Beach Breaks

Sun-drenched beaches…mouth-watering food…ancient wonders…there’s a lot to love about Greece. We could go on and on, but instead we’ll let Instagram do the talking…

Leave miserable 'summer' weather at home and say hello to sunshine at these 11 destinations:

Leave miserable 'summer' weather at home and say hello to sunshine at these 11 destinations:

The good news is you don’t have to fly half way around the globe to find paradise. Pack your togs, slap on some sunscreen, we’re whisking you away to 10 of Europe’s most beautiful beaches…

Can’t decide whether you want sand between your toes or a jam packed culture vulture adventure? On your next minibreak have both with our guide to the best urban beaches in Europe.

There’s a particular atmosphere in Kalkan that you really don’t get just anywhere. I’ve felt it, or something like it, in just a few other places I’ve ever been to. Perhaps not coincidentally, most...

We’ve tracked down 12 of Europe’s most unbelievably beautiful sights, so stunning they’ll make you want to book your summer holidays right now…

Puglia (poo-lia) is the region in the heel of Italy’s boot, also called by its Latin name Apulia. There are so many reasons to explore this Mediterranean paradise; here are just eight.

With their tropical island vibes, crystal-clear waters and powder-soft ivory sands, it’s no surprise that the Romans called the Cíes Islands ‘The Islands of the Gods’.

Wave arrivederci to crowds of tourists, gridlocked traffic and over-priced gelato. We’ve tracked down 12 of Italy’s most beautiful sea-side hideaways for you to discover this summer.

Attention: Serious wanderlust ahead. Check out these 12 sights for sore eyes, then get ready to grab your passport and pack your bags – Croatia is waiting…

Who doesn’t love an island? We’re huge fans, and the more remote and undiscovered the better. If you’re getting itchy feet thinking about the fast-approaching summer and you just can’t decide...

Before the clubs get going and the parties kick off, the skies over Ibiza put on their own nightly show, treating everyone on the White Isle to one final glorious, display of colour.

Dalaman is a gorgeous destination in Turkey which has stunning beaches, relaxing mud baths and Santa Claus. Here are the 6 best things to do in this Turkish paradise...

Having stayed in the very low-key town of Kalkan and a beautiful quiet marina hotel in Fethiye, I was not sure if I was ready for the throngs of people I was expecting in Marmaris...

Just a short flight away, the chic seaside resort of Dinard is all about the glamour of yesteryear with glorious villas, beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants.