Cyprus; the third largest island in the Mediterranean and a place steeped in natural beauty and mythology. It's the birthplace of Aphrodite and the home to Neolithic dwellings and Bronze Age tombs. Every year it welcomes around three million tourists with open arms and introduces them to the friendly Cypriot way of life, making Cyprus the 40th most popular tourist destination in the world. Maybe you are one of the people who has fallen in love with the island and every year you join the millions of tourists who enjoy its naturally diverse landscape. If so you may think you know everything there is to know about the island, but we've found eight little-known facts that may surprise you...

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Morocco is surely one of the most fascinating and diverse holiday destinations in the world. If you're looking for a myriad of colourful culture, wild landscapes and enthralling history, this is undoubtedly the destination for you. Here's 10 reasons why you need to make Morocco your next holiday destination...

The French Riviera, or the Cote d'Azur, is the beautiful stretch of coastline in the southeastern corner of France. The nickname of the Azure Coast was coined by the famous poet Stéphen Liégeard, who entitled his 1887 book La Cote d'Azur. It's now known as the ultimate holiday destination, offering white sandy beaches, a warm climate as well as world class shopping and dining scenes. But what else is there to know about this stunning coastline?

A collage of medieval villages, rugged mountains and a picturesque coastline dotted with beautiful chapels and churches, Montenegro is a world away from your typical summer holiday. Venture off the beaten track and experience the unimaginable beauty of this natural landscape, among glacial lakes, rich forests and untouched beaches There are a plethora of reasons why you should go to Montenegro, but we're going to let these astonishing photographs do the talking...

The Easter break provides the ideal opportunity to seek out some early sunshine, or explore a brand new city. Flip-flops...check! Sunnies...check! Beach towel...check! We think you're almost ready for your annual dose of Easter sun...

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Lanzarote may have gained a reputation for being a bit grotty. Some believe that the beaches are all sprinkled with washed-up rubbish and covered with tourists lazing on the beach, slowly turning a delightful shade of lobster… But look outside the tourist resorts (cough, cough... Costa Teguise), and beyond the Irish bars, and you'll find a peaceful island with stunning natural scenery and plenty of traditional family-run tapas restaurants.