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Tips for brilliant (and safe) family safaris to Kenya
Kenya’s incredible wildlife has attracted tourists to this small, east African country for generations. Boasting several large game reserves and national parks, Kenya is home to thriving communities of the ‘Big Five’ African game animals: African elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, rhinoceros and le
Read moreChoosing perfect honeymoon packages in Mexico
Honeymoon packages in Mexico are popular because the weather is fantastic, the locals are warm-hearted, the exchange rate is favourable and there are some fascinating cultural and historical sites on show. Some of the best honeymoon accommodation can be found on the Riviera Maya, where there’s a l
Read moreFive 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
Read moreThe hidden side of Ibiza: where nature and history collide
Ibiza’s legendary clubs do most of the PR work, so Ibiza may not feel the urge to present itself under any other light than that of its brightest strobes. Yet considering its size and the amount of natural treasures scattered around it, it would be a pity to label the largest Balearic island as a
Read moreActivities 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
Read moreExplore 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
Read moreBenidorm 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
Read moreSummer Fun For Less In Bulgaria
When many of us turn our thoughts to summer holidays, we inevitably think of the Mediterranean resorts we’ve visited previously or maybe even dream of faraway distant shores. However, how many of us can actually say that Bulgaria springs to mind? A few perhaps, but I’m guessing not many. Bulgari
Read moreFive 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
Read moreA 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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