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Five Reasons To Visit Barbados - Can You Guess What They Are?

I know what you're thinking - how many reasons could you possibly need to visit the stunning Caribbean island of Barbados? But just in case you do need a little persuading here are five of the best reasons to go.
Russ Pooley
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"Everybody Go Surfing"...in Portugal?!

"Everybody go surfing" urged the Beach Boys. Well that's all well and good but taking to the freezing cold British waters isn't my idea of a vacation ... warm waters, stunning beaches and striking cliffs sounds much more fun ... "Everybody go Algarve".
Russ Pooley
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Fight the Flab on a Flamenco Holiday

When I think back to my childhood dance lessons, it is not with fondness. Just the sight of a pair of ballet pumps conjures up memories of a dictator in a tutu criticizing my pas de bourree. It was enough to put me off dance classes for the rest of my life. But dance class need not be a chore.
Russ Pooley
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When and Where - the Essential 12 Month Travel Guide

Isn't it always the way? You find your dream destination and book you holiday only to discover that the best time to travel there was six months earlier! With expert knowledge of local weather and up and coming events, you can be sure you head to the right place at exactly the right time?
Russ Pooley
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San Diego - A Quick Guide To The Place That Has It All

San Diego has it all; sandy beaches, great weather and loads to do, so much in fact that it'd be impossible to do it all in one visit. If you're thinking of heading to one of the best-loved cities in California then here are just a few of the highlights to check out.
Russ Pooley
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Top 5 Bites of the Big Apple

With its fabulous shopping, fantastic nightlife and gourmet restaurants you could be forgiven for forgetting that New York has some of the best sights in the world. So if you can drag yourself away from fifth avenue and check out some of New York's biggest tourist attractions.
Russ Pooley
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Sydney - Top Five Reasons to Visit

If spending more than 10 hours on a plane sounds like a version of hell, then you'll want to be sure you land in somewhere like heaven. Of course, if you're stepping off that plane in Sydney, then you have nothing to worry about.
Russ Pooley
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Yoga - Torture Or A Holistic Holiday?

Despite its apparent relaxing qualities, Yoga has never really appealed to me. Twisting my body into unnatural shapes and then trying to stay still is not my idea of relaxation. I come out of Yoga classes feeling disgruntled with my inflexibility and with several aches and pains! Needless to say, I have long since given up on perfecting the art of Yoga and have instead settled for sporadic trips to the gym and the occasional home workout video.
Russ Pooley
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Europe's Best-kept Secret - Discover Poland

Poland is one of Europe's best-kept secrets. As a holiday destination, it may not have always topped the most popular lists but it is a stunning country steeped in history and well worth a visit. Here are the top five things to see.
Russ Pooley
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Liverpool Will be the European Capital of Culture

Liverpool may be famous for the Beatles and football but it has much more than that to offer. Next year Liverpool will be the European Capital of Culture but with so much to offer it would be a shame to wait until then to visit this vibrant city.
Russ Pooley
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