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Family activities in Madeira

04 July 2022

Increasingly recognised as a great destination for holidays with the with kids, this Atlantic island is a year—round spot with blissfully warm summers and mild winters and lively schedule of festivals and events that will help immerse you in daily life on the island, including the Flower Festival at the end of April or in early May. It’s also just less than four hours' flying time from the UK.

Our Favourite Places to Visit in France

04 July 2022

The French national celebration of Bastille Day each 14 July always reminds us how much we love to explore this this country, as a solo traveller, a couple, with friends or with kids. It’s hard to narrow down our top destinations in a country of such beauty and variety, but we’ve picked out some that are high up on our wish list...

Sail From the UK with Fred. Olsen

04 July 2022

Explore the world with Fred. Olsen this year and enjoy special savings on No-Fly cruises from as little as £399 per person, on an offer running 5 July to 31 August. Additionally, from 8 July, Fred. Olsen is no longer carrying out pre-departure Covid testing as part of the check-in process...

Events to Catch in Malta

27 June 2022

The Mediterranean islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino may be small but they pack a serious cultural punch to add to their allure as a beach destination. This archipelago is drenched in history, and as well as its Roman ruins, medieval castles, walled cities and atmospheric forts you’ll find a whole array of festivals and other events to join in with – ones that will help you truly get under the skin of this compelling country

Maldives Overwater Villas

20 June 2022

The Maldives now accounts for around two-thirds of the 8,000+ overwater villas estimated to exist around the world;. The following are some of our favourite overwater villas...

Island Sailing with Virgin Voyages

20 June 2022

With free flights on Valiant Lady 2022 Mediterranean voyages and up to $400 onboard credit on selected sailings, this is your time to book an islands sailing with Virgin Voyages, a ground-breaking, boutique -style, adult-only contemporary cruise line launched by the famous brand in 2021...

Conservation and Nature Reserves in the Seychelles

20 June 2022

The Seychelles is on one level the very definition of a tropical-island paradise, with well-preserved natural ecosystems and wildlife. But it’s also among the nations most threatened by the sea-level rises being brought about by climate change, despite it’s being one of the destinations – according to earth.org – ‘least responsible for climate change’. Hence its commitment to reducing its per capita emissions and on its conservation work.

Sail Europe with Celebrity Cruises

20 June 2022

Sailing direct from the UK with Celebrity Cruises is blissfully easy – avoiding airport queues and possible delays, you’ll sail out of and back into Southampton aboard the much-loved Celebrity Silhouette®, which was inaugurated in 2011 and given a sparkling modern makeover in 2020...