Cuba has been in the news recently with the opening of relations with the United States for the first time since 1962, when that country imposed a trade embargo on Cuba.  Because of the news, many people are looking at Cuba again and considering it as a holiday destination.  The country has a rich history and a vibrant current-day life, and is well worth consideration as a location for your next holiday. Cuba is a lovely place to visit Cuba, located about 200 km south of Key West, Florida (United ... read more

Most people love to holiday by the ocean; but now you can take a vacation IN the ocean!  Just off the coast of Fiji, Poseidon Undersea Resorts is building a luxury holiday destination 40 feet beneath the warm, aqua waves of the south Pacific.  Vacationers will be treated to a private plane that will fly them from the airport on Fiji to the Poseidon Mystery Island, where they will begin a week-long experience that they’re guaranteed to never forget. It's where we all came from, so would be nice ... read more

With Star Trek beaming its way into cinemas (geddit?) it’s only natural to wonder a) how far constitutes a ‘Star Trek’ and b) how many people really, honestly think it’s five years? If that’s the case the uptake on a holiday that long is going to be low. Even George W Bush would have to check his genuinely sparse diary. No, if you’re looking for somewhere a bit different for your holidays this year, try staying a bit closer to home with our handy guide to the other planets in the Solar System. ... read more

For those looking for a truly “cool” getaway, a holiday on ice may be the perfect answer.  Global warming is making cold places warmer, and if you’re looking for a unique way to get away from the rush of your daily life, one of these vacation locations may be the perfect way for you to “chill out”.  From the truly frigid to the interestingly cool, there’s a vacation on – or near – the ice that’s sure to please everyone. Fancy another blanket? One of the most famous icy-cold locations ... read more