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15th May 2012

PAELLA PARADISE

PAELLA PARADISE
We Brits love to think of our Spanish friends regularly tucking into a large helping of rice, vegetables, et al, paella is in fact a regional recipe of Valencia and not really recognised as a 'traditional' dish elsewhere in Spain.

Yet having said that if you go into any Spanish restaurant in Madrid or Barcelona, or even along the eastern coastline, you're bound to find quasi-paella dishes offered on the menu. Why? Because whilst on holiday us tourists can't get enough of it, that's why. Paella is a staple in many of our holiday diets: it's incredibly filling, you certainly get your money's worth (because of the huge portion sizes) and, above all else, it's delicious.

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23rd May 2012

One to tell the grandkids: On the Beach reveal their favourite summer holiday kids clubs and resorts

The all-inclusive holiday experts get broody in Benidorm and maternal in Mallorca with their top selection of kids clubs and resorts

 

With the school holidays looming fast, there's no better time to treat your family to a fantastic beach holiday. Whatever your budget, you can take your kids...

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On the Beach , Majorca , and more...
News
23rd May 2012

From A-list to Z-list, you can holiday like a celeb with On the Beach

The great value  holiday experts offer superb deals to the most popular celeb holiday haunts!

 

'I'm a celebrity, get me out of here!' are not words you'll hear shouted from any favourite celebrity holiday destination and while we may be led to believe that celebrities only holiday in t...

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On the Beach , Balearics , and more...
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14th May 2012

Party Animals – Please Stay Safe this Summer

Party Animals – Please Stay Safe this Summer

We all know how much you need that break in the sun... 

A punishing cycle of daily life, work and family pressures take it out of every single one of us.  Some people going away for a well earned break love nothing more than a few cocktails by the sea and quality time with their loved on...

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Balearics , Education , and more...
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13th May 2012

Holidays are good for your health

Holidays are good for your health
It is easy to smile at the thought of splashing around in the sea and feeling the warm sand of a beautiful beach in between your toes. As you sit in front of your computer, the very notion of a good holiday helps get those endorphins flowing as you drift off; dreaming about your next break away.

But making sure you have a great holiday is much more beneficial than simply escaping your emails and daily life; a summer break is extremely good for your health and well-being, so no more excuses - it's time to book that well needed holiday.

Arranging a regular break for you and your family should be a top priority, even in these more challenging financial times. A relaxing holiday can boost your immune system, lower your blood pressure and improve your memory ...in fact the list is endless.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your swimwear and sunglasses and whisk you and your loved ones off for a break by the sea - and if your boss at work complains, tell them that it is for the good of your health!

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Beach guide , Health , and more...
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12th May 2012

Tix, lies and videotape: airports revealed!

No, we’re not talking about aeroplane spotting! (Although, we are particularly passionate about the Boeing 777, but that’s a completely different story which probably shouldn’t have been mentioned.) We’re talking Heathrow, Aberdeen International and Liverpool John Lennon airport. Thought of by some as Olympic hurdles and others as duty free paradise, the airport is common ground for all holidaymakers. Whether you are embarking on cheap holidays to Spain or preparing to soak up some Egyptian sun care of Ra the sun god, it is always useful to have some handy airport reminders. How does your destination change your experience at customs? What are the best ways to entertain the kids at the airport and what are some of the best airport facts out there? Well, as we say in the holiday business, the proof is in the pudding and the pudding is: This.

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Airports , On the Beach , and more...
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11th May 2012

Operation tan: Europe’s best beaches for brilliant bronzing

Operation tan: Europe’s best beaches for brilliant bronzing
It’s around this time of year that bronzed goddesses and tawny-skinned hunks hit our screens. The adverts for self-tanning lotions, sun lotion and sun cream are now rife and we can officially start freaking out about fitting into last year’s swimsuits and swim trunks! Whether you have a holiday booked or not, the fact is that getting your desired shade of bronze has - let’s be honest - got to be part of the deal. But what factors make a beach perfect for those long hours of sunbathing many of us enjoy? With many of our cheap holidays, you can bronze yourself on some of Europe’s best sunbathing hot spots. Choice of beach is incredibly important, as each one varies from the other in many different ways. Do you prefer the bustle of a crowded beach complete with a sea of umbrellas and ice cream vendors, or would you rather transform into your Gillette-Goddess alter ego in a little peace and quiet?

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