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A First For Sandals!...A First For the Caribbean!
by Ava Coffin
 It is rarely exciting when you find building and construction work going on at your holiday reso -
Take Me To The Church!
by Ava Coffin
So it's Sunday...and if you were at home in the UK you'd be going to your usual church..but you're o -
Before You Go!..You Should Know!...
by Ava Coffin
For some, the idea of spending 3 hours at an airport prior to departure is thrilling!...the perfect -
Jamaica!...When You Go, You Know!
by Ava Coffin
I have borrowed the title of this blog from Jamaica's Tourist Board, who used it as their slogan som -
Heritage Awali Day 7 Part 2
by Ava Coffin
When we came here the plan was to hire a car for a few days so I could show Clive this wonderful isl -
Heritage Awali - Day 7 Part 1
by Ava Coffin
Today, with the sun shining we are able to explore one of the Awali's 'jewels in the crown'...it's g -
Heritage Awali - Day 6
by Ava Coffin
Today is Independence Day here in Mauritius... Originally 'owned' by the Dutch, taken over by the F -
Heritage Awali - Day 5 Part 2
by Ava Coffin
This afternoon we went for our complimentary massages at the Seven Colours Spa....a relatively new e -
Heritage Awali - Day 5 Part 1
by Ava Coffin
Some sunshine and lots of showers appears to be the order of the day!...so as we while away a few ho -
Heritage Awali - Day 4 Part 2
by Ava Coffin
This evening we were invited to share an aperitif and hors d'oeuvres with Kathy at Le Telfair...whic -
Heritage Awali - Day 4 Part 1
by Ava Coffin
The big news!...we have sunshine!... Today we have been able to spend a couple of precious hours ba -
Heritage Awali - Day 3 part 2
by Ava Coffin
So, this afternoon we explored Le Telfair, another of Heritage's wonderful resorts. Colonial in desi -
Heritage Awali Day 3 Part 1
by Ava Coffin
Well, there was no need to bag a sun bed...it is back to torrential rain again! Schools are closed, -
Heritage Awali - Day 2 part 2
by Ava Coffin
...And so after the epic lunch at the C Beach Club, and with the sun now fully out and hot, we came -
The Heritage Awali - Day 2 Part 1
by Ava Coffin
And so it continues to rain!....but not as heavily as before, thank goodness....we may be able to ve -
Heritage Awali Day 1 Part 2
by Ava Coffin
I have written some bizarre blogs in my time, but this one, in praise of our rain shower has to 'tak -
Heritage Awali - Day 1 Part 1
by Ava Coffin
First impressions: What a wow of a welcome!...the Jambe (drum) in honour of each arrival, a warm gre -
Marrakech!
by Ava Coffin
The third largest city in Morocco, Marrakech is a fascinating city situated at the foothills of the -
Tantalising Taormina!
by Ava Coffin
Whilst on a recent holiday to Sicily, we took the cable car ride up to the delightful town of Taormi -
Daios Cove Resort - A delight!
by Ava Coffin
Whilst in Crete on a Conference, we took the opportunity to visit Daios Cove, for a quick look aroun -
Gibraltar
by Ava Coffin
I must confess that I have never holidayed in Gibraltar, it has just been a port of call on various -
The Trevi Fountain
by Ava Coffin
I first saw the Trevi Fountain many years ago, have seen it many times since, and every time I find -
Al Bustan Palace, Muscat
by Ava Coffin
This lovely Ritz-Carlton Hotel is situated right by the sea, on its own private 1 kilometre beach, s -
The Hilton Salalah
by Ava Coffin
The Hilton Salalah is only about 15 minutes from the airport, and enjoys a good beachfront location. -
Flam Railway - An Incredible Journey
by Ava Coffin
In 1923 work began on the construction of the famous Flam Railway in Norway. It was created to conne -
Chilling at the Chedi!
by Ava Coffin
I had heard so much about the Chedi before I had the privilege of staying there, and if I am honest -
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat
by Ava Coffin
Overlooking the Sea of Oman, and 15 minutes from Muscat, is the lovely 'resort of Shangri-La Barr Al -
Eilat - A Desert Resort
by Ava Coffin
In stark contrast to the historic and religious sites which are synonymous with Israel, Eilat, on th -
Portofino - Is Seeing Really Believing?!
by Ava Coffin
Portofino, on the Italian Riviera, is a must-see port of call for many cruise ships...and was indeed -
Pisa - Its Not Just About The Tower!
by Ava Coffin
Of course Pisa is known throughout the world as the site of the Leaning Tower, and I have to say I w -
Civitavecchia - with a cheeky twist!
by Ava Coffin
Arriving on a cruise ship, at the port of Civitavecchia, most travellers, not on an organised excurs -
An 'Air Raising Aligator Airboat Adventure at Everglades!
by Ava Coffin
I am generally not one for 'organised excursions' preferring to create my own itinerary (goes with m -
A Surprising Side to Side!
by Ava Coffin
We were staying in quiet Colakli, on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and needed to do the inevitabl -
Marrakech's Riads Part 5 - Villa des Orangers
by Ava Coffin
It was my pleasure last year to visit the fabulous city of Marrakech. It is a vibrant city, overflow -
Disney Magic in Dover!!
by Ava Coffin
The wonderful Disney Magic Cruise Ship will be sailing out of Dover on three cruises in 2015!...and -
Anthem!...A New Song for Southampton!
by Ava Coffin
Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas is coming to the UK in 2015! She will be the largest ship ever -
Marrakech's Riads! Part 1 - Riad Kniza
by Ava Coffin
It was my pleasure last year to visit the fabulous city of Marrakech. It is a vibrant city, overflow -
Marrakech's Riads! Part 2 - La Maison Arabe
by Ava Coffin
It was my pleasure last year to visit the fabulous city of Marrakech. It is a vibrant city, overflow -
‘Marrakech's Riads! Part 3 - Les Jardins de la Medina
by Ava Coffin
It was my pleasure last year to visit the fabulous city of Marrakech. It is a vibrant city, overflow -
Marrakech's Riads! Part 4 - Palais Sebban
by Ava Coffin
It was my pleasure last year to visit the fabulous city of Marrakech. It is a vibrant city, overflow -
Kasbah Tamadot
by Ava Coffin
The brass plate at the entrance states 'Kasbah Tamadot Richard Branson's Moroccan Retreat' and a ret -
The Crane, Barbados
by Ava Coffin
The Crane, built in 1887 was the first resort hotel in the Caribbean, and although it has been fully -
Bridgetown, Barbados
by Ava Coffin
Bridgetown is often dismissed as an arrival or departure port for a Caribbean cruise...but as I disc -
'This little piggy went to.....swim?!
by Ava Coffin
You could be forgiven for thinking that this is some kind of April Fool...but it really isnt! On a -
Syracuse (Siracusa) Sicily
by Ava Coffin
If you are holidaying in Sicily, the lovely city of Syracuse, situated on the south east coast of Si -
Sandy Lane
by Ava Coffin
Consistent winners of a plethora of awards...their 2013 accolades include Barbados' Leading Resort ( -
Christ the Redeemer!
by Ava Coffin
The World Cup will come and go but the phenomenal, iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer will surely -
Sandals Whitehouse
by Ava Coffin
Situated within 500 acres of exceptionally beautiful, meticulously maintained gardens, and on a two -
St Lucia - its current tag-line is 'Lift Your Senses' - and it truly does!
by Ava Coffin
It has been my absolute pleasure to visit this wonderful Caribbean island, and to experience the div -
The Shandrani Resort and Spa - maybe the best all inclusive on the island....
by Ava Coffin
Located on a protected and private peninsular in South East Mauritius, the wonderful 5* Shandrani Re -
The Dead Sea
by Ava Coffin
Not actually a sea, but a lake, the Dead Sea is a narrow 42 mile long stretch of water and the world -
PortAventura!
by Ava Coffin
PortAventura, is situated on the Costa Daurada, the heart of Catalonia. just one hour from Barcelona -
Sandals La Source Resort and Spa, Grenada
by Ava Coffin
At last the long awaited and eagerly anticipated new Sandals Resort is here! Sandals La Source Reso -
Tunisia - 'The Jewel of the Mediterranean'
by Ava Coffin
Just 2 1/2 hours flying time from London, and on the tip of Northern Africa, Tunisia is a surprising -
Beaches!.... Beyond Brilliant!...Beyond Belief!
by Ava Coffin
Consistently winning accolades, Beaches, part of the Sandals family, were voted the 2013 World's Lea -
Sandals...A Destination in Themselves!
by Ava Coffin
Consistently voted the world's leading all inclusive company, 18 years in a row, at the World Travel -
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island
by Ava Coffin
The brochure said...'Britain to Bali...in Old World Jamaica' ...and its true! Entering through the -
Malta...some say its like Marmite!!
by Ava Coffin
It has been said that Malta, like Marmite, is a place you will either love or hate!...I love it, and -
Barbados
by Ava Coffin
I've recently returned from my first visit to the wonderful Caribbean island of Barbados, and cannot
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