Galapagos: where to encounter giant tortoises in the wild
Sure, you can walk on down to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the town Puerto Ayora to have…
Top 10 things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik has come a long way since I first visited in 2004. It was a charming city then, but…
Top 5 astounding places to see in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador
The rainforest is full of many views that astonish travelers every single day. It welcomes people who want to…
6 famous historical sites to visit in Thailand
Thailand’s rich history dates back to thousands of years. The impressive landmarks we see today are remnants of the…
5 nights of luxury in the Maldives, with two nights in Dubai ‘thrown in’!
Regular readers may recall that when we went to the Maldives a couple of years ago, we stayed a…
Andalusian Spring comes early, bring on the fiestas!
Winters in Andalusia are as mild as they come, and the sense of the spring season seems to linger…
9 reasons to visit Valletta, European Capital of Culture, in 2018
Malta’s tiny capital, Europe’s smallest, takes you back to the 1570s. Built on a rocky peninsula – as the…
5 of the best European ski destinations for 2018
January is over and the winter blues should be beginning to clear, however, if you’re still feeling like your…
Spring in the Lake District
It is almost time for brightly coloured Easter eggs, heavily scented Spring blooms and lots of fun family activities….
Experience an Amazon riverboat cruise
Some 30 years ago, most mortals feared the depths of the Amazon. Hollywood’s images of sweltering jungles filled with…
Exploring the Bahamas: family style
When you hear the word “Bahamas” what comes to mind? White sandy beaches. Water so clear you can see…
7 great California beaches
Holidays on the beach are lovely, but holidays on a Californian beach… oh wow. California do beaches like no…
The top 10 most romantic places to visit in Italy
On this most romantic of days, we thought it was only right to share our thoughts on what are…
A day trip to Cadaqués
Home to vibrant cities, picturesque seaside towns, miles of beaches and of course fantastic weather, it comes as no…
Looking ahead to Summer in Provence
As winter gives way to the promise of Spring, what better time to start thinking about the joys of…
Top 5 self-drive holidays
One of the best ways to get under the skin of a country is to get behind the wheel….
