Things to do

Skip the tricks and treat yourself to a holiday that’s got all the Halloween vibes this spooky season. Think foggy nights on cobblestoned streets, medieval squares lit by flickering lamps, and centuries-old ghost stories the locals love to freak the tourists out with… you did ask 👻 *evil laug

POV: You’re perched on a sunlounger by the pool, drink in one hand, book in the other – you know, the essentials. Now, imagine the heavens open and it starts to rain… Your hopes and dreams for a laidback, tropical, sun-drenched holiday, all washed away. Or are they?   Well, two months ag

Spring is springing, the clocks have gone forward (light evenings, we missed you) and Mini Eggs are so back… Easter is loading. Religious or not, it’s an elite moment in the calendar – you know summer’s on its way and you’ve got a solid run of bank holidays lined up. The UK has a pretty [&

If you’re after something hot and a bit of a treat yourself trip, check out Abu Dhabi. Dubai might shout the loudest, but this Emirati capital can’t be beat on cultural sites and unique design. Think theme parks, art galleries and an unbelievable mosque. It’s one of the world’s most luxuri

You’ve heard of Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca, but Formentera usually slips under the radar. It’s pretty tiny – about the size of Northern Ireland – and has a more peaceful vibe than the busier Balearic babes. This means fewer tourists, super quiet beaches and an au-naturale situation across th

You can’t not love Italy. Pizza, pasta, Aperol, ancient cities, iconic lakes, the dramatic Dolomites… If you can’t get enough of this beautiful boot-shaped destination, but fancy something a bit different this time, say to ciao Sardinia.   It’s Italy but with a twist. Add a bit of Spai

Nothing says ‘la dolce vita’ like sipping on vino in the sun on a Sicilian wine estate. And as the second-largest wine region in Italy, Sicily knows a thing or two about it. The island’s volcanic soil and solid sunshine record are the perfect recipe for a good grape, and the base of Mount Etna

Size matters – at least for Italy’s largest body of water, it does. Lake Garda’s long shoreline is the whole package, with something to see and do on all sides. From major Roman-era throwbacks and dreamy swim spots to big mountain energy and rollercoasters, Garda’s got all the ingredients yo

Marrakech is top of most people’s lists for Morocco. The city overloads the senses with sweet-smelling food, the sounds of market traders and street music, and sightings of some of the most impressive architecture in this part of the world. On top of all that, there are plenty of top daytrip desti

Name a more iconic party holiday destination, we’ll wait. Ibiza’s clubbing scene needs no introduction, but this buzzy Balearic Island’s got a lot going for it beyond the booming basslines and bright lights, too. The north side’s home to secluded coves and cute coastal villages, and Ibiza To