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Five Mediterranean Holiday Hotspots

If you are considering a trip to the Mediterranean then be prepared to make a difficult choice. Medieval port towns, crisp white sands and arguably some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste, the Mediterranean region is worth exploring at length. Though the rising popularity of Mediterranean cruises has made it possible to get an overview of countries like Spain, Italy and Greece within a few days, it’s difficult to pick out just a few highlights from an area this rich in culture, culinary and coastal delights. Here are five stand-out spots that can’t fail to come top of the list… Santorini…

Top ten interesting things to do in Corfu

A jewel of an Ionian Island, Corfu welcomes thousands of visitors to its green and pleasant shores every year. But if you’re looking to experience a real taste of this ancient Greek isle, from taverna dances to hide-away villages, here are ten of the best things to see and do in Corfu. Get lost in the Old Town Corfu’s Old Town is not exactly off the beaten track, but there are enough labyrinthine alleyways in which to separate yourself from the crowd and admire the French and Italianate architecture. Take a boat to the Diaponita Islands Now you’ve landed on…

A Guide to the Best Beaches on Crete

Crete has long proved a favourite among holidaymakers and you don’t need to look far to see why. To really get to grips with this Mediterranean island, visitors can take in ancient harbours and modern towns, the plateaux of the rugged interior and the delights of the Cretan menu. But it’s the beaches which are the biggest draw here… If you’re going for Malia holidays 2013, you’re probably after the full resort experience, complete with up-til-dawn nightclubs and beaches to laze on during the day. But also make time to head across the island to the peaceful south coast, populated with…