Holidays in the Canaries

A Unique Concept on Lanzarote

Eco Village Finca de ArrietaThe Eco Village Finca de Arrieta is such a brilliant idea that we wonder why it hasn't been copied elsewhere. Set in rural surroundings only 300 metres from the beach of Arrieta,....READ MORE

Seven Natural Swimming Pools in Spain

El You ClarWe first realised the special pleasures of fresh-water swimming on Corsica, but here are seven natural swimming pools (amongst many, many others) in Spain.....READ MORE

New Hotels and Villas (Mar 2023)

Menorcamar ApartmentsFinding new hotels, villas and apartments that tick all of our boxes is not always easy, but here are a few places that have been added recently.....READ MORE

The Canary Islands

Walking on TenerifeThe seven islands of the Canaries are the tips of under-sea mountains projecting up four miles from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Each island has it's own unique character, so let's step forward and take a look.....READ MORE

La Palma - After the Volcano

Cumbre Vieja volcanoWe thought the recent volcanic eruption on La Palma would kill tourism there stone dead. Instead, it's put La Palma on the map and more and more people want to go there.....READ MORE

Spanish National Parks

Archipelago de Cabrera There are sixteen National Parks in Spain, protecting and showcasing the immense geographical and biological variety of the country. They include everything from vast mountainous areas such as the Picos de Europa or Ordesa and Monte Perdido to over 200 lakes in Aigüestores i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park....READ MORE

Newsletter, February 2021

Casa Bambu, SpainAt last there is light at the end of the tunnel! Following the UK government's announcement on 22 February, hotels and B&Bs in England will be able to open from 17 May. Already, within hours, people are racing to make their bookings.....READ MORE

Newsletter, October 2020

Norfolk BroadsSome more new hotels in England and the Canaries, some ideas for remote-working while enjoying the sunshine, and an extraordinary little hotel in Glastonbury.....READ MORE

Lanzarote

Lanzarote pool and seaThe wonderful news coming from Lanzarote in the last few days is that the island is properly open-for-business. Hotels, villas and apartments can now welcome visitors back to this sun-blessed holiday island without any arduous restrictions.....READ MORE

Newsletter, Dec 2018

Ibiza beach New Year! Have you noticed how the changing pattern of TV adverts has guided us through the festive season? Perfume, cologne, turkey dinners and forced jollity have been and gone. The momentary appearance of Alka-Seltzer and Rennies on our screens has passed. Now is the season for the holiday adverts. ....READ MORE

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