ACCIDENTLY terrorising a waitress, narrowly avoiding arrest, tackling a lobster and confronting a fear of heights may not sound like the ideal ingredients for a relaxing holiday, but sunny picturesque Crete proved it can be done.

UNTIL recently, if you were to ask someone for their image of Greece, they may have mentioned olive trees, whitewashed churches and turquoise seas.

TAXES now account for as much as 40% of travel tariffs. Classic Resorts are offering a 10-night package to Thailand for an inclusive €1,374 per person sharing, with three nights at the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa and a week in Hua Hin at the Anantara.