Cruising from Southampton aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises was a life-long dream that was surpassed in every way. Southampton, the launching port of the Mayflower and the Titanic, was the perfect tee-off to France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Portugal or the Canary Islands. I had gone to France in the past so I passed up on the [...]

For many people, one of the most enjoyable thing about French holidays is savouring local delicacies which are typical of the region they are visiting. Fragrant cheeses, crusty bread and local wine are some favourite treats which I always enjoy during my holidays to France, however I also enjoy dining in different restaurants and trying [...]

Think sunshine, passion and culture and holidays in Italy come to mind. My husband and I had been to Italy years before but couldn’t have our fill. Our first jaunt only lasted three days with a lot of that devoted to land travel. This time we opted to stay longer, thanks to the value accommodation [...]

Did you know that Holiday Mate were specialists in corporate holidays to all major Turkish holiday resorts? That’s right, the company that have been providing brilliant and affordable Turkey holidays for more than 10 years don’t just offer their expertise to families and groups of friends; they also specialise in comprehensive corporate holiday packages, for [...]