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The Mediterranean is full of gorgeous coastal hotspots. Which one will you pick?

Christine Faughlin checks into an all-inclusive resort that offers guests as many reasons to venture beyond its gates as it does to stay put on a sun lounger

The Mediterranean is full of gorgeous islands surrounded by clear blue waters. Which one will you pick?

In a nutshell This all-villa hotel blends privacy with five-star hotel luxury and uninterrupted views of the Ionian Sea. What’s the vibe? Designed to feel like a home away from home rather than a hote

There’s no single element that gives Paphos its popular appeal: like the meze you’ll find available across Cyprus, the town is a blend of different flavours that come together to delight travellers. F

Those in the know are booking ‘shoulder season’ trips to places where the sun still shines, the heat is bearable, prices are lower and the crowds have gone. Here are our top five