SPAIN’S Costa Daurada simply translates as the Golden Coast. It’s named after the colour of the sand when the sun shines along its 50 miles of Mediterranean beaches, running south- west from Barcelona. 6 Make a splash at the beech and enjoyt a pedaloCredit: Supplied 6 Whoosh you were here with some flume funCredit: Supplied … Read more
THE kids are finally back at school, so now it’s time for the grown-ups to put their feet up. And there are few better ways to unwind than a cruise. From epic adventures around the Caribbean to wild nights partying on the White Isle, Sophie Swietochowski picks her top adult-only sailings still with availability this … Read more
OLD travel brochures have revealed that Brits in the 80s enjoyed 17-night holidays in Europe for just £69, with teenagers under 19 going for free. Siesta Holidays in Middlesborough has conducted coach holidays around Europe for the past 44 years. 8 Siesta Holidays brochure from 1983 revealed Brits could go on a 17-day holiday for … Read more
MENTION Marbella to TV- loving millennials and you will conjure up visions of no-carb pre-hol diets, lots of fake tan and those big beach bags the original Towie cast had, with their faces painted on the side. But my recent trip to the famous Spanish coastal town could not have been more different, from the … Read more
GREECE has a plethora of stunning islands to discover. The Mediterranean nation’s Aegean islands are littered with coastal hotspots and luxury resorts. Here is what our writers had to say about three of them. SKIATHOS Senior Writer Donna Smiley discovered an enchanting escape at Princess Resort. 12 Rock out on Lalaria beachCredit: Getty Images 12 … Read more
HAVE that last big helping of school holiday fun before we say goodbye to the summer. The sun is not setting yet on hotspots abroad, and there are great late deals for getaways to Turkey and Corfu. 11 There are still plenty of last minute summer holiday deals Or you could sail away with Mickey … Read more
TUI bosses have announced plans to introduce new long-haul destinations following a surge in demand for exotic holiday spots. The airline’s expansion will soon offer flights to new locations in Africa and Asia. 1 Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Cape Verde have recently seen a huge rise in popularityCredit: Getty Sebastian Ebel, TUI’s chief executive, said, “There … Read more
NOW is the time to book that winter getaway, if you want to bag a bargain. From luxury adult-only resorts to fly-and-flop getaways, Sophie Swietochowski has found some sizzling deals. Riviera Maya, Mexico 7 Unico 20°87° Hotel on Mexico’s magical Riviera Maya has a beach and five restaurantsCredit: Supplied THE 5 star Unico 20°87° Hotel … Read more
WHEN it comes to beach holidays, the Canary Islands are one of Brits’ favourite destinations. And although we’re in peak season, we’ve spotted some last-minute all-inclusive offers that won’t cost an arm and a leg. 2 We’ve spotted some last-minute all-inclusive offers to the Canary Islands that won’t cost an arm and a legCredit: Getty … Read more
DESPITE this summer’s dreadful weather, many of us are still planning trips to the seaside to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Luckily in Scotland we have lots beautiful beachside places to choose from, giving us plenty of choice for staycations and days out. 7 Rainbow over the water at West Sands beach … Read more
