If you land in Dubrovnik without logging some sandy beach research hours, you could be disappointed. Yes, there’s plenty of pebbled, coastal real estate to go around – but you’ll need the lowdown on those too if you want to avoid the masses. Happily, we’ve got the intel on the best beaches in Dubrovnik.
Abandoned islands, haunted shores, hidden caves, famous filming locations and Croatian wildlife. Whatever you’re after, sea kayaking in Dubrovnik delivers. The city views from the water aren’t too shabby either.
Some people visit Dubrovnik and never find their way to the Adriatic. Shame really. Just a short boat ride away there are uninhabited islands, snorkelling hot spots, underwater caves and nature reserves just chillaxing in the Croatian sun. Some are so close you could almost swim there. Almost.
If you lived and breathed Game of Thrones through all eight seasons of medieval intrigue and drama, you’ll love this city. They might not have dragons, but when it comes to Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik’s pretty much got everything else.
If news that Tour De France cyclists rate Tenerife ’ s steep gradients as a top training ground gets
you slipping your lycra in your suitcase sharpish, you ’ ll want to check out the routes below first.
With no real flat sections of tarmac, Tenerife cycling will test your fitness and endurance – even on
the beginner routes. That said, we have got a scenic ride for beginners – that ’ s got enough of a
test in it to lure advanced riders considering a ‘ rest ’ day. And we ’ ve looked at ways for you to
tackle Teide – and tackle it you must. It ’ s all about the climbs. And if those hills were good enough
to tempt Sir Wiggins and Team Sky, they’re bound to tempt you.
Is three days in Lisbon enough? Well, to meet and marry a Portuguese spouse, probably not. To get a decent feel for the city, see a lot of its sights and have a ruddy good city break, absolutely. With its sunny weather (and a helpful breeze in summer), great food, picture-perfect streets and a whole host of unique attractions, Lisbon is prime long weekend material at any time of the year.
There’s no doubt about it, Lisbon is one very hilly city. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get around while giving your feet a rest. One of the best, and most popular, ways to see the city is via its historic tram network.
Lisbon with kids – is it doable? You betcha! Not only is Portugal’s capital happily affordable, it has a warm but breezy climate and plenty of things to do for all ages. Sure, it’s a city full of hills, but there are plenty of kid-friendly ways of getting around – a few of them are even fun. Whether you’re stopping by for a weekend or planning a longer holiday, here’s our guide to planning a memorable family break in sunny Lisbon.
What’s your holiday style? Not your ideal holiday persona – the one that’s up at 6 in the gym and only taking fruit from the breakfast buffet. No … to know where to stay in Mauritius, you’ll need to be well acquainted with the real holiday you. On this island, there’s a place for windsurfers, hikers, beach lovers, scuba divers and luxury resort lovers.
Like so many countries, it would be so easy to fly into Mauritius and rarely stray from your resort. And while the in-house activity itinerary may be lengthy, a 20 minute bout of aqua aerobics has little to offer in comparison to the intricacies of Mauritian culture. With no indigenous people, Mauritius culture has taken a little from each exploring country that’s made its mark here. From a swashbuckling pirate past, it’s become a haven of diplomacy – with over a dozen religions all sitting side by side. The theme on this island is very much join in, get along and enjoy the simple things in life… with perhaps a smidge of western life added for good measure.
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