LOOKING to book your summer break? Why not try somewhere new? We have compared some traditional holiday favourites and come up with a few suggestions of sizzling new hotspots that offer the same vibe — and a little bit more. Lisa Minot recommends some fabulous Med holiday alternatives. DONE RHODES.
.. TRY MALTA When the Knights of Saint John — who built some of the most famous buildings in Rhodes — were forced out from the island, they moved to Malta , which is obvious in the buildings of Malta’s capital Valletta.
Plus, like Rhodes has Symi, Malta has Gozo which makes for a great day trip. And both are bathed in gorgeous sunshine from spring to autumn , with Malta a haven for culture vultures and foodies alike. READ MORE TRAVEL REVIEWS GO: Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 4H db Seabank Resort and Spa is from £634pp including flights from Norwich on May 1.
See thomascook.com . DONE CYPRUS.
.. TRY ALBANIA A growing tourist destination, many of Albania’s beaches are more tranquil than the busy beaches of Paphos and Larnaca but there’s still a party vibe and great value.
The resorts of Durrës and Ksamil have wide, sandy beaches and are close to international airports . Hotels , food and nightlife costs are much lower than Cyprus , even in the peak summer months. Rivalling Ayia Napa, Dhërmi in Albania is a hotspot for dance festivals such as ION Festival or the more relaxed Kala Festival.
Most read in Beach holidays GO: Seven nights’ B&B at the 4H Sol Tropikal.
