Crete: Out and About Chania, Kournas Lake and Rethymnon
Yes more from Greece. Crete is a pretty big Island, so there’s a lot more to see if you have time…..here’s a quick glance at some of the posh, relaxing and the easy going!
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Greek Island Hopping, Next Stop: Paros and Antiparos
Third island stop, a tiny little retreat with dusty cars and beautiful villages!
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Greek Island Hopping: Next Stop Naxos
Good food, scary car seats, cheeky buskers and other snippets from the Greek island of Naxos.
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4 Weeks Island Hopping in Greece: Santorini, Naxos Paros and Crete. Let’s Talk About It!Â
Greece in June across the Cyclades, let’s address some of the rumours, tips for fun with the Greek ferries, and why Greece is great if you’re a lightweight with alcohol.
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A Windy Walk in Whitby and Another Fish & Chip Lunch
Winter Walks in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Quick Cuppa: Barbados Beach and Bird Banter
Attacked underwater on a Barbados beach, friendly birds and warding off mosquito bites….
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Oistins Fish Fry Lunch, Miami Beach: Out and About Barbados
Oistin’s by day won’t feel anything like it does on a party night, but there is life down there in the daylight hours!
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Brighton: A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise
A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise on the Sussex Coast It’s true, Brighton seems to be a vintage shopper’s paradise these days, and quite a bit more than just somewhere to go for a seaside day out. I mentioned Nottingham had quite a few vintage shops, which is true, but I think […]
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Beside the Seaside: Eastbourne
Once upon a time, trips to the seaside used to be prescribed by doctors. I’m sure Eastbourne probably cured a few ills then!
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Dear Jamaica
Beach bars in Cuba! Forgotten Souvenirs
Of all the things I could have bought in Cuba, I didn’t think a beach bar would end up on the shopping list!! Its interesting to look back at some of those forgotten holiday souvenirs, many of which I treasure all the more now!!
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Marsaxlokk Sunday Market and the Secret Beach!!
Malta’s biggest fishing village sports its most colourful boats, and turns into a mega market every Sunday, with a secret beach tucked away around it’s little corner!!
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The most Popular Beach in Tobago: Pigeon Point
Pigeon point is the beach that seems to gets all the attention on the Caribbean island of Tobago.
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A Bahamas Holiday: 12 Reasons why It’s not Just A Pretty Beach!!
The Bahamas has a lot more to it than just beaches – including pineapple festivals, pirates, wine cellars, and snow.
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Seas, Oceans, Waves
Calm, relaxed and at peace, that’s how I feel when I’m near the sea, hearing the waves, feasting on an infinite ocean view, my mind is clearer and thoughts come to me more easily. The sea seems charged with emotion, sometimes it’s still, unassuming and beckoning, then within hours, minutes […]
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A Dreamy Beach: Ile Aux Cerfs Mauritius
The Amazing Story of the Man who Cycled from India to Europe for Love
A Trip To The Beach: A True Story
Snapshots of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales
Two nights by the Aberystwyth seaside gave me a well needed dose of clean welsh sea air and that lovely aroma of seaweed. Aberystwyth is a university seaside town and popular holiday destination, framed by the ruins of an impressive sea front castle, built in the 1200s over a twelve year […]
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I Need A Staycation: The Only Way is Essex
I have to say, three sunny UK days in Southend-on-sea by the wonderful Essex coast really surprised me in a good way. What a cool place, and great atmosphere with a little bit of something for everyone. People and vibes Wow. I cannot even describe the crowds, it seemed like […]
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Iberostar Bella Vista Varadero Hotel
A beach front Iberostar hotel in Varadero Cuba with absolutely brilliant entertainment in the theatre each night.
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Beach Banter #7
Walking on water! I saw three men walking on water – it’s not brilliant but watch the hastily filmed clip! I’m not sure if he stepped on a jellyfish or what but something startled him…..in Cayo Ensenachos. I tried to rescue a Jellyfish This is the first jellyfish I’ve come […]
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Iberostar Hotel Cayo Ensenachos, Cuba
After lunch at the Los Tainos restaurant at the Hotel Los Caneyes, Santa Clara – we were on the road again heading for the small Cuban off-shore island of Cayo Ensenachos to the Iberostar Ensenachos Hotel. It’s quite secluded, there is no nearby town to walk to – just beautiful […]
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A Beautiful British Beach: Porthcurno West Cornwall
This quick stop at Porthcurno West Cornwall was just long enough to take in the sight of one of the UK’s prettiest beaches. The photographs really don’t do it justice, to see it in person with the sun shining was like looking at a photo from the Mediterranean, the colour and […]
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Totally Tropical
Beach Banter #5
Beach Life
Dover Beach
Literally on the lower end of St Lawrence Gap, Barbados with more nice blue seas and soft sand, and plenty of shade. Dover beach seemed a bit more relaxed and quieter than Accra beach (which is off a busier main road).
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Accra Beach
Use Protection?
Worryingly, a lot has been written about the harmful effects of sun protection products, including their contribution to a variety of cancers (which, ironically, people think they’re being protected against). In the past, when I’ve looked at the ingredients on these product bottles, all I see is a long list […]
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