Alicante - Jewel of the Costa Blanca

Alicante - The popular Costa Blanca resort famous for its cosmopolitan feel and friendly locals. Holidays here are plentiful and there are options for those looking for all manner of holidays, whether you;re in the budget or luxury holidays markets.

Alicante itself is located on the East of the Costa Brava and to the South of the famous resort of Benidorm. Its a little quieter than its noisy neighbour but still has a thriving nightlife if you wish to indulge your hard-parting side whilst on vacation. The best areas for a party are in the El Puerto and esplanade areas of Alicante. El Puerto in particular has a fantastically contemporary feel to it with many discos, terraced bars and traditional pubs, all offering a variety of special drink promotions to entice you. In the Summer the partying heads to the nearby San Juan beach where temporary bars set themselves up for the night along the beach for the ultimate Spanish beach party.

There are plenty of things to do on your Alicante holiday. One of the most impressive attractions has to be the nearby caves of Canalobre. There are tours taking you around the caves explaining its origins and the extravagant stalagmites inside. You can also hike to the top of the nearby slopes of Cabezon de Oro for a fantastic view of the area stretching for miles. For a taste of traditional Alicante you could visit the town's very own homage to bullfighting at the Plaza de Toros museum or sample fine fare in one of the towns many traditional tapas restaurants. The area surrounding Alicante was once home to the civilisation of Carthaginian and offers you the chance to view relics of this once great World power and the numerous Roman ventures into the region. The most interesting site to visit is the archaeological site of Tossai De Manises, an ancient city that can now be visited on the outskirts of Alicante and the perfect way to soak up Spanish history on your Alicante holiday.

The San Juan beach area of Alicante is also a great base for those looking to holiday on the beaches. There are many family friendly hotels here ready to offer you fantastic deals and facilities to please all.. For accommodation and an area that is a little quieter, head to Playa del Coco. This tranquil area is home to one of the best beaches in all of Alicante and perfect for ultimate relaxation whilst on your Alicante holiday. The largest beach in Alicante is Postiguet, stretching nearly 1km along Alicante. The wide expanse of Postiguet is perfect for those looking for their own little patch of Alicante and has minimal wind due to the imposing silhouette of Mt Benacantil in the background.

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A guide to diving in Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh is one of the finest dive spots in the world and is within bearable travelling distance from all major European airports. This red sea paradise offers not just a fantastic range of budget and luxury holiday deals, but also a myriad of dive sites for beginners and veterans alike.

Once you have booked your holiday to this Egyptian paradise, it's time to really have some fun and start planning which sites you intend to visit!

The Wreck of Thistlegorm is one such must-dive site. You;ll have to be an experienced diver to visit this underwater museum and have nerves of steal to traverse the narrow corridors that were once inhabited by army personnel.

Ras Bob is a wonderfully sheltered site that offers great protection from the currents of the red sea. It is a rather shallow area, making it a great day trip for those who prefer to snorkel and spot the likes of stingray and huge Napoleon fish.

White Knight is a paradise for those who enjoy spotting species of eel. The area is home to a vast eel garden that showcases all manner of the slippery fish as well as a huge reef wall with thousands of species of fish and a range of swim-throughs that more experienced divers will enjoy.

The Tower site that lies a few miles of the coast of Sharm el is a vast canyon that delves deep into the red sea - 120 metres to be more precise! Here, you will spot all sorts of deep sea fish and appreciate a sea garden that is rich in underwater scenery and reef.

Amphoras is the wreck of a 17th century Turkish vessel combining a sandy slope with many coral pinnacles that are ripe for exploration. The wreck itself is also a great point of interest for those who enjoy wreck dives and is a real eye opener into vessels from this period.

Diving paradise!

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Luxor - top 5

Known as 'The World's Greatest Open Air Museum', Luxor is the home of some of the most impressive and well-preserved ancient structures and monuments on the planet. Being central to ancient Egypt's great civilisation and the site of the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor holidays offer you the chance to see all manner of historical sites and cultural curiosities and creating an itinerary for such a trip can be a rather daunting process.


Below we provide you with a quick glimpse at the best of these must visit attractions enabling you the chance to spend more time enjoying your holiday rather than planning it!


1. Valley of the Kings

The Valley of Kings is a colossus of an attraction demanding your attention for a whole day. It is also Luxor's most famous attraction and it draws millions of visitors every year. It's the home of 63 royal tombs and the most famous of all Pharaohs,Tutankhamen.

2.Temple of Karnak

A huge religious temple that attracts millions of pilgrims every year. It is also the home of some of Luxor's greatest treasures including many shrines that have survived over thousands of years and some of the most valuable of Egyptian treasures and jewels.

3. Valley of the Artisans

The tombs of the 'real' Egyptians. Many of ancient Egypt's working class were buried in these tombs and some of they kept the best designs for themselves rather than their rich rulers. The tombs and decorations here are far more colourful than those in the Valley of the Kings making it an often more interesting visit.

4. Luxor museum

For the most comprehensive look at the history of this culturally rich area, you should certainly head to this small yet interesting museum. Many treasures are on show including mummies and various treasures and head dresses from the ancient period.

5. The Avenue of Sphinxes

Located in Luxor temple, this long stretch of huge sphinxes has recently been renovated and are now back to their glorious standard of old.

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