In an earlier entry, I wrote about our journey around the Ria Formosa and its scattered islands, but it would be impossible to talk about that part of the Algarve without mentioning Olhão. This [...]
We are big supporters of small, specialist operators, because they bring something to the table the mainstream is just not set up to do. When I started working with Tony from Magari Tours [...]
I’m lucky, really, being able to go back and forth regularly between two countries—our main home and office in the UK, and our family place with a little satellite office out on the Algarve. For [...]
EasyJet is to start another new service for skiers this winter, adding the new Scandinavian Mountains airports on the border between Norway and Sweden. Scandinavia has become increasingly popular [...]
Jet2 will be flying to Samos for the first time in Summer 2026, adding to the number of destinations in Greece we have direct connections to from London. Of course, we’re all used to [...]
Last week Ikos Resorts celebrated its tenth anniversary. Having launched with Ikos Oceania in Halkidiki in March 2015, the popular all-inclusive hotel group has since expanded to other parts of [...]
Our friends at Magari Tours have released the first group of tours for next year, including Essence of Lombardy which we went on last April, Secluded Tuscany and the Heart of Umbria – with [...]
Skiing is my passion, I just love being in the mountains surrounded by white snowy peaks, cold crisp air and clear blue skies, it’s just magical. Over my years in travel, I have been [...]
EasyJet released the second half of the winter schedule this morning, with departures now on sale until the end of March 2026. As is customary over the last few years, they have also added a few [...]
As a regular visitor to Portugal, my family, including our faithful dog, Miss Molly resides on the sunny Algarve in the fishing village of Carvoeiro. I fly in and out of Faro on a regular basis [...]
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