When I was young and family holidays abroad were rare, all of them, and I mean ALL of them, saw us visiting the Balearic island of Menorca. Something about the place captivated my parents, and so after our first trip there when I was just seven years old, as the years passed by we all became experts in what to see and where to go on the island.

For me as a child I found it a bit hard to understand why we kept returning year after year – don’t get me wrong, we rarely ever stayed in the same location– but looking back now with admittedly, rose tinted glasses, I can see what lured them back time after time. More...

We all know how it feels to be rushing around on the last minute before a holiday; making sure everything is packed, everyone is ready and that you’re at the airport on time. But once you get through check-in and security it feels like your holiday has finally begun… and indulging in airport shopping is the perfect way to start your holiday.

Airports such as Heathrow, Miami & Dubai are some of the busiest in the world and they have an array of shops and boutiques to keep everyone happy. We have picked out some of the most admired airports, with the best designer shops and duty free stores to offer. More...

This year the holy month of Islam, known as Ramadan, runs from 1 – 30 August and this is a great time to visit Dubai and take advantage of excellent hotel deals and enjoy the vibrant and unique Islamic culture.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast everyday and abstain from all food, drinks and smoking from dawn to dusk in celebration of their religion. Although Muslims and the Islamic community partake in Ramadan, hotels and resorts in Dubai continue to offer quality service to international guests. More...