A Surreal Weekend In Cadaqués

Arriving in Cadaqués at the end of a punishing 14-hour drive from Calais in driving rain, it was hard to believe it was only September. The rain was up to our ankles and our visions of finding a comfortable hotel to check into for a weekend of ...

Shanghai – Modern China’s Beating Heart

Since the 2008 Olympics the eyes of the world have turned to China, with Beijing understandably leading the way. But in fact it is Shanghai that perhaps best epitomises what modern China is all about and the city is a must-visit destination for ...

Learning to scuba in Fethiye, Turkey

For many of us, learning to scuba dive is one of those things that is always on our hit list for when we go on our “paradise” holiday but we never quite get round to doing. Part of the problem is that scuba diving is associated with long-haul ...

Theatre Breaks in London

No trip to London is complete without visiting the theatre. London`s West End is a popular destination for those who want to see the greatest plays, musicals and theatre acts. It can be difficult to get tickets to the best shows, especially if ...

A City Break in Prague

The demise of the iron curtain and the boom in low-cost flights has seen the cities of Central and Eastern Europe flourish in recent years. Gone are the days when it took a tough overland trip from Austria or Germany and a severe grilling at ...