue coins to the sidewalk in Tenerife, you’ll likely be met with a few blank stares. There is an equivalent to April Fool’s Day in Tenerife, but it’s held on
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Interesting Facts for Kids: Red Sea
Wrapping up Red Sea holidays Month, we thought we’d share some fun facts about Egypt and the Red Sea, just to whet your appetite until you’re on the plane to one of the most tantalising places in the world. Just over 1,000 miles separates Africa and Asia and borders numerous countries, and in ad
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X Factor’s Most Successful Acts Who Didn’t Win
The X Factor acts that busted out of the show but still made it into the big time.
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The Tricky Prospect of Pre-Paid Credit Cards
The issue of charges for booking cheap flights online via credit or debit cards has long been a vexing question, and one which a few moments’ consideration causes many holidaymakers to start fulminating against the budget airlines.
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