Our Pick of the Best Swim-up Suites in the World

Swim-up rooms provide private patio beds for hours of relaxing in the sun. So, here are our pick of the best swim-up rooms in the world.

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Antalya’s ancient wonder and modern nightlife

  Seated on the Turkish Riviera, by the shimmering blue-green of the Mediterranean, Antalya is both a city and a coastal resort, with ancient foundations and its own brand of modernity. Holidays to Turkey are often characterised by a mix of beach-lounging and historic touring, but in Antalya, i

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Taste the vines on your Benidorm holidays

  Did you know that the area around Benidorm on the Costa Blanca is actually famous for its wineries? Along with the sangria and good times by the sea, Benidorm holidays can bring you a taste of the Jalon Valley vineyards and the chance to pair excellent local foods with a glass or two of [&hel

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Why Visit St Catherine’s Monastery in Sharm El-Sheikh

Basing yourself at Egypt’s stunning coastal resort of Sharm el Sheikh this winter? Many of you will plan your Sharm el Sheikh holidays around the undersea shipwrecks and shifting coral habitats that make this part of the Sinai Peninsula such a hit with the scuba diving and snorkelling community. H

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Santorini’s water sports scene

  Luxury Santorini holidays have long been associated with those blue-roofed, white-washed buildings that cling to the cliffside and pop up in the postcard image that makes every eager traveller all the more excited about going to Greece. The town of Oia, where these pictures are usually taken,

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Music of Cape Verde

Set adrift off the coast of Senegal, the intriguing islands of Cape Verde dish up a heady blend of rhythms across a diverse range of musical styles. If you’re looking for a getaway with a melodic twist, take a look at the kind of sounds you can expect on Cape Verde holidays… Morna Easily the [&h

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Alternative Ayia Napa

  Long before Ayia Napa came to mean staying up until sunrise, water-based shindigs out in the balmy Med and British bars interspersed between the tavernas along the waterfront, the name of the place actually meant ‘Holy Valley’ in Greek. This once-modest fishing village on Cyrpus’ south-

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Tenerife beaches: from black sand to party shores

From showstopping man-made creations and chic, upscale resorts to near-deserted coves, black volcanic sands and windswept stretches with mountain backcloths, holidays in Tenerife offer over 40 miles of beaches to choose from. Here’s our sampler menu showcasing the breadth of coastal courses serve

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The Ayia Napa sea monster

  Scotland may have the Loch Ness Monster, Norway has the Kraken, the Himalayas its Yeti and America has Bigfoot, but did you know that Cyprus also has its own resident behemoth, the Ayia Napa Sea Monster? The beast is thought to lurk in the waters around Cape Greko with sightings of the mythi

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The Best Nightlife in Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa nightlife is one thing – legendary. Clubbing in Ayia Napa simply has to be experienced – prepare to have the time of your life! Once upon a time it was a sleepy Cyprus fishing village, but during the 1990s Aiya Napa rapidly mushroomed into a massive clubbing destination to riva

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