Luxury resorts that cater equally for couples and families are not easy to find, but Anemos Luxury Grand Resort, near Chania in Crete, does just that, and more.   A week in the Greek island of Crete is almost a right of passage nowadays for students, the Inbetweeners coming-of-age movie having compounded the assumption that […]

The early bird catches… the best early booking winter offer to Lanzarote! A week in one of Puerto del Carmen’s best apartments, is just what you need to beat the winter blues.   When the cold weather and dark nights return, a week in the sun is heavenly ☀ There is nothing like lying on your […]

Crete is Greece’s largest island and also one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean. So when you hear the cliché that it offers something for everyone ( and your eye’s roll ) – believe me when I say, it is actually true!   Because of its sheer size ( over 3000 square miles), you […]

It’s hard not to have a love affair with the South of France, the scenery, the food, the language – it’s all so romantic and classy at the same time. I found the perfect spot which combines the glitz and glamour of Cannes, with old village charm – La Napoule.   I had never actually heard […]

Croatia and Montenegro have so much to offer. Dubrovnik and Kotor are spectacular, the village of Cavtat is charming and Montenegro’s fjord is sublime.   I searched the apartment for the free wifi password, only to discover it was ‘welcome to my home’. I knew from that moment, I was going to like it here! […]

It is impossible not to fall in love with Dubrovnik. It’s old walls and limestone streets are intoxicating. It is packed with tourists during peak season, so my advice is plan your visit carefully to see it at its best. Check out my top tips for discovering Dubrovnik.   Walking through the streets of Dubrovnik in […]

As a travel agent I always loved selling Corfu. I regularly got calls from customers who came back thanking me for sending them there. In fact usually people rebooked the same place the following year, they loved it so much! I love holidaying in Greece in general, I love the people, the food and the laid back […]

Majorca has been one of the top holiday destinations from Ireland for many years now. In fact Majorca was my first holiday abroad, as I am sure you can imagine I didn’t exactly take in the stunning scenery! Yes like many young people, I went for the great nightlife and the warm sunshine. There is […]

You could be excused for thinking you were in the Caribbean when walking along the seashore in Correlejo.  Fuerteventura’s Beautiful Beaches Corralejo Caleta de Fuste Things to do in Fuerteventura Fuerteventura’s Beautiful Beaches The white sandy beaches are really stunning and not at all what you would expect in the Canary Islands. The sand dunes […]

With year round sunshine, numerous sandy beaches and plenty of interesting sights, Lanzarote is my favourite Canary Island.   When you land in Arrecife airport the landscape is startling. There are no high rise blocks, just barren terrain and pretty white washed buildings as far as the eye can see. Thankfully building laws prohibit high […]

Sorrento is a firm favourite with Irish holiday makers for many years,  it is not difficult to see why. Sorrento is the largest resort on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, but still retains it’s old world charm. Complete with cobblestone pedestrianised streets, it is the perfect place to explore at your leisure. The historic buildings house everything from […]

The contrast of the countrysides rolling hills mixed with the stunning cities of Florence and Pisa make’s Tuscany an irresistible choice for any traveller. There is so much to see here, the problem is where to start! I have holidayed in Tuscany numerous times in various cities and towns and loved it each and every […]

For a long time now Italy has been one of favourite holiday destinations. I have stayed in Lake Garda twice, both with and without children and have loved it both times. Check out my handy guide to Lake Garda, with tips on where to stay and what to do.   Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, […]

Looking for a quiet break with great restaurants and a stunning beach? Alvor in the Algarve ticks every box. My husband and I went there when I was pregnant on my second child and it was perfect. I stayed in the Pestana Dom Joao villas which were right on the beach. You may see them […]

With over 1 million visitors from Ireland to Spain each year, the resort of Fuengirola tends to get overlooked. It’s probably for that reason that I like it so much! Unlike some other Spanish Resorts you don’t feel like you are on O’Connell Street when walking through the town at night. In fact it’s the […]

For years, I couldn’t understand the appeal. I had to know why Benidorm was the most searched destination from Ireland on Google last year. I was aware that Benidorm had good nightlife, and of course it is renowned for its low cost of living – but don’t most Spanish resorts have this? I finally got the […]

With beautiful scenery, amazing food and a low cost of living, it’s not surprising that Zakynthos is a firm favourite with Irish holidaymakers.   Until recently however, Greece was considered more suitable for couples or groups than families. I guess the perception was that the accommodation was more basic in Greece than its European counterparts […]