Diving the Wreck of the Zenobia in Cyprus

All of the beauty that Cyprus has on dry land is matched under its cerulean waters: the island is home to one of the world’s best diving sites, located about 10 minutes from Larnaca. The wreck of the Zenobia, a 10,000 ton (Ro-Ro) ferry that sank off the shores of Cyprus in 1980, is one […]

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Skiing AND Sunbathing? It Could Only Be Cyprus!

You might think holidays in Cyprus are all about lapping up the high levels of sunshine and glittering golden sands of Coral Bay, or strutting your stuff on the dance floor in Ayia Napa, but you’d be wrong! Although beach holidays are the most well-known of Cyprus’s getaway offerings, you may be

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The Philosophy of Travel

“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien Why do people go on holiday? Have you ever really thought about it? There are honeymoons or energising holidays after a really stressful time at work. For some people, travelling is about discovering new things, and it begins from the mom

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Say Hello to Cyprus

After the whale of a time we had with Greece in April, we’re saying ‘hello’ to one of its neighbours – the eclectic island of Cyprus! Cyprus is one of our favourite holiday destinations and a traveller’s paradise, bringing together the best bits of Greece and Turkey in one holiday have

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What’s the Tastiest Country in Europe?

Food holds a special role in our cultures and day-to-day lives – it gives structure to our day, forms the basis of our celebrations and is the centre of our social lives, not to mention a source of great pleasure and the most basic sustenance of life. Naturally, food is also an integral part of [&

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Five Reasons to Visit Greece in 2012

With so many beautiful holiday spots open and waiting in Greece’s islands and coastlines, it’s important to remember that it’s still one of the world’s most stunning places to visit. Here are some reasons to visit Greece in the summer this year: Natural Diversity Blue Flag beaches, snow-capp

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Γεια σας! We’re going to Greece

In April, we’re focusing on one of our favourite holiday destinations in the Mediterranean: Greece. A place filled with cobblestone streets and flat-roofed, whitewashed houses, it’s a charming and relaxing place in which to be on holiday. Wandering along the olive groves beside Parga Lichnos Bea

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Semana Santa: Easter Week in Tenerife

Easter is quite a different occasion in Tenerife than the egg hunts and hymns that are celebrated in March and April elsewhere. Sombre in its piety, Easter week, or Semana Santa, is one of the most moving times to visit the island and take part in the masses, blessings and processions sweeping throu

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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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See the Red Sea with Holiday Hypermarket Competition! (Now Closed)

As you already know, we’re bonkers about the Red Sea Holidays and always keen to find out as much about it as possible. One of the most interesting things about Egypt (besides the stunning Red Sea hotspots!), is the Nile River, which is widely believed to be the longest river in the world. Even th

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