Alex Ryan

Amusements, Adventures and Attractions in Puerto de Mogan

In the mouth of a valley on Gran Canaria’s southwestern coast, the beautiful Puerto de Mogan is perfect for families. Here, we’ll introduce the town, talk about some of its best attractions and recommend some great accommodation. Read on for more!  The Town With the Canary Islands becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, it’s worth exploring why you should pick Puerto de Mogan for your next family holiday. The first plus is that it’s well located, close to Playa

Enjoy the Nightlife of Caleta de Fuste

There are plenty of good reasons to book a holiday to Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura. The second largest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura boasts a warm climate, fresh Atlantic breezes and rugged natural beauty. While the island is great for sightseeing, families and more, it’s the excellent nightlife that I want to focus on in this post. Read on to learn about the great variety of spots on offer – and to get ready to plan your fun-filled getaway.

The Top Restaurants in St Julian’s, Malta

Located on the Maltese coast north of the capital city of Valetta, St Julian’s is a major tourist destination, with attractions centred around the Paceville area. As with many towns on the island, this destination has a unique and fascinating history, but as well as providing some interesting cultural sites, this history also informs the town’s cuisine, which has grown in response to waves of immigration and the demands of a modern tourist economy. Read on to learn more about

Live Like the Locals in Calella, Spain

As working life seems to get more and more stressful and fast-paced, it’s easy to see the appeal of Spanish culture. There’s the famous siesta (a mid-afternoon break to avoid the heat before a couple more hours’ activity) and long, late dinners surrounded by loved ones. Many Spanish cities also boast plenty of attractions, from historic sites to museums and restaurants serving world class meals. In this article, we uncover some of the best ways you can live like the

Toes in the Sand, Eyes on the Horizon: Magaluf’s Best Beaches

As one of the most popular resorts in southern Europe, Magaluf is almost synonymous with summer fun – especially for Brits, who along with other northern Europeans like Germans and Scandinavians make up the vast majority of guests. High demand brings international DJs and entertainers to Majorca every year, and ensures that there’s more than enough in the way of bars, restaurants and activities to keep you occupied all day long. In this post, we’ll run down some of the

Icecapades in Iceland: Taking the Kids to Reykjavik

Iceland is the perfect location for a family getaway with a difference. It’s safe and welcoming, but also completely unique. Its astounding natural beauty seems a million miles away from the sun and sand of a standard beach resort, and the capital city Reykjavik enjoys a flourishing culture with museums and galleries jostling with bars and live music venues for space. Read on for a few of the best ways to experience the great outdoors on a family holiday to

The Perfect Day in Playa de las Américas

Often regarded as the island’s ‘tourist mecca’, Playa de las Américas is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Tenerife. Developed on the site of an old fishing village in the late 1960s, it exists to serve the masses who flock to the Canary Islands every year, drawn by the warm climate, beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes.   It’s especially well known for its nightlife, with busy clubs and bars lending the whole town a 24-hour party vibe. But

A Bar for Everyone in Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz is one of the smaller towns on the largest of the Canary Islands, but don’t let that fool you – it packs a real punch as a tourist destination, attracting visitors from far and wide. While it’s renowned for its hot, dry summers, Tenerife is a great place to visit all year round, with many Northern Europeans flocking to the island to bask in its warm winters. Rocky, volcanic landscapes meet the deep blue Atlantic at

An Appetite for Albufeira: Best Traditional Restaurants

Portugal’s sparkling Algarve region enjoys a well-earned reputation as an idyllic holiday destination. The word alone conjures up images of long days and warm, balmy nights spent enjoying good food and great wine amidst stunning natural beauty. As with many bustling resort towns in the region, Albufeira started out as a quiet fishing village. While the newer areas are livelier and bustling with locals and tourists, some of that classic ambiance remains in the Old Town, which boasts over 100

Pick Puerto Pollença for History and Culture

Majorca has been a hugely popular tourist destination for many years, attracting travellers from all around the world with its warm weather and beautiful scenery. While this has of course led to a lot of development, with businesses keen to cater to the big tourist market, there are still places you can go to enjoy some island calm – places like Puerto Pollença. The first thing that strikes you about this small town on the island’s north side is how

Crazy in Corralejo: Adventures Fit for the Whole Family

With their wonderful weather and sparkling seas, the Canary Islands are a hugely popular holiday destination for tourists from all over. Perhaps the best of all these islands is Fuerteventura, the second largest and a real tourist favourite. Its name translates in English to ‘strong wind’, and it is sometimes known as ‘the island of eternal spring’ for its breezy, refreshing climate. It’s certainly warm in summer, but the Atlantic winds help keep the hot Saharan heat away. All this

The Best Local Eats and Drinks in Playa del Ingles

The Canary Islands are well established as a great tourist destination, winning praise for their easy-going culture, great hotels and wonderful climate. Towns like Playa del Ingles have rightfully earned reputations as the perfect place for a memorable summer getaway.  What’s less well known, though, is the unique food and drink available on the islands. An enticing blend of Mediterranean seafood, Spanish spices and a little local twist, Canarian cuisine is one of Europe’s hidden culinary gems. Read on for

Make the Best of 24 Hours in Benidorm

Benidorm is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for British holidaymakers looking for a sunny, fun-filled getaway. With nearly 100 years’ experience as a tourist town, including a sustained boom over the past few decades, there’s a staggering amount to see and do here. But there are plenty of articles to tell you that. Here, we’re going for something a bit more ambitious: a list of the very best of Benidorm, with tips to get through as much