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Fantastic Fun in the Sun at Praia da Rocha

15 March, 2018

If you’re looking for a family-friendly summer holiday destination and Praia da Rocha is not on your shortlist, you need to add it pronto! This buzzing little resort town in Portugal‘s beautiful Algarve region might just be the best place you haven’t yet heard of. Non-Stop Family Fun When it comes to entertaining the kids, Praia de Rocha is pretty much purpose-made for fun in the sun, with safe beaches, non-stop sunshine and a host of family-focused attractions and activities

A Hipster’s Guide to Málaga

14 March, 2018

If you’re heading to Málaga without giving too much thought to what you want to do beyond tanning, tapas and taking it easy, you may be surprised to learn just how many options are at your fingertips. Over the past few years, the city has garnered quite the reputation as a hipster hangout, thanks to its vibrant indie culture and cool, youthful vibe. So, go beyond the regular tourist traps and discover a very different view of this sun-kissed superstar

Alvor

Walk through Nature and Culture in Alvor

13 March, 2018

As a traditional Portuguese fishing village, Alvor is a charming seaside resort that boasts picturesque cobbled streets, quaint white-washed houses and an array of small boats. Its long sandy beaches are the perfect place to relax, while its town centre is filled with lively restaurants, cafes and bars. Its biggest selling point, though, is the wealth of natural attractions and cultural edifices that are just waiting to be discovered. Explore Alvor’s Nature Reserve Arguably Alvor’s most wonderful attraction, the nature

Sensational Swizzles, Part II: Germany

13 March, 2018

Germany is a popular travel destination for many reasons, but for beer lovers it is the holy land. To visit without sampling some of the country’s finest brews would be a shame, but navigating the multitude of tasty options on the spur of the moment can also be daunting. So here is a brief beginner’s guide to take you through the world of hops, malt and beverages with serious names such as Doppelbock and Hefeweißbier! 1. Pale Beer With its

Top Springtime Activities in Mayrhofen

12 March, 2018

If the only things you think of when you imagine the Alps in Austria are skiing, snowboarding and, of course, a wild après-ski scene, then you might be surprised to find out that there’s as much going on here in the spring as there is in the winter. Once the snow and ice has melted, the mountains offer a range of spring/summer activities which will get your pulse racing as quickly as a downhill skier! Mountain Mayhem at Ahorn and

Be a Pirate for a Day: Sail the Lycian Coast

11 March, 2018

The stunning Lycian Coast in the south west of Turkey, is appropriately known as the Turquoise Coast. Part of the Turkish Riviera, nestled into a bay on the Aegean sea is the resort of Marmaris. While the resort itself can literally heave with visitors during the busy summer season, families can enjoy the beauty without the hustle and bustle by choosing accommodation in the quieter residential areas or a little further out of town. When we stayed we found a

Culture along the Costa Blanca: Our Transfer from Alicante to Murcia

10 March, 2018

For culture lovers heading off to Spain’s sun-soaked Costa Blanca, Murcia is hard to beat as a base for your holiday. This delightful Baroque city punches well above its weight with its wealth of cultural and historical attractions, including the splendid Murcia Cathedral, the bustling Plaza de las Flores, the intriguing Santa Clara la Real Convent Museum and the Moorish Monteagudo Castle. Oh, and of course there are those beautiful beaches for the other kind of culture… It’s important to

Carvoeiro

What Makes Carvoeiro a Family Friendly Destination?

10 March, 2018

With its fabulous weather, beautiful sandy beaches and stunning landscapes, Portugal’s Algarve has long been a hit with visitors looking for a family holiday full of fun activities. From water parks and theme parks to water sports galore, there is so much for children to do on the Algarve, it is the kind of holiday destination that active children dream about. On the boarder of central and western Algarve lies the former fishing village of Carvoeiro, a beautiful little holiday

Top Sporting Activities in Mallorca’s Cala Millor

9 March, 2018

So you want a summer sun getaway with plenty of sand, sea and sunshine but you don’t want to spend your precious holiday time lying around on a beach? Relax, Mallorca’s Cala Millor has a range of sporting activities to keep restless holidaymakers happy. The beautiful east coast of Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is the perfect setting for a resort which specialises, not just in sunshine and beaches, but in offering excellent sporting opportunities. First established in the

Sensational Swizzles, Part I: Albania

8 March, 2018

Albania is a gem waiting to be found by the travelling world. The country has so much to offer the tourist industry, with coastlines meeting both the Adriatic and Ionian seas and an interior landscape rising up to meet the Albanian Alps. The varied climates throughout the country have produced many singularly unique wine variations, as well as some other curious alcoholic beverages. It is well worth sampling a few of these authentic Albanian tipples while on your visit to

Family-Friendly Benalmádena: A Theme Park Paradise

8 March, 2018

Not all kids, or parents for that matter, see a beach holiday as an opportunity to do nothing for a week or two, some kids are looking for something more… much more. So if you’ve got the kind of brood that arrives at a sunshine resort and instantly scouts around for activities to fill their days then you’re going to love Benalmádena. Set on Spain’s sunshine coast, the Costa del Sol – just along the shore from Torremolinos – the

The Scrumptious Specialities of Sliema

7 March, 2018

Malta is the hidden gem of the Mediterranean. Lesser known to tourists than Italy and Greece, this charming island is a delightful mix of beauty and culture. The picturesque capital Valetta is brimming with medieval sites and wonderful architecture, interweaved with bustling streets and family-run restaurants. Cute fishing villages can be found all across the island, boasting views into every direction of the southern Mediterranean. Because of its proximity to northern Africa (Tunis is only 250 miles away), Malta experiences

Maspalomas: Dunes and Nature on the Doorstep

6 March, 2018

Maspalomas is a quiet tourist town on the shoreline of Gran Canaria, located just 20 minutes outside of Puerto Rico. Surrounded by natural beauty, it boasts wide sandy beaches and stunning shallow waters. It also has a fantastic climate all year round, with a minimum temperate of 20°C in the winter and a lovely high of 28°C in the summer months. The resort is most famous, however, for its awe-inspiring sand dunes. Now designated a natural park, these 400 hectares

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