Lisa Jeeves

Sicily lies proudly just off mainland Italy, in the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. A cultural melting pot, the island makes for an excellent destination for travellers who want to immerse themselves in...

Elba is a major Italian island 20 km from the Tuscan coast, putting it within range of full-day excursions for anyone staying in one of the villas in Tuscany. It is an interesting island, particularly...

While you’re enjoying your holiday, getting the perfect suntan and enjoying the nightlife, consider this – Málaga’s history goes back over 2,800 years, making this fast-paced modern city one of the...

It may seem like a bizarre juxtaposition: travelling past ancient stone columns and crumbling ruins on a futuristic contraption like a Segway. But when you are staying at a contemporary art hotel with...

Located in the north of Austria, Salzburg boasts one of the best-preserved city centres in Europe. One of the best things about taking a short break here is that when you fly into Salzburg Airport...

Holidays in Sardinia take people to a land with a long history. The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times and has been the home to many cultures. One of its most notable is the Nuragic...

Many people are fooled into thinking that Sicily, the island often referred to as the ‘heaven of Italy’ can be explored in its entirety in a relatively short amount of time. However, once you've seen...

Chopard, the Swiss-based luxury jewellery giant, has recently brought the need for greater Fair mining regulations and practices in the jewellery industry into the public eye. At this year’s...

If you’re considering embarking on one of the many excellent Italian river cruises, the FAQs below might be helpful.What sorts of vessels are involved?That will obviously depend upon the holiday you...

Delivery work means spending long hours on the road, far from home and family. This can make it hard to organise a trip to your local GP, who might assign you an appointment at a time and place that...

A cruise holiday doesn’t have to end up in the Caribbean, Alaska or the Mediterranean; you’d be surprised just how many obscure destinations you can now travel to in the luxurious surroundings of a...

After the initial excitement of getting engaged has died down, many couples begin to feel the pressures of engagement events and wedding planning very quickly. It is true that these events are coming...

Lanzarote is one of the top holiday destinations of all-time for Brits who have reached retirement – and it is no wonder when you consider the beautiful beaches, glorious weather, and the endless...

Activity holidays for families are all about creating memories as a family that each of you will carry with you forever. At Moliets, on the southwest coast of France, there are so many fun-filled...

Although catered ski chalets have long been filled with thousands of keen skiers who visit the Alps every year, more and more people have been discovering new and exciting winter sports to keep them...