Best Places For The Pound

The Post Office have revealed the best value destinations for Brits abroad wanting to make their money go further, to be Jamaica, Egypt and Dubai. Over the last twelve months the pound has benefited against the falling exchange rate against the Jamaican dollar by 21%. The Egyptian Pound’s decline has seen sterling gain 14% and against the UAE dirham by 13%.

Other cheap destinations using the Post Office’s basket of goods were Hungary, Thailand and Bulgaria whilst Spain was the best value destination in the Eurozone.

The Best Ten Beaches In The World?

The Sunday Times has encouraged it’s travel writers to reveal their favourite beaches and there are some stunners as well as some surprises.

From exotic destinations such as the Maldives, Seychelles and the Caribbean, to closer to home gems such as Porthcurno in Cornwall, Cala Erbaju in Corsica, and Panormos Bay in Mykonos, the Sunday Times’ writers have been more than forthcoming in sharing their own secret paradises with their readers. Read the article online here.

Mexican Cenotes

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is home to a very unique attraction - Cenotes.

Cenotes are a truly remarkable natural wonder and are found almost exclusively in this part of Mexico and the Riviera Maya.  Cenotes are hidden passageways which are submerged caverns in which people can swim safely in the clear freshwater. The indigenous Mayan people believed the Cenotes to be sacred entrances to the underworld.

If you are taking a holiday in Mexico you should make an effort to enjoy these beautiful turqoise waters, enjoy the excellent visibility and moderate water temperature in the safe knowledge there are no currents to contend with. We recommend Xcaret Park as an excellent choice not just for the Cenotes but also other ecological attractions including their Mayan ruins, wildlife and a chance to swim with dolphins.