La Signoria, Corsica

Advantages: Beautiful scenery, largely unspoilt, weather
Disadvantages: Lack of package deals

...Corsica is a beautiful island of the Mediterranean coast of France. The island offers sandy beaches, rugged coasts, mountains, wild countryside, fascinating towns and villages. Package tours have hardly touched the place, but it is a favourite destination for the French, Italians and Germans and it's easy to see why. The climate is similar to southern France; if you want cooler times try spring or autumn. Main towns are Ajaccio (birthplace of Napoleon), Calvi (reputed birthplace of Columbus) and Bastia. Each has an international airport and ferry harbours linking to France and Italy. Prettiest area, in my opinion, is around Calvi, itself a picturesque harbour, but wherever you go the scenery is superb. Food is excellent, part French, part Italian but clearly Corsican. Wild boar is a speciality. Restaurants are reasonably... Read review

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Advantages: Washing machine
Disadvantages: There are 2 things to do - one is to eat, the other swim!

...*** Club La Costa in Fuengirola, Spain *** By the way - weather was fantastic and in the 30's. We had a fantastic holiday of lazing around by the pool and took a day trip to Gibraltar. I'm not going into the food side of things too much but for two course meal for five it was around 50 euros including a drink each. This was same in all restaurants we visited on site. * What Is Club La Costa? * Club La Costa is a timeshare company who has links with RCI who are one of the largest in the world. They have around 45 timeshare locations around the globe. Club La Costa has its Head Office in Fuengirola, which is a resort that is around twenty minutes from Malaga airport on the southern coast of Spain. * Why Go? * We were invited to a timeshare meeting in Maidenhead last November and were promised Marks... Read review

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Advantages: Sights & sounds
Disadvantages: Petty crime

...You've come to the wrong place for a punch-by-punch analysis of Ali vs. Foreman, but La Rambla is just as, if not more, entertaining! The central promenade of Barcelona, a mile in length, stretches from Plaça Catalunya to the port. The magnificent street is chiefly the domain of pedestrians, as the two lanes of crawling traffic and frustrated drivers amply show. A relaxed stroll down the tree-lined walkway is an essential part of any visit to the Catalan city. Locals enjoy regular evening constitutionals here on warm nights; during the tourist seasons, you'll be in the company of thousands of fellow visitors. La Rambla's central location means that accommodation in the area is incredibly convenient but not cheap. Hotels like the "Rivoli Ramblas" on La Rambla itself are naturally costlier (and noisier!) than those hidden away... Read review

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