If the chillier climate and shorter daylight hours are getting you down, perhaps it’s time to consider a holiday. For those yearning for a dose of Vitamin D, this popular European destination could be just the ticket, boasting temperatures of 20C even in November. Portugal’s Algarve is a stunning region renowned for its breathtaking beaches … Read more
The most popular winter destinations this year are perennial crowd favourites, according to Google’s latest travel trends report published in September. Think Cancun, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Rome and Barcelona. Going offbeat, then, has never sounded more enticing, even if it may be too late in the year to book the most affordable flights. Perhaps a … Read more
There’s nothing worse than accidentally choosing a busy tourist trap for a calming getaway break when you thought you’d booked a hidden gem. For many, crowded bars and beaches are not an ideal way to spend a two-week holiday, so one man has shared alternative locations you could try if you’d prefer something a little … Read more
AS we drove up to the Magnolia Hotel in Portugal’s ultra-exclusive Quinta do Lago area, it felt like we’d stumbled onto the set of Happy Days. It’s got a 1950’s motel theme, with a bright exterior and welcoming flashing lights and the rooms reflected that throwback to yesteryear — but in a good way. 13 … Read more
A little island in the Atlantic is beautiful and gets hardly any British tourists, despite being 30C in April. Ilha Armona is one of a group of five tiny islands off the coast of the Algarve in Portugal. They make up the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Visitors can get to the island via a … Read more
MAKE your annual leave work harder. With clever planning, you can turn 21 days off into 49 days by maximising the days before and after national holidays. 5 Head to the exotic climes of Mexico for guaranteed sunshine over the May Bank HolidayCredit: Getty Lisa Minot reveals the top timings to book breaks and suggests … Read more
