The Santikos Collection has completed major refurbishment of its Marpunta Resort on the Greek island of Alonnisos, which re-opens on 9 May 2018. Originally an old fisherman's village, Marpunta Resort is located on Alonnisos, the most Easterly island of the Sporades. With a population of under 1,000 and because of its more isolated position, the isl...

​ Specialist Scandinavia, Nordics and Canada tour operator Magnetic North Travel has launched short-break packages to the new The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland. Set on a private inlet at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa between Reykjavik and Keflavik's international airport, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon has 62 contemporary suites, each with floor-to-c...

Dragon Slayer, Warwick Castle's new evening show is scheduled for eight performances: Friday 3 and Saturday 4 August 2018 Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August, and Friday 24 to Monday 27 August 2018. The spectacular will return in 2019 Building upon Warwick Castle's reputation for bringing history to life through spectacular shows, Dragon Slayer resurr...

We needed bread and found a commercial centre restaurant worthy of note a few minutes walk from the N340 road at busy Calahonda, a resort well-known to sun-seeking Brits. Calahonda on the Costa del Sol next to the busy N340 road looks to have enjoyed better times. Restaurants were empty and the local Thursday market lacked footfall. Also, the sky w...

Mijas clings to the hillside around five miles inland from Fuengirola. It is miles away from the brashness of the packed beaches and the sun, sea and sangria mecca of Fuengirola and is worth visiting, but be prepared for car parking issues. Much-hyped Mijas proved that hill walking and I don't mix. Why? Well, the white-washed hilltop village may be...

​ With a population of 70,000, Estepona is one of the few coastal towns that maintains a pueblo charm and character. The sun was rising in the blue sky but there was a fresh breeze. We'd wandered along the well-appointed and cared-for promenade at Estepona. And, thankfully, we've also strayed into the main shopping and café area. We both felt that ...