Mark Bartley

Classic Holidays On Rhodes

The holiday business on Rhodes can be traced back almost 100 years when the ruling Italians commissioned the building of a grand hotel which took three years to construct and opened in 1927 under the name of the Grande Albergo delle Rose, the Grand Hotel ... Read >

Food Holidays On Mallorca

The wealth of free time, without the usual day-to-day tasks and constraints make holidays the perfect time to indulge in hobbies and pastimes. For some that could involve going on long meandering walks in the countryside, while others will be more energet... Read >

A Holiday With Adventure On Cyprus

The third largest island in the Mediterranean, the layout of Cyprus is dominated by two mountain ranges, the Troodos Mountains and the smaller Kyrenia Range. The coastline is a stunning mixture of sandy beaches, secluded and often inaccessible coves and r... Read >

Adventure Holidays In Malta

The Maltese archipelago consists of three islands - Malta, Gozo and Comino. They are situated virtually in the centre of the Mediterranean, directly south of Sicily. As a result, the weather is consistently hot and sunny. For those who want to take holida... Read >

Out And About On Menorca

Culture, as well as sport and beach choices, is also part of the Menorca experience. The mountains in Menorca house ancient, ruined buildings and abandoned monasteries which stand as testament to the island's turbulent past. However, holidays in Menorca d... Read >

Faro Has A Great Choice Of Adventure Holidays

History enthusiasts will find Faro holidays illuminating and interesting. The old part of the city is still surrounded by original Roman walls and there is a large, open square that was once the site of a Roman Forum. Buildings that chart different eras s... Read >

Holiday Attractions In Crete

The island of Crete, like many Greek islands, attracts thousands of visitors to its resorts and beaches throughout the summer. Fine, warm weather, great holiday accommodation, cultural attractions and great coastal holiday locations all contribute to a pe... Read >

Sustainable Holidays On Malta

With a range of culture and history to be explored, as well as some great beaches and sporting activities, Malta is a place to be explored but at the same time protected so that many generations in the future can enjoy its unique attributes. Malta has ... Read >

Select Green On Holiday In Faro

Perfectly situated on the southern, Atlantic coast of Portugal, Faro has a rich, diverse history and a culture that is unmatched anywhere on the iberian peninsula. The weather in Faro is ideal for a holiday at any time of the year, while there is a focus... Read >

Eco Holidays In Palma

Originally founded as a Roman camp, what is now the major city of Majorca has seen a turbulent and fascinating history, with a range of occupants including the Byzantines and Moors. In the Palma Cathedral, a marvelous and imposing structure built from 122... Read >

Enjoying The Great Outdoors On Menorca

Meaning minor island, Menorca has been inhabited since Prehistoric times, with the earliest cultures on the island influenced by a range of different Mediterranean cultures, including the Minoans of ancient Crete. Subsequently the Romans took over Menorca... Read >

A Guide To Nature And Wildlife Holidays On The Algarve

The protect and quiet south west corner of the Algarve is an area of conservation and wildlife, as well as playing host to some of the finest beaches in Europe and stunning coastal scenery. Primarily an area protected from development, southwest Algarve i... Read >

Ibiza For Everyone

After Mallorca, Ibiza has the next largest volume of holiday visitors in the Balearics, and has been welcoming tourists to its shores since the time when cheap charter flights became more widely available in the 1960's. Ibiza has seen many years of steady... Read >

Comapre First Time Mortgages

Buying a first house for the majority people will involve taking out a mortgage. Essentially this is a sum of money that a bank or building society will lend to a first time buyer so they can purchase the property. Over a period of time agreed with the le... Read >

Switch Off And Reduce Energy Costs

As more of us become concerned about the cost of energy, there is a demand for better and clearer information on ways of saving money on our gas and electricity bills. Fortunately there are plenty of easy ways to make simple adjustments in how we use ever... Read >