2081. Discover the Real Sicily Behind Inspector Montalbano
February 21, 2018
As gripping as the TV series Inspector Montalbano is, if you find yourself staring more at the stunning baroque architecture and beautiful Sicilian landscapes than you do at the detective himself, maybe it’s time to book yourself a holiday to Sicily.
Shot in the picturesque south-east side o...
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2082. Discover Opera's Birthplace on an Escorted Tour of Italy
February 21, 2018
Forget pizza, Renaissance masters and ancient architecture – for fans of classical music, Italy has one particularly important claim to fame as the birthplace of opera. Coming from the term opera di musica (literally, ‘work in music’) the form was born in Italy in around the sixteenth century. Not o...
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2083. Explore Greece's Fascinating History on Three Escorted Tours
February 21, 2018
There are few countries with such important history and influence than Greece. The Greek past has defined the course of history around the globe dating right back to the ancient Minoan civilisations. This means that it is the homeland of countless incredible stories, myths and legends that those wit...
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2084. Sunshine in a Glass: Bermudan Rum Cocktails
February 21, 2018
Nothing brings back the memories of your Bermuda holiday quite as well as recreating the flavour and tastes you enjoyed in the warm sunshine, on the pristine pink sand beaches and in the elegant cocktail bars of this beautiful island. One way to do this is to bring back home a bottle of the ...
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2085. Activities and Beaches: Family Fun on the Dalmatian Coast
February 21, 2018
Finding a family holiday destination that has something to keep every member of your family entertained can be a tall order, but you’ll have it all covered in Makarska, Croatia. Whether your clan is into relaxing on a beach or getting into some serious, adrenaline-pumping activities, this resort on ...
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2086. The Snowy Surprises of Sun Valley
February 20, 2018
Sun, Snow and Stars
In 1936, Averell Harriman was a man on a mission. His dream? To replicate the great European ski resorts on his home turf. The result? Sun Valley, Idaho, the first ski destination in America. Think skiing, but amplified: big names, big ambition, big slopes. Clark Gable, M...
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2087. A Ski Holiday with an Infant? ‘Snow problem!
February 20, 2018
It might feel like a skiing holiday is incompatible with the needs of an infant. Or that it’ll cost a fortune in special equipment and bespoke, child-friendly resorts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s not only possible, but actively enjoyable to take a baby on a skiing trip. And crucially, i...
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2088. Spontaneous Getaways - Don't Plan Your Next Holiday
February 20, 2018
Surprise is an important part of adventure. For many, tour bus holidays with their large itineraries of activities and restaurants drawn up months in advance can be just as tedious as the office. Often not knowing exactly what you’ve got in store on holiday makes it far more exciting and rewarding. ...
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2089. The Best Apps for Regular Travellers
February 20, 2018
Remember when phones were useless on holiday? The signal was bad, the charges were expensive and you even had to tell your network where you were going before you set off. Thankfully, in recent years everything has changed with the rise of the smartphone leading to some fantastic handheld travelling...
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2090. Love Reading Anywhere on Holiday with a Kindle
February 20, 2018
Avid holiday readers can easily get through a book a day while travelling, especially when making epic cross-country journeys on public transport. A good page-turner is always a holiday treat, but a rather heavy one when piled up with a dozen other books in your suitcase. This is where the e-reader ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
