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Barbados on a budget

May 15 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Eve Pearce

Barbados has developed a reputation of being the holiday destination for the rich and famous, with luxury hotels, private beaches and expensive restaurants. But tucked away from the costly resorts, [...]

Tags: Barbados, beaches, iglu cruises, where to go
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Should we go back to Holiday in North Devon?

May 9 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

North Devon is perfect for short breaks or longer holidays as there is so much to do and see there. We travelled to Bideford in North Devon from Oxfordshire and [...]

Tags: Bideford, holidays in North Devon, Woolacombe
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Thailand’s beaches and beyond: The perfect honeymoon destination

May 2 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jos Davies

A honeymoon deserves to be the most memorable holiday of a lifetime which is why we at Black Tomato like to use our expertise to make as unique a trip [...]

Tags: Coast Radar beach honeymoons, honeymoon in Thailand, Thai beach honeymoon
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A Couples Guide To The Canary Islands

May 1 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Dave Gregory

If you’re thinking of booking a holiday with your partner, then consider a couples’ hotel break in the Canary Islands. The archipelago is made up of seven larger islands and [...]

Tags: beach, Canary Islands, couples, holiday
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Destination Malta For Half Term Or A Long Weekend

Apr 22 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Malta is a perfect short break for UK residents as it’s only a three hour flight and you’re pretty much guaranteed sunshine! This island offers superb beaches like those in [...]

Tags: beaches, half term, holiday, island, long weekend, Malta
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The Magic Of Magaluf In Mallorca!

Apr 16 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Magaluf isn’t just about parties and nightlife, it’s a perfect holiday destination for families and couples too! With Summer on the way everyone is buzzing about where to holiday. Spain [...]

Tags: holidays, Magaluf, Mallorca, Spain, travel
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10 Tips When Travelling To Morocco’s Marrakech Riads

Apr 6 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Morocco’s Marrakech is a wonderful break whether it’s for a couple of nights or a longer holiday. We decided to find out more about what really attracts tourists to this [...]

Tags: Morrocco travel tips, top ten Marrakech tips, Travel Tips for Marrakech
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10 Things To Do Before You Travel

Mar 26 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Even seasoned travellers struggle to remember all the little details of preparing for a trip. In most cases you’re too busy sorting out flights, transfers, hire cars and accommodation to [...]

Tags: before you travel, travelling, what to remember before you travel
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Too Tired To Go Abroad This Easter?

Mar 11 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Getting away over Easter is never easy! Easter break is an expensive time of year to travel as the flights and accommodation seem to rocket in price and everyone and [...]

Tags: Easter beach holiday, easter break uk, things to do over Easter in the UK
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10 Things We Love About Barcelona

Feb 14 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Barcelona is a great place for a quick break or a longer holiday. It’s vibrant, colourful and the service is fantastic! We booked a break at the Hesperia Presidente based [...]

Tags: take a short break in Barcelona, things we love about Barcelona, what to see in Barcelona
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The Ultimate Asian Honeymoon Adventure

Jan 22 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jos Davies

Luxury honeymoon experts Black Tomato share their favourite Asian hotspots Your honeymoon will be one of the most important holidays you will ever take and for that reason, it should [...]

Tags: Asian honeymoon, Black Tomato honeymoons, luxury honeymoon in Asia
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Enjoying the coast of the Mediterranean from the deck of a cruise ship

Jan 19 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

The Best Way to View the Mediterranean Seashore Perhaps the best way to experience the fabulous views of the seashore is from the decks of a cruise ship. True, cruise [...]

Tags: Cruise holidays in the Mediterranean, Cruising Europe's coastline, Cruising the Med
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10 tips on how to fulfil those travel dreams this New Year

Jan 2 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Travel Resolutions and how to fulfil them in 2013 I’ll bet that most of you reading this have already had a peek at the holidays on offer online! In fact, [...]

Tags: fulfil your travel dreams, making travel dreams a reality, making travel resolution this New Year
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Winter breaks in Lapland without Santa

Dec 22 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

If you were to think about a trip to Lapland, your children and your instinct would tell you to head straight for Santa’s place but, the reality is, that’s just [...]

Tags: Lapland without Santa, Snowy travel destinations, Winter holidays in Lapland
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New York, New York…. for Christmas shopping, shows and romance!

Dec 11 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

One of the most memorable Christmas Shopping trips I ever had was to New York. I flew there on a whim taking a comfortable Swiss flight from Birmingham airport and [...]

Tags: Christmas shopping in New York, short New York break, Xmas in New York
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Take a Christmas Shopping break in England

Dec 6 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

With Christmas fast approaching we thought it would be good to give you a few ideas of a quick trip somewhere different but not too far from home to spend [...]

Tags: Christmas shopping breaks in the South of England, Xmas market on Isle of Wight, Xmas markets in England
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Iceland. The latest short break destination!

Nov 27 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Iceland is fast becoming the ‘in’ place to visit. This is not about luxury beach resorts and sunshine but rather a drinking in of stunning, isolated, and dramatic beauty that [...]

Tags: Iceland, Short break in Iceland, the latest short break
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Seeking winter sun in Cape Town, South Africa

Nov 12 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

As our winter kicks in, high Summer gets under way in South Africa offering all day sunshine and temperatures between 22 and 35 degree Celcius! Travelling to Cape Town is [...]

Tags: holiday in Cape Town this winter, seeking winter sun in South Africa, South Africa for sunshine
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Six great beaches to explore in Egypt

Nov 5 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Egypt has grown in popularity as a Winter Sun destination for Europeans because of the fabulous beaches, top resorts and all round good value for the family. Flights are easy [...]

Tags: beaches in Egypt, holidays in Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh, Winter sun in Egypt
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10 things to do in Egypt in the winter sun

Nov 2 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Winter Sun in Egypt Egypt is a land of many contrasts from the desert to the fertile valleys and crowded cities. As a winter sun destination it’s perfect with great [...]

Tags: holidays in Egypt, Visit Egypt this Winter, Winter sun in Egypt
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