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… or go and stay on Marlon Brando’s! Brando fell in love with the South Pacific when filming Muntiny on the Bounty in 1962, so he did what anyone would and leased the island of Tetiaroa, so he could go back whenever he needed to.

When he died seven years ago, he left the island to his eight surviving children. He had explored the idea of building an eco-friendly hotel on the island, and now, his children have picked up where he left off.

Possibly from as early as 2013, a brand new hotel along with 47 bungalow villas will be up and running (although we can only imagine how much it will cost to stay there)…

Brandon’s eight beneficiaries have made sure that any construction remains true to their father’s desire to preserve the island, and the hotel is likely to be the greenest in the world. They have also financed various nature projects, such as the breeding and release of turtles.

Could this be the next destination of choice for an exclusive group of the super-rich?

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You’ll always find fantastic places to eat and drink in Paris. The famous brasseries like Bofinger are always worth a try, as is the impressive La Coupole. And if you’re in the area, then head to the restaurant at the top of the Montparnasse tower for a bite to eat and some impressive views across the city.

Always try and find some of the smaller gems too, though. Ask around, as personal recommendation can be a great way to find somewhere new. Le Sofa near the Place de la Bastille is tiny but the food, service and atmosphere is fantastic.

Sitting around on the terraces of bars with a glass of rouge watching the world go by has to be one of Paris’ pleasures. Once a bar near my hotel organised a farm-themed evening to celebrate the new Beaujolais, and so covered the floor in straw and brought in rabbits and ducks… right next door to la Bastille…

St Germain des Prés is also a great place to people watch. The famous Deux Magots is expensive, but their hot chocolate is lovely and it’s worth going even if only once. You need to head to the Marais, too for a bit of contrast with the luxury of St Germain. The Marais is a bit like Paris’ gay quarter and boasts some brilliant bars and restaurants.

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Perhaps unsurprisingly, research conducted by TripAdvisor has found that 53% of parents will be spending less on holidays this year…

It also found that more parents are taking their children out of school in term time in order to get cheaper holidays. Apparently, schools have the right to fine parents for doing this – up to £2,500! This doesn’t seem to either discourage parents or encourage schools to react to the situation.

Does it really matter? Does the odd week here or there really make a huge difference to an education? Or are the budget cuts going to impact on the continuity and coherence of the school year? Whatever the effect, surely this will be on the increase now as people desperately try to keep their family holidays.

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I haven’t yet been to stay in a tree-house, and I’m not sure what I find so attractive about the idea, but since a friend told me about the time she and her family stayed in one in India, the idea of doing it myself has taken root (ha ha).

There’s one in particular that has caught my eye while roaming on the net. In Normandy in Northern France, there’s a tree-house that has been built in an enormous chestnut tree overlooking the Le Perche Natural Park.

This is by no means roughing it in the middle of nowhere (the house is heated and has a shower room), but is a comfortable and relaxing retreat. It can take up to five people, which in my book makes it sound like a great place to either take the kids, or go off for a reunion of old friends.

If cider and crêpes in the countryside sounds quite tame, then keep looking online. In Costa Rica you can rent a tree-house which is, in part, the fuselage of a Boeing 727. In a tree.

Apparently, the popularity of tree-house and other more ‘eco-friendly’ holidays is on the increase. Hopefully I’ll be able to see for myself in the not-too-distant future…

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If you are heading to Crete this summer and fancy getting off the beaten track, then think about hiring a motor bike and setting off for a few days’ adventure.

That is exactly what I did last time I was there, and it was a fantastic way of seeing the island (although you do need to be careful of crazy Cretian drivers, it must be said).

We were staying south of the resort town Agios Nikolaos, on the east side of the island, and decided to rent a bike and head off to the eastern tip, then continue following the coast to Ierapetra before crossing back to Vathy.

The great thing about going off on the bike was that we could change our route at a moment’s notice or simply follow whichever route took our fancy.

We stopped at tiny villages in the mountains, where little old ladies in black rode through the streets on donkeys, and took stony, dusty tracks alongside olive groves where it would have been impossible to take a car.

Kato Zakros was a great place to stop: a few tavernas by the beach in a sheltered cove… We found a self-catering room surrounded by flowers in a small complex set just beyond the Minoan ruins… Absolute heaven and definitely something I’d recommend.

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If you’re looking for a lovely and affordable holiday to Turkey, why not jump on a flight to turkey and visit Oludeniz. The best airport is probably Dalaman because the transfer is only a short distance away. I’ve been to Turkey before to Marmaris when I was much younger with my family, but Oludeniz (or Olu Deniz as it’s sometimes referred to) is a quiet beautiful setting with picturesque hotels backing onto the mountain overlooking the sea. It’s on the west Mediterranean coast close to the resort of Hisaronu and the sea is warm and blue. If you’re a first time visitor to this resort, why not get up to the mountains for perfect views down to the beach. Oludeniz is a resort that offers many activities to keep you busy.

My girlfriend and I went horse riding in the mountains, and walked down the coast to the Blue Lagoon – albeit a man made sandy lagoon but it’s really quaint and scenic and a perfect place to relax for the day. The main beach itself is pebbles and you might have to pay for sun loungers but you can simply take a towel and find a comfortable place where the stones and pebbles aren’t too large. Our advice would also be to DEFINITELY hire a speed boat for the day if you can stretch your budget a little. You can then fly round the coast line or go at a leisurely pace that suits you, anchoring the boat at some gorgeous tranquil locations while getting a suntan and drinking a few cold beers (although you’ll have to provide these yourself).

The locals are lovely and friendly and the nightlife is lively – there are local bands playing, cocktails on offer everywhere and the usual fix of karaoke and much more.

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My friend has just been telling me that she went to Newquay for her last holiday with nine of her friends because they couldn’t afford an overseas holiday. She said it was amazing though, even though the hotel they stayed at smelt of dog apparently. They had surfing lessons and the hotel had a bowling alley in it. Apparently it rained the whole time and she disappeared one afternoon and the lifeguards were searching for her, however she had just gone round the corner to have a brew. How strange. I’d recommend doing it definitely, it sounds like a cracking weekend full of fun and frolics.

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When going on holiday in the UK with the kids you may want to take bikes with you to enjoy bike rides around the countryside. If you do decide to take them, make sure they are securely fastened to your car. My friend took her son for a week at the seaside in Abersoch a few months ago and on the way down whilst driving at 60 miles per hour on a dual carriage way her bike rack came loose from her car and the whole rack and both bikes went flying into the road. It was horrendous and completely remarkable that there were no cars behind her at the time. Check your racks people!

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Spur of the moment decisions are always good but when you get the weekend off for your birthday and your friend does the same, why not nip down to the airport like we did and get a flight out to somewhere amazing for a crazy weekend of fun and frolics! Last weekend we went to Manchester Airport, told them we had £70 return and booked two return flights to Palma. We arrived, got a taxi to central Palma and found a hotel. We then had an amazing weekend and returned on Monday (we had booked it off work!). Try it sometime.

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