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Get our unique take on some of the most popular destinations for Brits abroad. From European cities, sun-kissed Mediterranean islands and long-haul favourites, we'll give you first hand advice and money saving tips.
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The Scoop: Costa Brava
28th June 2023 by Andy
Catalonia’s favourite playground, the Costa Brava, is justifiably at the top of the list for UK holiday-makers. The region combines quaint fishing villages, spectacular landscapes, unspoiled coves, sunny beaches and trendy clubs to create an ideal getaway destination.If you can tear yourself away from the ocean for a touch of culture and history, the countryside offers stone villages, monasteries, medieval towns and the famous Dali Theatre Museum. The only problem with the Costa Brava is,...
The Scoop: Mykonos
28th June 2023 by Andy
Just saying Mykonos out loud is enough to put you in a party frame of mind. The glamourous Greek island, sometimes described as the Ibiza of Greece, is famous for glorious Cyclades beaches, picturesque villages and a pumping night scene. It’s not all about fun in the sun though, so if you choose to leave the sand for an afternoon’s exploration, you’ll find plenty of historical sites and vibrant traditions to explore.What to doFirst things first when you arrive in Mykonos; taking your pick...
The Scoop: Langkawi
28th June 2023 by Stuart
If you're looking for somewhere as breathtakingly beautiful as Thailand's islands and beaches but without the hordes of travellers and rapidly-increasing commercialism, then the stunningly picturesque Langkawi in Malaysia is definitely your place. Turquoise waters, pristine powdery white-sand beaches, swaying coconut trees, intact jungle-covered hills, pretty paddy fields, refreshing waterfalls, and pleasingly affordable - this place has it all - along with some of the best sunsets...
The Scoop: Copenhagen
28th June 2023 by Stuart
Denmark and its capital hold the dubious honour of being touted as the happiest places on the planet. A 3-night break is a perfect amount of time to get to grips with the city and work out whether you agree. When to go? Pretty much any time from sunny, breezy spring through to hygge-inducing autumn and twinkly, tasteful Christmas. The largest crowds and the best festivals are in July and August, but this also brings the highest costs/rates. Temperatures rarely reach the mid-20s and so the...
The Scoop: Singapore
28th June 2023 by Stuart
Futuristic, cutting edge, hip and innovative mixed with traditional and multiculturally-infused: its an expansive, complex melting-pot of a city. Expect to see packed-out temples sitting alongside reflective sky-reaching, sci-fi-esque hotels and office blocks resembling gardens in the clouds. And then there's chic and boho shophouses serving all the latest edible and drinkable treats you can imagine, next to vast, maze-like "food malls" with tiny booths serving restaurant-worthy, shockingly...
The Scoop: San Francisco
28th June 2023 by Stuart
...you’ll leave your heart in San Francisco! A vibrant, hilly city in Northern California, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, best known for its year-round fog and cable cars. Forward-thinking and ultra-modern in outlook, bohemian and old-fashioned in style, with so many things to see and do we dare you not to fall insanely in love with this eclectic city! Languages Spoken English (main language). San Francisco is a culturally diverse city with many...
The Scoop: New York
28th June 2023 by Stuart
Loud, glitzy, sprawling and relentlessly busy, New York is the ultimate megalopolis...the city of cities that never sleeps! Made up of five boroughs, of these Manhattan conjures up the primary iconic images most people think of. Situated where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic, with so much to see and do you’d be hard-pushed not to be wowed. But a word of warning… you may feel like you need a relaxing holiday when you get back! Languages spoken English: Phrases to...
The Scoop: Barcelona
28th June 2023 by Stuart
...such a beautiful horizon! With its unique city-meets-beach vibe, it’s hard not to fall for the youthful energy and immersive culture of this cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia. Situated on Spain’s North East Mediterranean coast, the city basks in warm sunshine for much of the year with peak averages between 26 - 30°C in August and September. Rarely even dipping below around 14 - 18°C in winter, it’s easy to understand Barcelona’s attraction. Languages...
The Scoop: Swiss Alps
28th June 2023 by Andy
Are you ready for your ski holiday this year? Ski resorts in Switzerland rank as some of the best in the world and the Alpine heart offers sheer valleys, impossibly picturesque country towns and high peaks with thunderous waterfalls. Then, there are green meadows dotted with peacefully grazing cows, historic log cabins and the sound of bells tinkling in the air. If you love the classic children’s book, ‘Heidi’ by Johanna Spyri, Switzerland will take you into the storybook land and far...
The Scoop: Alicante
28th June 2023 by Andy
Alicante is a vibrant tourist hotspot on the Costa Blanca and a historic Mediterranean port. With mild winter temperatures, hot summers and little rain, it’s the buzzing beach culture that attracts thousands of visitors all year round.The nightlife in Alicante is legendary, with clubs, discos, bars and restaurants open until the wee hours every weekend. But, it’s the palm tree-lined promenade with marble floor tiles that extends from the Port of Alicante to the Gran Via that captures...
The Scoop: Crete
28th June 2023 by Andy
Crete is a land of myth, magic and nature at its most inspiring. Sun-drenched beaches and dramatic canyons compete for attention with a rich cultural heritage including, no less, Psychro cave where Zeus was born, according to Greek mythology.The largest and most populated of the Greek Islands, Crete lays claim to its own poetry and music and enjoys a Mediterranean climate of long, hot summers (with temperatures peaking at 27℃ in August) and cool winters (with temperatures reaching lows of...
The Scoop: Marrakech
28th June 2023 by Andy
Famous for the action-packed Djemaa el-Fna square, Marrakech’s maze of souks, traditional arts and crafts, snake charmers and colourful spice wagons cajoles even the most seasoned travellers. The ageless city of pink stone is rich in history, culture and an intoxicating nightlife scene of acrobats, fortune tellers, belly dancers and storytellers.The Medina, with its dark, narrow alleyways, hides lavish riads, artisan workshops and restaurants smelling of mint tea and brewing tagines. As the...