Not-so-stupid parents: avoid embarrassing your kids on holiday

Do you remember those endless hours on the backseat of mum and dad’s car, while trying to reach the shores of Cornwall on your annual holidays with family at the beach? You would be lucky enough if you could manage to fall asleep and avoid the haunting sound of those tacky tunes from days gone [&h

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Five amazing natural swimming pools

There are so many amazing holiday resorts out there nowadays, many with spectacular swimming pools. But no matter how ingenious and creative the human race is, Mother Nature will invariably trump us by providing something truly spectacular. Here are five amazing natural swimming pools from around th

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Activities in Malia worth getting up early for

Malia on the Greek island of Crete has soared in popularity in recent years, perhaps helped in part by the The Inbetweeners movie (interesting fact: a lot of that film was actually filmed in Magaluf, Majorca), which followed friends Will, Simon, Neil and Jay on a blow-out holiday after they finished

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Explore the origins of ancient Europe in Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands, but despite its undeniable beauty, it is often overlooked in terms of historical significance compared with the mainland. While Greece is often noted as the birthplace of civilisation in Europe, many Minoan experts believe Cretan ruins and artefacts tell a

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Benidorm Terra Mitica, biggest theme park on the Costa del Sol

If your idea of a trip to Spain is sun, sea and rollercoasters then Benidorm may be just the place for you. The popular resort not only boasts fabulous beaches and wicked nightlife, it also has the area’s largest theme park – Benidorm Terra Mitica. With loads of rides, plus the bonus of entertai

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The most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece (interactive map)

A map of ancient Greece shows just how central to the world’s development the country was. Amazingly, the Greeks were responsible for building five of the seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although none of those still exist today in Greece, the country does boast 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sit

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Five of the fastest rollercoasters on earth

Rollercoasters are getting bigger, longer and higher all the time. They’re also getting faster. If you’re an adrenaline junkie who will travel the world for the next big thing – the kind of person who will play Rollercoaster Tycoon in your spare time just to get a theme park fix &#

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A visitor’s guide to Cape Verde

Cape Verde welcomed a staggering 533,000 visitors in 2012. Such a figure is even more impressive when compared to the 45,000 visitors who flew to the country in 1997. But while its fortune is on the rise, in the eyes of many Cape Verde still remains an exotic destination with much hiding beneath the

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What can I expect at an inexpensive all-inclusive resort?

When you’re on holiday, you shouldn’t have to worry about a thing – it’s all about escaping the daily grind, relaxing and recharging. That’s why all-inclusive packages have soared in popularity in recent years, as has the number of resorts offering the all-in service. Fortunately, there

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Waves and slides for the brave: discovering Benidorm’s Aqualandia

If the Big Bang in Benidorm’s Aqualandia theme park was a mountain covered in snow instead of a waterslide, its 66 per cent gradient would make it one the steepest ski pistes in Europe. It goes without saying that while the thrills are all there, a run on this 100-foot slide is safer than an [&hel

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