Honest reviews from the world's best (and most overrated) holiday escapes.
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HotelAmphora Hotel & Suites — a quiet, sunny November in Paphos
A gorgeous November escape to Cyprus: warm enough for the sea, quiet enough to feel like you have the harbour to yourself, and a hotel that sits right on the coastal path.
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HotelIberostar Waves Ciudad Blanca — Alcudia made easy
A week of warm beach days, gentle October seas and a family-friendly hotel that sits right on the Alcudia promenade.
ExperienceSouth Africa at Christmas — Cape Town and Timbavati in the summer sun
A Christmas escape that split perfectly between Cape Town's beaches and restaurants, and the quiet drama of the Timbavati bush.
HotelMottl House by Adrez — a snowy, storybook stay in Prague
Fresh snow on the Charles Bridge, no crowds at the castle, and a boutique hotel that feels like a secret hideaway in the Old Town.
ResortCretan Dream Resort & Spa — Chania at a slower pace
A family-run resort in the Cretan hills, a boat trip to Balos, and the feeling that June on Crete is exactly the right time of year.