Did you know that the largest bunch of bananas ever recorded – containing 473 individual bananas – came from the small island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands? It was grown on a co-operative finca on the island and weighed 130 kg (287 lb) when it was harvested on 11 July 2001. Read the full post

This year, we are very proud to say that we have been nominated in five categories of the British Travel Awards. 
 
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If you’re planning a walking holiday in Spain – or the Canary Islands, in particular – there may be one or two terms relating to the geography and topography that you are unfamiliar with. Here, I’ve selected a few you will come across, and given a brief description and examples of places where you will encounter them... Read the full post

Yes, it’s National Parks Week from 29 July to 4 August, when the National Parks Authorities are encouraging you to get out into the countryside and make these beautiful areas ‘Actively Yours’, something we whole-heartedly endorse and support. Read the full post

There can be few views of the Swiss Alps more familiar – or spectacular – than that of the towering peak of the iconic Matterhorn, emerging from a billowing skirt of white cloud to pierce a bright blue sky. You cannot fail to be inspired by such majesty, as was artist David Grech, who has just returned from this alluring corner of Switzerland...
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