The most colourful beaches around the world

From the red beaches in Malta, to the black sands of La Palma, the pink shores of the Bahamas and the glittery seas of the Maldives, these are some of the best and most colourful beaches sure to brighten up any Instagram feed and make it onto any bucket list…

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Malta – Photo by Nick Bugeja, visitgozo.com
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Five ways to avoid scams and thieves on holiday

Tourist areas around the world (and at home) are hot spots for thieves and when you’re unfamiliar with your surroundings it is easier to fall for a holiday travel scam.

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Long Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos Islands. Photo by Deanna Ritchie

Wherever you are, for however long, here are my top five tips to prevent yourself being fooled…

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Turtles, dolphins and a shock cyclone, my Maldives holiday diary

If you’re planning a Maldives holiday 2020 then I would recommend staying in more than one resort.

My Maldives holiday was planned over nine days, with an itinerary at Coco Plam Dhuni Kolhu, Coco Bodu Hith and The Residence including snorkeling with a marine biologist, a sunset dolphin cruise, paddle boarding, jet skiing and spa treatments.

Coco Plam Dhuni Kolhu

I saw some wonderful sights and had amazing experiences, but my trip did not go as planned at all…

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Discover what to do and where to stay in Sri Lanka’s capital city, Colombo

Discover things to do and where to stay in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city, and find out more about it’s newest five-star hotel, Mövenpick Colombo…

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Discover all the best things to do in Kyoto

From its imperial palaces, Zen gardens and Shinto shrines to the traditional wooden buildings and screen facades of downtown Gion, there is a wealth of things do in Kyoto, a city that very much embodies the spirit of old-world Japan.

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Fushimi inari Trail, Kyōto-shi, Japan. Photo by Lin Mei

Things to do Kyoto include learning all about the art of tea, Zen Buddhism and many other pillars of Japanese culture, whilst getting the chance to visit otherworldly bamboo forests and ornate shrines, all within the borders of this mysterious yet welcoming city.

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What to do and where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka

The tiny town of Ella, Sri Lanka, is located in the Hill Country of and it is gorgeous (mostly) as it is surrounded by cloud forests and tea plantations.

You can arrive by train from Kandy or on a (very long) bus journey from anywhere on the south coast (read about Kandy here).

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Photo by Amanja Hemal

It is 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level, so it is a little colder than the rest of the country. I visited in December and while the days were scorching hot, in the evenings I wore trousers and a jumper.

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Heaven in the hills – Ella Planter’s Bungalow in Sri Lanka reviewed

I didn’t go with the intention of writing an Ella Planter’s Bungalow review. When I am staying as a travel journalist I can’t always fully relax. Throughout my trip in Sri Lanka I booked some hotels with no intention of writing about them so I could switch off.

Ella Planter’s Bungalow was one of them, but I was so impressed and left so in love I simply had to!

Ella Planter’s Bungalow review

The bungalow, from which the Ella Planter’s Bungalow was founded, is located on the southern fringes of a tea plantation area established in the late 19th century during the colonial period. The garden and grounds are home to a rare collection of tropical fruit trees with incredible views of the hills all around.

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Where to go on holiday in Africa

There are 54 countries in across the continent, so deciding where to go in Africa for a holiday can be a bit overwhelming.

Acacia Africa’s has compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources including bloggers, travel publications and online media, to discover the best destinations to visit in Southern and East Africa…

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Three Rondavels View Point, South Africa – Matthias Mullie

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Theva Residency review – the best hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is decadence in every detail of the Theva Residency, subtle hints of luxury such as slippers that feel like pillows beneath your feet, and the spectacular 3D Sri Lankan paintings adorning the walls.

These sit alongside more obvious features such as the Jacuzzi centre piece of my room and the infinity pool surrounded by sun beds overlooking the hills of Kandy.

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