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Let’s get to it. If you’re after a classically sun-soaked Caribbean holiday, the best time to visit St Lucia is between December and April. But, as much as a bit of winter sun makes for a super snappy headline, this one’s even better. Picture-perfect, sand-smothered, always-sunny St Lu

Thinking of mixing up your Christmas holidays this year? Whether you’re excited to swap your eggnog for a pina colada, are looking to celebrate different kinds of festivities, or just want to get away from the chaos of wrapping and Jingle Bells, a Christmas holiday in the sun is a great way to spe

Welcome to Cape Verde 101.  Get in on the hype and check out this volcanic archipelago’s Instagram-worthy salt lakes, deep-green mountain ranges, and solid windsurfing swell. Pick your fighter – Boa Vista versus Sal. We’ve put these two standouts in a head-to-head to battle it out for your ne

Craving a Christmas in sunnier climes? Warm up your winter with a trip to the Canary Islands and you’ll be surprised to find it comes with all the festive trimmings – just swap tinsel for toasty temperatures (and snow for sand, of course.) Here’s why you should enjoy a hot Christmas this yearâ

Love a bit of  St Lucia? Soft sands, turquoise seas – it’s a big old tick in the best-of, boujie beach holiday box. Now, fancy some more of the same but want to scratch a new name off the map? Hello, Mauritius. This is idyllic island life, take two. Expect more golden shorelines, magical marin

Forgive the cliches, but Italian escapes are all about mouth-watering food, iconic sights Insta-worthy scenery. Sorrento has been high up on the hotlist for Italian destinations – and, while you’ll still find plenty of trips there across our site, over recent years, Sicily has become the biggest

Considering Cyprus for your next escape? With its winning mix of UNESCO-rated sights, charming history, traditional food and a whole portfolio of beaches, it’s one of the best places to visit in the med. Now all that’s left to do is decide whether you’re team Paphos or team Larnaca… Of cours

To many, Christmas can only be fully appreciated alongside a huge dose of cold, grey, wet weather. After all, what’s December all about if not braving a spot of ice skating, taking a selfie with Santa Claus or drinking hot chocolate at a Christmas market?  That said, the idea of spending the holi

Can’t decide which slice of Croatia will float your boat? We pit Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast against each other in a Croatian north-versus-south battle… Whether you’re after a culture-filled city break or a veg-out-by-the-beach kind of trip, you’ll be catered for wherever you up in Cro