Menorca has around 200 kilometres of coastline, much of it made up of beautiful sandy coves enclosed by rocky headlands. The island has more beaches than Majorca and Ibiza put together, so it is deservedly popular with those looking for a beach holiday. Much of the south of the island, as in Son Bou and Cala en Porter, is a holidaymaker’s playground, with long stretches of beach that are popular and crowded in the season, but you can head for Menorca’s more out-of-the-way beaches if you’d rather have more privacy.

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If you want to escape from modern living and have a highly individual, all-inclusive luxury vacation in one of the most beautiful locations in the world then look no further than Strawberry Hill, a former coffee plantation perched 3000 feet high in the spectacular Blue Mountains of Jamaica.

The plantation was set up some three hundred years ago and once belonged to Horace Walpole, the Earl of Orford, who took the name from his estate in England, although strawberries were, and still are, grown there. As well as Strawberries, the lush gardens and winding trails are also home to some three hundred different plant species, including some very exotic varieties. The main building sits atop a mountain with sweeping views over the mountains and crystal waters of the Caribbean, whilst the guest accommodations are situated on the slopes to ensure complete privacy.
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If you are searching for a pink flamingo, then head to Miami, Florida, the southernmost part of the USA. It’s said that Miami makes the largest number of plastic pink flamingoes in the country. Welcome to Miami!

All of us probably associate Miami with its beautiful beaches. But, truth be told, this city has a lot more to offer the tourists than just lively and sunny beaches. The city is also an education hub, with some of the biggest universities of America. Miami is well connected to the rest of the country as well as the world. There are three major airports close to Miami Beach and they are Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the Miami Airport and the West Palm Beach International Airport.
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The Costa Brava, part of the coastal region of Cataluña, in the northeast of Spain, extends along 125 km of stunning coastline, from the resort of Blanes, in the south, to the French border. While the region is well known for its big resorts like Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar, and Estartit, which cater for mass tourism, there are still many unspoilt and beautiful places to stay. This is especially true along the north of the Costa Brava, where you’ll find places such as Tamariu and Cadaquès.

If you avoid the larger, crowded beaches, you’ll discover many small, charming resorts and villas tucked away in picturesque, whitewashed villages. These are often perched above secluded, scenic coves, and are bounded by wooded hillsides and rolling vineyards – ideal places to stay when exploring this region renown for its extraordinary natural beauty and cultural heritage.
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