Dory Hotel, Riccione

Advantages: Sun, sea, sand, food and love!
Disadvantages: None for me

...and cheese. Cattolica is a very pretty seaside town with a marina. It has a wonderful beach which consistently gets awarded for its cleanliness (blue flag I think). It is much smaller than Rimini, but much more stylish in my opinion. Its not perfect, because it is a tourist destination. You will find just as many Italians there, as you will Germans and other scandinavian nationalities. The Italians take their annual holiday in August, and Cattolica is very popular with them. I take this as a good sign, as you know you are going to go somewhere with some level of authenticity. There are hundreds of hotels and apartments and sadly they do cater to some British tastes in the cafes....serving fry-ups and chips and even some German food. Whenever I go on holiday I want to live and eat locally. "When in Rome" as they say! Ignoring the tourist traps... Read review

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Advantages: Picturesque;Cute;Good Surfing;Good Beaches;Arty
Disadvantages: Does get crowded

...seemingly spilling down to the oh so scenic harbour is an absolute gem! I have visited this little Cornish gem twice and both times was lucky to be blessed with good weather and really enjoyed my short stays in St. Ives. On both occasions I stayed in very comfortable,homely,bed and breakfast establishments for which the charges were very moderate There are several high quality hotels in and around the town and quite a lot of visitors also opt for the self-catering apartments which are available. The last time I was in St.Ives was mid-September and there was still a great buzz about the place with plenty of visitors. If you... Read review

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Advantages: Snorkelling, the red sea, food, price, heat.
Disadvantages: The runs!

...Me and my partner stayed in a hotel called the Conrad Sharm El Sheik in Egypt for a week from Monday 12th of June to the 19th of June. We had the most amazing holiday and I hope you enjoy reading my review of what I consider one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited in my life. I will start by reviewing the actual travel agents, etc then go on to the beautiful Sharm! Who did you book with? We booked with a well known travel Agent called First Choice. How much did it cost and what did it include? The total cost of the holiday for both of us came to 1058. This was for a week's stay in a four stay hotel, all inclusive basis, including travel insurance, flights and flight meals as well. We paid a 240 sterling pound deposit and we paid the rest off in installments. We booked the holiday in December 2005 and the money had... Read review

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