As our Jet2holidays transfer bus pulled into the main entrance of the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino, I instantly knew we had thrown a double six and that our luck was in for the week.

WHEN does a holiday start? For myself and Mrs Olley it’s really at the airport. In this case, Birmingham Airport. I’m ashamed to say it but we enjoyed the comforts of the airport lounge a little too ...

Playa de Maspalomas is one of Gran Canaria's most popular beaches. It's especially known for its impressive sand dunes and its old lighthouse, which first shined in 1890. The beach is also backed by a ...

Having stayed in many lovely four-star hotels over the years, this Gran Canaria break was our first real five-star experience and I wondered how much that extra 'estrella' would bring. We were not to ...