Highlights of Barbados
Known for some of the most open and inviting luxurious hotels, spacious beaches and rich culture and history, Barbados lends itself as the perfect post pandemic travel destination….
Ras Al Khaimah
An hour’s drive from the glitz of downtown Dubai, popular with footballers’ wives and reality TV ‘stars’, lies the new and exciting holiday destination of Ras Al Khaimah – RAK to its friends….
Madeira – more than you ever imagined!
Named the Best Island Destination in the World at the World Travel Awards™ for six years running, there’s no wonder that Madeira is a favourite with Silver Travellers, and these days there’s ever more to enjoy here….
Exploring Goa: The Portuguese Heritage – Part 2
Old Goa still reflects its era of European occupation and influence. The Portuguese, as one of the best-known western powers in the 16th century, invaded countries in the east. They advanced with full force to stay on the western coast of India, but the hand of fate reversed their destiny and overshadowed their presence after four and a half centuries….
British Royal Airforce veterans return to Oman
In 2014, tailor-made tour operator Odyssey World coordinated a group of 99 military veterans on a reunion tour to Oman. The guests were all former British servicemen tasked with protecting the Sultanate during the Omani civil war of the early 1970s….
Top places to visit in Portugal
Portugal has it all for an unforgettable holiday – stunning beaches, dramatic scenery, thriving cities, quaint small towns, great weather, an interesting history and friendly locals….
Sun, sea and sand in Portugal
Visit this wonderful country, with its lengthy Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, exceptional beaches and charming coastal villages as well as good tourist infrastructure….
Scent of Sicily – villas and personal experiences in Sicily
There is a property for everyone, whether you’re looking for ultra-luxury, budget conscious, the depths of the countryside, very spacious for your extended family or close to the beach….
Langkawi, Malaysia
Shimmering in the Straits of Malacca, just a ferry ride from the west coast of mainland Malaysia, the Langkawi archipelago is a vivid green chain of 101 pearls bathing in warm azure seas….
Barbados – we can’t wait to welcome you
Barbados has a packed calendar of events, with events to suit every interest happening year-round – music and culture festivals, horse racing, art exhibitions and sailing competitions. All in gorgeous weather and stunning surroundings, with high levels of Covid-19 security….
Elounda (Crete) and Athens
For the final part of our Cretan adventure I wanted to return to Elounda, where I lived 42 years ago and hadn’t returned since. As ever, it’s always with some trepidation one returns to a much-loved place. Inevitably, it will never be the same….
Exploring South East Crete
Crete, the most southerly point of Europe and Greece, generally has a longer season with more sunshine than most European destinations….