Travel Guides

Travel guides, destination reviews and practical recommendations to help you decide where to go and how to plan.

The Love4Holidays journal

Travel guides, reviews and ideas worth saving

Thoughtful destination guides and practical advice for planning a trip that suits you. We look at what places are like, who they may suit and the details worth checking before you book.

Algarve coastline in Portugal

Destination guide

Portugal: where to go and how to plan

Compare Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Portugal’s islands, with ideas for timing and getting around.

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Barcelona at sunset in Spain

Destination guide

Spain: choose your kind of escape

From city breaks to coast and islands, find a starting point for planning a Spanish holiday.

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Greek island village above the Aegean Sea

Destination guide

Greece: islands, seasons and planning

Think through island choices, ferry time and the pace you want from a Greek holiday.

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Málaga harbour and historic centre

Destination review

Málaga: a city break with time by the sea

What to expect from the city, how to get around and who may enjoy a stay here.

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Algarve beach and cliffs

Holiday comparison

Portugal or Spain: which holiday suits you?

A practical comparison of trip styles, destinations and the details to weigh up.

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Greek island village overlooking the sea

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Advice that helps you make your own choice

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