Ayia Napa, Cyprus (review published 2007)

Are you dreaming of a romantic wedding on a stunning sun-soaked beach on some Caribbean isle? Are those dreams in danger of being dashed because your nearest and dearest can’t afford to join you in ‘paradise’? Don’t despair – there is a cheaper alternative to the Caribbean and you don’t have to compromise on the…

Taba Heights, Egypt (review published 2006)

Where in the world can you laze on a beach enjoying clear views of no fewer than FOUR different countries? Think about it… it’s not easy. Well, to your right would be Saudi Arabia, straight ahead would be Jordan, to your left would be Israel and at your feet would be the golden sands of…

Olu Deniz, Turkey (review published 2005)

  Imagine throwing yourself off a 2,000m high mountain and entrusting your life to a complete stranger. Then imagine soaring with the birds as you and your ‘pilot’ dangle from a flimsy looking silk sheet over one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons. I imagined it… and it scared me half to death. So I…

Menorca, Spain (review published 2005)

Talk about a sea view – they don’t come much better than this. The turquoise waters of a crescent cove gently lapping a sweep of fine,  golden sand… just perfect. We could have happily stayed on our balcony the entire week, just sipping sangria and soaking up the sun. The resort was Cala Galdana on…

Pollenca, Mallorca (review published 2002)

Lazing on a beach until sundown, then home for a siesta and a shower before hitting the bright lights ‘til dawn. That’s how I usually choose to spend my holidays. So it was with fond memories of a fun-filled fortnight in Magaluf that I returned to the Spanish island of Majorca. Hitting the beach, it…