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Inside
Real life
9 Animal Magic
12 ‘I never thought I was a
trailblazer’
19 Is it time for a coffee cup
revolution?
22 ‘I’m a lady firefighter’
24 The Great British Birdwatch
Star chat
10 COVER Jenny Agutter
14 Bill Turnbull
16 COVER Princess Diana
20 Nicola Walker
26 New Agatha Christie films
146 Mark Benton
Your best life now!
30 COVER Our feel-good diet
35 COVER Recipe cards
38 Screening tests you really need
41 COVER Beat tiredness!
43 Beautiful brows
44 COVER Fabulous cleansers
46 COVER Style for a snip
Good to know
64 Give your home a health check
67 Guide to choosing passwords
68 New ways to give to charity
70 Yours Retirement Services
71 Heat your home for less!
73 Your questions answered
75 Watching the pennies
77 Guides to send for
Nostalgia
54 Blast from the past: the divi!
57 Skating on thin ice…
Leisure time
85 Veggie suppers
88 Fun project to make
91 Free knitting pattern
101 48 hours in Leicester
102 COVER Book an island escape
105 Places to find snowdrops
106 COVER Yours Travel Club
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49 Meeting Place
61 Roy Hudd
81 Friends of Yours
99 Save 20 per cent
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115 Carers in touch
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short days, winter weather and long dark nights can all
play havoc with our moods and energy levels. That’s
why, for part two of our Reclaim Your Waist diet plan,
we’ve found the foods that will help you to beat the
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And, if your thoughts have already turned to getting
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for holidays and short breaks to suit every
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relaxing river cruises to scenic city breaks –
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Plus find out why Jenny Agutter was
shocked by her Call The Midwife storyline
(p10), the special relationship
between Nicola Walker and
her Last Tango co-star Sarah
Lancashire (p20) and why Bill
Turnbull has no regrets about
leaving BBC
Breakfast (p14).
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strapline right xxxx
Perfectly groomed brows can be yours
with these handy tips and tricks, says
Beauty Editor Michelle Nightingale
3 STEPS TO
SUCCESS
1
Brush your brows through using
a spoolie brush – a brush that
looks like a mascara wand. To find
your perfect brow shape, hold a
pencil or a make-up brush vertically
from the side of your nose. This
marks where your brow should start.
Next hold your pencil or brush from
the corner of your nose to the outer
corner of your eye. This is where your
brow should end.
Once you know where your
2 brows should start and end, use
this as a guide and very lightly draw
your shape with a brow pencil. The
trick is to keep your brows looking
natural so use light pencil strokes
and then, once filled, brush through
again to soften any harsh lines. Fill in
any remaining gaps or sparse areas
with the pencil or a brow powder.
Tweeze away any stray hairs.
Finally, comb through a brow gel
3 or wax. If you think your brows
need a bit more colour or still appear
sparse then choose a tinted product,
otherwise a clear product will do the
job. This will help set the pencil or
powder and will help keep unruly
hairs in place.
BEST FOR…
Sparse and wiry brows
No7 Beautiful Eyebrow Kit, £12.95
This handy kit has everything you
need for filling in gappy brows.
Containing two brow powders,
a clear wax, a highlighter and
two brushes.
QUICK
TIP
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BEST FOR…
Shaping, defining
and faking hair
Soap & Glory Archery Brow
Pencil, £8
A retractable pencil with a
handy built-in spoolie brush.
Available in three shades and
the blonde shade is pretty
near perfect for fair, greying
and barely-there brows.
BEST FOR…
Thickening and
taming unruly
brows
Benefit Gimme Brow
Volumizing
Eyebrow Gel, £18.50
Contains tiny microfibres that adhere to the
skin and hairs for fuller brows in one quick
sweep. Available in three shades – the light
shade is great for blonde or grey hair.
Blend your brows well to prevent them
looking too strong and use a highlighter
under the arch to show off the shape
Stockists: Benefit 0800 279 4793; Boots No7 0345 070 8090; Soap & Glory available from Boots
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Cleansing
power
Spend a little more time on your cleansing routine and your
skin will thank you, says Beauty Editor Michelle Nightingale
Most of us are
guilty of putting
little thought
into the way we
cleanse our skin
– sometimes a quick face wipe is
all the effort we can muster. But,
this quick-cleanse habit could be
doing your skin a real disservice.
“Cleansing your skin should be
the most important part of your
Balm
BEST FOR:
Dehydrated skin
A high oil content means
balms make ultra-efficient
non-drying make-up
removers
TRY: Boots No7
Beautiful Skin
Cleansing Balm,
£9.50/150ml
Massage over
your face then
wipe with cotton
wool or a flannel.
Leaves behind a
skin-nourishing
multivitamin and
mineral blend.
beauty routine,” explains Corinne
Morley, skin expert for skincare
brand Trilogy.
“For your skin to look healthy
and radiant, you need to remove
the build-up of oil and dirt –
especially if you wear make-up.
Cleansing also preps your skin for
your serums and face creams and
helps increase product efficiency.”
Make sure you cleanse
Gel
BEST FOR:
Oily, shiny and
blemish-prone skin
Gel cleansers tends to be
lighter and less hydrating,
so are well suited to
oily skin types
TRY: Trilogy Balancing Gel
Cleanser,
£23.50/150ml
With purifying
extracts, organic
rosehip oil to
moisturise and
also refreshing
aloe vera, this is
balancing yet
non-drying.
Micellar
Water
BEST FOR: All skin types
A versatile all-rounder that
suits most skin types
TRY: B. Pure Micellar Water,
£4.99/150ml
Micellar water
removes makeup
quickly and
efficiently – even
eye make-up.
Because it’ss
fragrance, alcohol
and soap-free it’s
great for sensitive
skin types. A good
choice if you
prefer a fuss-free
approach.
thoroughly twice a day, explains
Corinne. “The night-time cleanse
is extra-important even if you
don’t wear make-up. If left, grime
from the day just sits on your
skin, dulling your complexion and
making your skin patchy, dry or
even extra oily.”
Whatever your skin type, we have
the perfect cleanser for you – so
no more excuses!
Cream
BEST FOR: Mature
and combination skin
Hydrating but not oily, so
perfect for skin that can’t
make up its mind
TRY: Odylique Creamy
Coconut Cleanser,
£18/200ml
A creamy, soothing
and hydrating blend
of extra virgin olive
and coconut oils.
Also contains organic
rose water and other
essential oils to calm
sensitive skin types.
A good choice for
rosacea sufferers.
BEST FOR: Sensitive
and dry skin types
Removes make-up without
having to rub or scrub –
perfect for skin that needs
a gentle approach
TRY: Simple
Hydrating
Cleansing Oil,
£7.69/125ml
With no perfume
or harsh chemicals
it won’t aggravate
skin, but removes
make-up easily.
Enriched with
skin-nourishing
Vitamins A and E.
BEST FOR: Normal
and combination
skin types
Lightweight yet effective,
foam cleansers are great for
balancing your skin.
TRY: Palmer’s Cleanser
& Makeup Remover,
£5.49/150g
This foaming
cleanser is
a hydrating
powerhouse
that won’t leave
skin greasy.
Gentle enough
to remove eye
make-up, too.
Gentle
exfoliation once
a week is really
important for
normal skin
types, but stick
to every 3-4
weeks if your
skin is dry or
sensitive
Corinne Morley,
skin expert at Trilogy
Stockists: B. Available from
Superdrug 0345 671 0709; Boots
No7 0345 070 8090; Harvey
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593; Palmer’s and Simple available
nationwide; Trilogy available from
Feelunique.com 0800 046 1683
skin secrets
Make the most of
your chosen cleanser
and ramp up its
benefits by using it
with a cleansing brush.
No7 Beautiful
Skin Cleansing
Brush, £15, Boots
This cleansing
brush exfoliates and deep
cleanses the skin in a way
that normal cleansing
simply can’t. It isn’t fancy,
but it does the
job – and all for a
bargain price.
Pulsaderm
Buddy Sonic Face
Brush, £70, M&S
Comes with two
different brush
heads for regular
and sensitive skin
types and features
sonic pulsation
technology that gently
breaks away makeup
and dirt. Smaller
than most of its competitors,
you can buy additional
brush heads including an
exfoliating pumice stone for
dry heels.
Foreo Luna 2, £169,
Harvey Nichols
A face brush and SPLASH
anti-ageing system OUT
in one. Available in
four different models tailored
to specific skin types. One
side gently exfoliates dead
skin cells and removes makeup
residue and dirt.
The other uses
low frequency
pulsations
to visibly
reduce fine
lines. Pricey,
but has great
reviews.
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star chat
Our Bill’s a busy bee!
By Katharine Wootton
When Bill
Turnbull
said an
emotional
goodbye to
BBC Breakfast last February,
many people thought that,
at aged 60, he was retiring
to spend more time with his
beloved bees.
And after 15 years of
3.30am starts to go wake up
the nation with the news,
none of us would have
begrudged him the chance
to put his feet up and enjoy
a well-earned retirement
pursuing his passion for
beekeeping. But a quiet,
sedentary retirement,
pottering round in his
beekeeper’s hat couldn’t be
further from the reality of
Bill Turnbull’s life almost one
With TV quiz Think Tank to host, a classical album
and a regular radio show, Bill Turnbull’s barely had
a moment to miss life on the BBC Breakfast sofa
year on from his last stint on
the Breakfast sofa.
“I didn’t want to retire at
60. That’s much too young!”
says an incredulous Bill.
“I was just changing jobs.
“I’d had it in mind to leave
BBC Breakfast for some time
and then when I got to 60
and had been doing it for 15
years I felt they were nice,
clean numbers to finish
off on. And better to go
while people want you to
stay rather than the other
way round.
“Knowing what I know
now, however, I think it
might have been better to
stay another year. When I
left, the news had been quiet
for so long I thought, ‘oh I’m
not going to miss much’ and
then so much happened
such as Brexit, the Labour
Party leadership contest and
the US election which I did
miss covering.
“Still, I have no regrets
and I certainly haven’t
missed getting out of bed
at the crack of dawn.”
And while we’ve
definitely missed his chirpy,
charming face filling us in on
current affairs while we tuck
into our morning porridge,
we’re so pleased that he
hasn’t disappeared from our
lives altogether.
Bill with the cast of his
quiz show Think Tank,
which is back for a new
series in the spring
There’s his weekend slot
on Classic FM, a recently
released CD, Bill Turnbull’s
Relaxing Classics packed
with his favourite tunes,
then there’s the quiz show
Think Tank he hosts which
has just finished a second
series on BBC1 and looks set
to return with another series
in spring.
There’s also his new
Think Tank book on the
shelves that allows people to
play their own version of the
game at home.
‘It was better to
go while people
wanted you to stay
rather than the
other way round’
“I was delighted to be
offered the chance to do a
quiz show as I’d had that in
mind for some time and I
like that Think Tank’s found
a quiz show format that’s
interesting and different.”
For anyone who’s not
tuned into the show before,
Think Tank sees contestants
answer questions with
the help of a regular cast
of contributors, called The
Think Tank, who offer
their own ideas for what the
answers might be, only some
of which may be correct.
“We have a lot of banter
and fun on the show, in fact
so much so that I do often
have to remind myself that
there is a quiz going on
and we need to be getting
on with it.
“It’s a whole new world
compared to working on BBC
Breakfast. Yes, it takes a bit of
concentration but it’s not at
all serious. After 35 years as
a journalist I think I’ve more
than had my fair share of
‘There’s so
much to learn
about beekeeping’
adrenaline, so this is a nice
break from that.”
But with such a busy
schedule, just how does he
find time to look after his
precious bees? After
all, when Bill left Breakfast
TV, the papers were full of
Bill pictured on
the BBC Breakfast
sofa with presenter
Susanna Reid in 2006
the news that he’d quit in
order to devote more time
to his hive. “I’m actually
a bit embarrassed,” says
Bill sheepishly, “because
the bees are still in
Buckinghamshire and we’ve
now moved to Suffolk.
Unfortunately I didn’t have
time over the summer to
go pick them up and it got a
lot more complicated than I
thought when I found out I
had two colonies rather than
one! For now I’ve prepared
them for winter and they’ll
look after themselves.
Then in spring I’ll bring
them up here.”
Bees have been a passion
for Bill for many years
now. “There’s so much to
learn about beekeeping
and they’re such beautiful,
fascinating, intricate
creatures. You get such a
zen-like calm going through
a hive. Sweaty but relaxing.”
In fact, he loves the buzz
of keeping bees so much
he’d love to write a film
script all about them,
following on from the
success of his 2011
book Confessions of a
Bad Beekeeper.
“I’ve had a film
screenplay idea in
mind for years – it’s a
brilliant story about a
beekeeper which I’d love to
get together at some point.
But I need time for my
ideas to bubble up from the
bottom of my mind and
recently I haven’t had much
time to sit still.”
n Think Tank, published by
Hamlyn, is out now, rrp £14.99
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fun to make
Difficulty
rating
✪✪lll
n Cream
birdhouse £15
Debenhams
0844 800 8877
n Bark
birdhouse
£10
Sainsbury’s
0800 636 262
n Wooden bird feeder £8
Debenhams 0844 800 8877
n Bird seed
house £8
M&S 0333
014 8555
BRING BIRDS INTO
YOUR GARDEN
Encourage overwintering birds
to pay you a visit with these
pretty houses and feeders
n Beach hut nestbox
£14.98 Homebase
0345 077 8888
Feed the
birds
Keep feathered friends happy this winter
with an easy-to-make birdhouse feeder
Materials:
n 1 pack standard-size lollipop sticks
n 1 extra-large lollipop stick (both
available from www.docrafts.com)
n Tacky glue
n Sharp scissors
n Natural jute string
n Bird seed
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n Decorative
birdhouse
£7.93
Homebase
0345 077
8888
n Heart-shaped
birdfeeder £8.49
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561 6406
n Heart
birdhouse
£15 M&S
0333 014 8555
1Line up 11
standard-sized
lollipop sticks sideby-side.
Apply some
tacky glue to an
additional two and
place across the ends
of the lined-up sticks
to create a base for
the feeder. Cut the
extra-large lollipop
stick in half and glue
to each side of the
base, forming two
perches for the birds.
2Build the walls
of the feeder by
overlapping sticks on
each side, gluing in
place at the corners.
Continue adding
layers until the feeder
is at your desired
height.
3To make the roof,
lie 11 sticks sideby-side.
Trim three
more sticks to make
a straight edge. Glue
these to the middle
and both ends of the
lined-up sticks. Create
a second roof panel
and, when dry, glue
the panels together
on the top of the
feeder. Glue one stick
along the top to give
a neat finish.
4Cut four equal
lengths of
natural jute string.
Tie each piece to
the four corners of
the birdfeeder, then
bring the loose ends
together and tie in a
knot. Fill the feeder
with bird seed and
hang on a branch.
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looking good
STYLE
FOR A
SNIP
>
STAPLE
A denim
skirt is a
wardrobe
essential
that works
all year
round – with
flats and bare
legs or tights
and boots.
knits the TLC they deserve with these three simple care rules
3 Store
Always make sure your
garment is clean and dry
before storing. Wrap in
acid free tissue paper and
store in a sealed box or bag
somewhere dry and away
from daylight. Shake out
the items regularly to check
for any signs of damage.
Blouse, £14, 8-22,
Matalan | Jeans,
£22.50, 8-22, Marks
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£22.99, 3-9,
New Look
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Primark
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nature watch
1
3
5
Birdwatchers of all ages can take
part in spotting birds, but can
you identify the birds below?
Answers on opposite page
4
2
6
Watch the birdie!
Help to take care of our feathered
friends by joining the RSPB’s Big
Garden Birdwatch this month
By Katharine Wootton
Notepads and
pens at the
ready! It’s that
time of year
again when
the RSPB calls on wildlife
lovers across the UK to lend
conservation a hand by
jotting down sightings of the
birds in our back gardens.
Now in its 38th year,
the Big Garden Birdwatch
provides an invaluable
snapshot of the state of our
wildlife. You can do your bit
to contribute to this crucial
conservation work by
simply settling down with
a mug of tea (wrapped up
warm if you are doing this
outside), and note down
any wildlife that swoops,
hops or even walks into
your garden or local
park in just one hour on
January 28, 29 or 30.
You don’t need any fancy
equipment – just your eyes,
ears, notepad and a copy
of the RSPB’s Birdwatch
pack to help you identify
the species. And it’s not
just birds you need to look
out for – the RSPB would
like to know about any
other creatures, such as
hedgehogs, foxes or toads
you spot to get a broader
picture of how our wildlife
is faring.
Not only is this a chance
to get outside and enjoy the
beauty of nature on your
own doorstep, you can also
enjoy the nice warm feeling
that comes from knowing
you’re helping to protect our
wildlife for posterity.
n To request your free Big
Garden Birdwatch pack, call
0800 665 435, text BIRD to
70030 or visit rspb.org.uk/
DID YOU KNOW? The
Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
started life in 1889 as The
Plumage League, formed
by ladies who objected to
the trade that destroyed
thousands of egrets, birds
of paradise and other
species for hat feathers
n How does it help?
Noting the birds that pass by your
small patch in the space of an hour
might not seem like a big deal, but
when added together with the
sightings of around half a million
people also taking part it creates an
amazing picture of our natural world.
This information can be a real gamechanger
for conservationists who are
trying to work out how to support
our wildlife.
Richard explains: “Gardens cover
an estimated ten million acres in the
UK – that’s equivalent to five million
football pitches and a space much
bigger than all of the country’s nature
reserves combined.
The RSPB pack has
a guide to help
you identify birds
such as the wren
n What are we hoping to see?
In last year’s Birdwatch a whopping 8,262,662 birds
were counted. It showed house sparrows were the most
commonly seen bird in the UK with starlings coming a
close second. Richard Bashford, the RSPB projects manager
who oversees the Big Garden Birdwatch, explained that
this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be worried about house
sparrows because in fact their numbers have dropped
dramatically in recent years, as have those of turtle doves
and song thrushes.
He says: “There is
a real concern that
turtle doves might
disappear as a British
breeding species as
“It would of course be impossible
for professional naturalists to
monitor such a huge area so the
Big Garden Birdwatch is brilliant in
giving us this exact information.
“For conservationists, it’s not just
the number of birds that matter, but
which birds are going up in number
and which species are declining. For
“There is a real concern
that turtle doves might
disappear as a British
breeding species”
there has been an estimated decline of over 95 per cent
since 1967. When we started the Big Garden Birdwatch in
1979, song thrushes were in the top ten most common birds
in the UK, then they dropped out of the top ten in 1980 and
slid further down to their current position of 29th.
“Big Garden Birdwatch was one of the first surveys to
identify the decline and research was undertaken to try
to find the reason. It will be interesting to see in this year’s
Birdwatch whether these bird populations
have changed. We’re also keen to see if there
are any surprises. Last year’s Birdwatch
surprisingly saw more sightings than ever of
one of Britain’s smallest birds, the goldcrest,
while the long-tailed tit made an appearance
in the top ten for the first time.”
Aside from birds, it will be fascinating to
find out if grey squirrels remain our most
popular garden visitor. Red squirrels were
seen by only three per cent.
Bird quiz answers: 1 Female Chaffinch
2 Coal tit 3 Goldfinch 4 Great tit
5 Male Chaffinch 6 Greenfinch
example, there are far more house
sparrows in the country than mute
swans, but house sparrows are on the
red list as a species of conservation
concern because numbers have
dropped by 68 per cent, while mute
swans rates haven’t really changed.
“Bird surveys help us identify
these trends. Once we see a species
which is causing concern, we can
look into why the numbers are in
decline and ask for research grants
and subsidies for farmers to help
tackle this.
“The Big Garden Birdwatch helps
conservationists prioritise their work
so the RSPB knows where best to
focus its attention for the future.”
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FIND YOUR OWN
island
Make like Robinson Crusoe and
inhabit your own island – whether
you want sunshine, scenery,
seafood or something different
UK
By Lizzy Dening
Walking Wight
Escape on a mini break
to the Isle of Wight, and
you don’t need to set
foot inside an aeroplane!
Instead you can travel by
ferry from Southampton,
Portsmouth or
Lymington, and either
take your car or go
on foot.
The island is a walkers’ paradise, thanks to
its 500-plus miles of footpaths and awardwinning
beaches, and it’s also a great spot for
trying your hand at horse riding, as there are
165 miles of bridleways to hack.
While you’re exploring, don’t forget to keep
your eyes peeled, as the Isle of Wight is famed
for its fossils – you never know what you might
find. Compton Bay and Yaverland beaches have
all sorts of treasures waiting to be unearthed.
n For ferry information call 0333 999 7333 or
visit www.wightlink.co.uk
ESCAPE
Yaverland beach
on the glorious
Isle of Wight
Rugged retreat
Shetland is famed for its
wild beauty, amazing birds
and incredible wide-open
skies. If it’s blustery beach
walks you’re after, you need
look no further – and if
you’re lucky you might spot
dolphins, porpoises, seals, otters or even
killer whales out at sea.
Travel back in time as you explore the
underground passages from ancient times
and discover the island’s amazing history as
a Prehistoric settlement.
For a taste of the outdoors without the
canvas, try a Burravoe Wigwams® break.
Some of these cosy wigwams (above)
have ensuite toilets, shower
facilities, double beds, a mini
kitchen and they’re all heated.
n Open all year from £60 per night,
based on two sharing. Bring your
own bedding or hire it on-site.
Call 01806 522575 or visit
www.wigwamholidays.com
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AFIELD
Ultimate indulgence
For a very special occasion,
consider the total luxury of
renting your very own private
island. It’s not cheap – although it’s not as
expensive as you might imagine either,
particularly if there’s a group of you.
The island of French Louie Caye is a
slice of Caribbean paradise, situated
behind the famous Belize Barrier Reef
– it’s ideal for fans of snorkelling. Rental
includes a caretaker who will catch fresh
seafood for your dinner, cook and even
EUROPE
Marvellous Malta
Explore exotic Malta for sun, sea and incredible
history. The Undiscovered Malta Tour involves
eight days of sightseeing, including guided
tours of 16th Century city Valletta (the city of
the Knights of Malta) and the unspoilt, sleepy
island of Gozo. You’ll also visit Neolithic tombs
thought to be amongst the world’s oldest freestanding
structures as well as the medieval
capital of Malta with its incredible
catacombs.
n Eight days from £799pp based on two
sharing a room including breakfast,
dinner, tours, accommodation and
return flights. Departures from
May-Oct. Call 01283 888586 or visit
www.rivieratravel.co.uk
Really wild break
If watching The Durrells on TV has made you long for
sunshine, why not consider a break in picturesque Corfu
where the series is set? Verdant with olive groves, this
stunning spot is popular with history buffs due to its
UNESCO-listed Old Town. Here you can wander narrow,
cobbled streets and pick up souvenirs from locally
produced soap to embroidered fabric. Steer clear of rowdy
Kavos in favour of the serene old village of Roda, which
boasts a blue flag beach, or family-friendly Sidari, where
you can hunt for secluded coves.
n Find accommodation and information on Sidari at
www.sidari-corfu.net
n Thomas Cook offers a seven-night all-inclusive hotel break
with flights to Roda Beach Village from £521pp. Call 01733 224808
or visit www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/corfu/roda
take you on a kayak tour. He can also
collect you in nearby Placencia and take
you to the island by boat. A truly once-ina-lifetime
adventure.
n From £719 per night for the whole island,
accommodates up to eight people. Book via
TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals. Visit
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/rentals and search
for ‘French Louie Caye Island’
take a trip
A week in paradise
What could be better than an allinclusive
break in the Dominican
Republic? Enjoy a week’s total
relaxation at the Be Live Collection
Canoa hotel, where you can lie in the
sun, take a dip in the palm-fringed
pool or try tennis, mini golf and more.
Explore Bayahibe where there are
amazing coral formations and three
shipwrecks for divers to explore,
plenty of white sand beaches
and a national park.
n From £549.67 per room.
www.sunshine.co.uk/hotels
There are plenty of
places to relax with
friends on Ibiza
Surprising spot
You might assume that Ibiza is only a destination for
youngsters looking for a party, in fact it boasts many
tranquil areas where you can hike, swim and relax.
The quaint village of Santa Gertrudis, in the heart of the
island, is an excellent spot to stay thanks to its pretty
setting and relaxed pace of life. The main square is home
to a simple church, arts and craft shops and various
bars and cafes which are bustling during the evening.
Ibiza boasts an abundance of beautiful walks from cliff
top routes to mountain hikes and countryside trails,
making it a great choice for those who enjoy discovering
a destination on foot. There are marked trails to suit all
levels of fitness.
n Visit www.walkingibiza.com
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