Destinations

Thinking of a summer holiday to France but aren’t sure where to visit? Maybe you’ve already been to France and want something different. Perhaps you want some insight to help you plan a vacation of a lifetime. You can get accommodation ranging from budget-friendly hotels to resorts to luxurious French villas throughout the country. Whether it’s you’re first visit or fifth discover these must-visit spots in France to turn an average vacation into an awesome one. Paris Every trip to...

by Shalina Baksani Located in Provence, on the Mediterranean coastline, Marseille is more laid-back than neighbouring Cannes or Nice, and has plenty to delight its visitors. France’s second biggest city, Marseille has heritage dating back to the Ancient Greeks. Afterwards, it became a key part of the Roman empire, and has since retained strong ties with its bordering Italian neighbours.  The city also acts as a touchpoint for France’s colonies in North Africa: Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.  This melting pot...

By Rosie Benson No longer just for the super-rich, Mauritius is reinventing itself as a wellness mecca – at least, that’s the idea at Heritage Le Telfair where wealth and health are rapidly becoming one and the same. Located in Domaine de Bel Ombre, a village on the southern coast of the island, the resort is boutique luxury meets back-to-nature wellness. In other words; a butler service is available for every suite, but you’d better make sure you’re up for...

By Tom Bevan With tropical palm-laden beaches, stunning mountain trekking and a vibrant cultural scene it is no surprise to see Cape Verde leaping forward in the list of winter sun hotspots. Sprawled off the west coast of Africa and a relatively short flight time from the UK, the nine islands with a growing a reputation as the ‘African Caribbean’ are the ideal getaway. Some parts offer a beach paradise with soft white sandy shores that really do rival any 'paradise' island. Others...

Eighteen years since Fatboy Slim’s first Big Beach Boutique heralded Brighton as party central, its reputation as a creative powerhouse continues. Inspired by the fresh sea air, the glorious South Downs just behind it, and the delightfully different outlook of its outgoing residents, it’s still one of the most vibrant cities in the UK for culture. Yup, even more so than London, in which world-leading arts offerings inevitably grapple with the inevitable rat race – and not just the Banksy...

by Alex Wright The heavens open as our host Linda pulls away, leaving us alone by the side of the riverbank. It doesn’t look like stopping soon so we stand under the shelter of a nearby tree. My friend Jules and I are on a short week’s break exploring the heart of Latvia - the Gauja National Park. Founded in 1973, the country’s first national park is easily accessible, 24 miles from the capital Riga. The 90,000-plus hectare site is...

There is something masochistic to be said about wanting to surround yourself with Hooray-Henrys and throw yourself down an avalanche-prone mountain on two fibreglass sticks. But, like S&M, there’s also an undeniable allure to it. As a man who grew up among the rolling hills of Yorkshire I’ve seen my fair share of snow, but one element that’s alluded me has been to ski down it. Just the thought of skiing has a kryptonite effect on my working class sensibilities....

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For most, Italy is pizza, pasta and rustic buildings that make for amazing selfie backdrops. At least that’s what I was going there for… Covering 301,338 km², it undoubtedly offers a number of hot spots we know, visit and love. However, with that being said, I was encouraged to ditch the tourist routes and fall in love with a different point of view. Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy, retains every bit of its Italian cinematic glamour and it really is a...