One of my favourite bits of insider knowledge that I've picked up since moving to Spain was getting to know about the "secret" beaches. Ask any local and they'll be able to tell you about at least one unspoilt cove - often just minutes from even the busiest towns -

I have been on a number of similar holidays, but none where the hosts are also the owners of the actual business, and it is this that takes customer service and a desire to ensure the best possible experience to new levels. After all, when running a small business of just two chalets, as was the case here, return custom year-on-year must be absolutely crucial.

A combination of lake and river swimming facilities means that the city of Zürich has one of the highest densities of swimming facilities in the world.

Light, say artists, is all important to creating a masterpiece. The azure sky over Lisbon, long hours of summer sunshine and golden sunsets are factors that ensure many visitors go home with fond memories and great photographs of the Portuguese capital.

At the same as the emergence of Dada-ism, just around the corner from the Cabaret Voltaire lived a different sort of revolutionary - Vladimir Lenin. It was while living in his Zurich apartment that Lenin developed his plans for the revolution in Russia.

Considering a city break to Prague? Lucky for you this post provides a run-down of all the need-to-know info, as well as a short-list of the top five must-see tourist destinations! Don't leave without paying a visit to this lot...