Anything But Work

Costa Rica is often voted as one of the best travel destinations. With a population of just over 4 million, Costa Rica straddles Central America between the Pacific and the Caribbean.

Depression And Chocolate Consumption
People eat more chocolate when symptoms of depression increase.

Mayfair Hotels
Originally named after the annual May Fair that took place on the site during the 18th Century, Mayfair has risen in the popular consciousness - thanks largely to its status on the monopoly board - as a byword for wealthy London.

Salt Consumption Linked To Moods
Over-consumption of and craving for salt may be explained by its mood-enhancing qualities.

Weekend Breaks
There's nothing better than a weekend break - better still a long weekend break - to freshen you up, boost your enthusiasm for life and get you through to your next proper holiday.

Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Significant differences in cancer rates between northern and southern Europeans may be explained by the anti-cancer effects of olive oil in the diet.

Vikings Dressed Flamboyantly
Pre-Christian Vikings dressed more flamboyantly than previously thought with the use of vivid colors, silk ribbons, and bits of mirrors.

The picture (above) of a glorious sunset could have been taken in the Pacific or the Caribbean. In fact it was taken near Rethymno in Crete

Other Greek destinations such as the Ionian Islands, Corfu and the Cyclades remain firm holiday favourites. See also:

Madeira
Atlantic all-year-round destination with mild weather, superb seafood, amazing scenery and fantastic mountain walks.

 Mauritius is an upmarket 'exotic' destination, the ultimate multicultural island destination in the Indian Ocean

And as an alternative consider the beaches and birdlife of multi-island Seychelles

• Croatia
• Balearic Islands
• The Maltese Islands
• Gozo
• Cyprus
• Road Trippin