For a relatively tiny island, Japan packs a mighty punch when it comes to the best diving spots in the world. It is the scattering of even smaller islands around the Japanese mainland that make the country such a worthwhile trip for divers; check our pick of the top 5 resorts:
In Vietnam, food and philosophy are deeply connected. The elements and Yin/Yang balance are reflected in the cooking. Tastes that represent the five elements - earth, water, fire, metal and wood - are combined with five colours and five food types.
Long before TOWIE came along, the biggest pre-conception about Essex – alongside everyone wearing white stilettos – has always been that it is a rather unattractive county.
Vibrancy of Spanish national character is reflected in every piece of its culture: cuisine, architecture, music, dancing, art, communication and features.
If your idea of a dream break is exploring the shops, boutiques and markets of a new country, then Portugal is really worth looking into.
One of the greatest aspects of any ski holiday is undoubtedly the après ski. Literally translated as ‘after ski’, it refers to the part of the day when you’re finished with the mountain and all that’s left to do is drink, dance and socialise.
So often we book holidays in search of sun, sea and sand, but if you centre your break around the final element of the holy ‘s’ trinity you can be rewarded with some truly breathtaking sights and never to be repeated experiences. Forget the packaged beach holiday this year and shelve your plans to laze by the beach and swap your sands for something altogether more vast and impressive.
Despite often being thought of as a holiday for the more ‘mature’, cruises are in fact becoming increasingly popular with people of all ages. It’s about time too – despite not being everybody’s cup of tea - cruises are indeed an excellent choice for travellers. And if you don’t believe us, we thought we’d regale you with the reasons why…
Fed up with Glastonbury grime and Reading rain? Music lovers seeking warmer climes are heading to festivals overseas to see the biggest names in music, without the big threat of mud.
