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 Destinations Fit for a Queen

Britain’s royal family is having a big year: 2012 is the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the first anniversary of William and Kate’s wedding. What better way to celebrate the royal family than with a holiday fit for a queen? Check out these five destinations that have been popular with

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Extend an Olive Branch to your Belly with Healthy Greek Food

If you’re looking to shift a few kilograms before your next holiday, get in shape for the summer or just try your hand at a healthier lifestyle, but still enjoy hearty meals then a Greek diet could be for you. You don’t need to head out on a Greek holiday to enjoy this way 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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Holiday Hypermarket Puts a Spring in Its Step

In the last few weeks there has been a delightful upturn in the weather – the rain is drying up, the winds are not quite as bitter and the sun has managed to peep its head around the clouds on more than one occasion. All of this can mean only one thing: spring is on […]

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Fishnets, Facepaint and Sardines-on-fire in Santa Cruz

One of the most important events in Tenerife’s calendar is the Santa Cruz Carnaval, which is linked to Easter and originates from the old Catholic tradition of feasting before giving up your favourite things. Carnaval in Tenerife is like Rio with a bit of island style; packed with scantily clad la

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