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Anna

Anna knows which beach has shade at 3pm and which car hire excess is a rip-off. She covers sun, islands, family trips and practical travel tips.

Anna covers the sunny side of Seek Holidays: the Canary and Balearic Islands, the Algarve, Crete and Santorini, winter sun from the UK, and holidays with children in tow.

She also writes our practical guides, the ones you read before you leave: car hire abroad as a UK driver, travel insurance and the GHIC, and how families can get better value outside the most expensive school-holiday weeks.

What Anna checks before she publishes: official GOV.UK and NHS guidance, local tourist taxes, beach access rules, and the small print on car hire and package deals.

Ask her about: winter sun shortlists, island comparisons, travelling with kids, and avoiding surprise charges.

Anna's articles

A traveller using an automated passport control gate at Munich AirportTravel Tips

EES and ETIAS explained

What Britons need to know about Europe's new border rules: how EES fingerprint and photo checks work, and why you can't…

Anna · 6 min read
A blue fishing boat moored in the calm harbour of Câmara de Lobos on Madeira, below dark volcanic rocksBeach & Sun

Madeira winter sun

Why Madeira is one of Europe's best winter sun escapes, with mild weather, dramatic levada walks, natural pools and…

Anna · 6 min read
The white houses and domed church of Atrani tucked into a cliffside valley above the sea on the Amalfi CoastBeach & Sun

Amalfi Coast without a car

A practical guide to exploring Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by SITA bus, ferry and on foot, with 2026 fares and the…

Anna · 6 min read
The white houses of Naxos town seen through the marble frame of the Portara, the ancient gateway of the Temple of ApolloBeach & Sun

Greek islands for first-timers

Our pick of the best Greek islands for a first visit, comparing beaches, sights, nightlife and ease of travel from the…

Anna · 5 min read
The white town of Arcos de la Frontera on a sandstone cliff above a winding road and the Guadalete valley in AndalusiaInspiration

Andalusia road trip

A ten-day self-drive route through southern Spain, linking Seville's Alcázar, the white villages, Ronda's gorge…

Anna · 6 min read
Wide, gently shelving sandy beach at Playa de Muro in northern Mallorca with calm shallow waterDeals & Savings

Family holiday deals

How UK families can get better-value holidays in the school breaks: when to book, where to go, what to compare and what…

Anna · 4 min read
Golden limestone cliffs, rock stacks and a small sandy cove at Praia da Marinha in the Algarve, PortugalBeach & Sun

Best Algarve beaches

Our pick of the Algarve's best beaches, from golden cliff coves to wild west-coast surf and car-free island beaches…

Anna · 4 min read
Turquoise shallow water and white sand at Balos lagoon in western Crete, seen from the hillside aboveBeach & Sun

Santorini vs Crete

Santorini or Crete? We compare beaches, sights, prices and who each Greek island suits, and explain how to visit both…

Anna · 3 min read
The sheer Los Gigantes sea cliffs on Tenerife's west coast above a calm blue Atlantic, with cacti in the foregroundBeach & Sun

Tenerife vs Mallorca

A side-by-side comparison of Tenerife and Mallorca: when each has the best weather, which has better beaches, and who…

Anna · 3 min read
A roadside pharmacy sign reading Farmacia and Apotheke in Mallorca, SpainTravel Tips

GHIC and insurance

What the UK Global Health Insurance Card covers, where you can use it, how to get one free, and why it's not a…

Anna · 4 min read
Turquoise sea and golden cliffs at the Papagayo beaches on the southern tip of Lanzarote under a clear blue skyBeach & Sun

Winter sun from the UK

Where to find warm winter sun from the UK, compared by flight time, typical temperature and who each place suits, from…

Anna · 4 min read
The winding mountain road down to Sa Calobra through the Serra de Tramuntana, MallorcaTravel Tips

Car hire abroad tips

Everything UK drivers need to know before hiring a car abroad: documents, insurance, deposits, fuel policies and local…

Anna · 4 min read
Toy sailing boats on the Grand Bassin pond in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, with palm trees and visitors behindCity Breaks

Paris with kids

Where to take children in Paris, how to save on tickets (under-18s get into many museums free) and a relaxed three-day…

Anna · 4 min read

Guides by Anna

The abbey and village of Mont-Saint-Michel rising from the bay, with sheep grazing on salt meadows in the foregroundLandmark

Mont-Saint-Michel

A medieval abbey crowning a rocky tidal island off the Normandy coast, Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most…

The Rhine village of Bacharach with its Gothic church spire and slate roofs below vineyards and the hilltop Stahleck CastleCountry guide

Germany

Buzzing cities, fairy-tale castles, river valleys and the best Christmas markets in Europe, close to the UK.

The earthen kasbahs of the ksar of Aït Benhaddou rising above palm trees and a dry riverbed in southern MoroccoCountry guide

Morocco

Souks, desert dunes, mountain villages and year-round sunshine, less than four hours from the UK.

A sandy cove and large rocks in calm blue sea below the cliffs of Nerja on the Costa del SolRegion

Costa del Sol

Year-round sunshine, easy flights and a resort for every taste: how to choose your base on the Costa del Sol, with…

Lake Balaton seen from the wooded Tihany peninsula on a clear summer day, with poplar trees below the viewpointCountry guide

Hungary

Thermal baths, grand Danube views, Lake Balaton and wine regions, with prices that still beat much of Europe.

The pastel houses of Positano stacked up a steep green hillside above a blue bay dotted with boats on the Amalfi CoastRegion

Amalfi Coast

Cliff-hugging villages, lemon groves and boat trips: how to choose your base on the Amalfi Coast and get around without…

Red-roofed houses of Český Krumlov beside a bend in the Vltava river, seen from the castle, with St Vitus church spire behindCountry guide

Czech Republic

Fairy-tale castles, world-famous beer and one of Europe's loveliest capitals, under two hours from the UK.

Red volcanic cliffs and rock stacks at Ponta de São Lourenço on Madeira's eastern tip, above a deep blue AtlanticIsland

Madeira

Year-round spring weather, cliff-top hikes and levada walks: how to plan a Madeira holiday from the UK, with bases…

The old town of Rovinj in Istria with its church bell tower rising above pastel houses and moored boats at sunsetCountry guide

Croatia

Walled Adriatic towns, island-hopping ferries and waterfall-filled national parks, a short flight from the UK.

White houses of Fira clinging to the caldera cliffs of Santorini above a deep blue seaIsland

Santorini

Cliff-top villages, volcanic beaches and famous sunsets: how to plan a Santorini holiday from the UK, with areas…

The sheer Los Gigantes cliffs rising from the sea behind palm trees and white houses on Tenerife's west coastIsland

Tenerife

Year-round sunshine, a volcano to climb and resorts for every taste: how to plan a Tenerife holiday from the UK.

Rousanou Monastery on a rock pinnacle among the sandstone towers of Meteora with autumn trees in the foregroundCountry guide

Greece

Ancient sites, whitewashed villages and clear blue seas across hundreds of islands, with long, reliable summers.

Reconstructed portico with red Minoan columns and a fresco at the Palace of KnossosLandmark

Knossos

The great Minoan palace near Heraklion, linked to the legend of the Minotaur and partly rebuilt in vivid colour.

The horseshoe bay and harbour of Port de Sóller on Mallorca's north-west coast, surrounded by wooded hillsIsland

Mallorca

Coves, mountain villages and a stylish capital: how to choose the right part of Mallorca and make the most of your…

Golden sea stacks and rock arches at Ponta da Piedade near Lagos, with small boats in green waterRegion

Algarve

Golden cliffs, sea caves and easy-going resorts: how to choose your base and plan a great Algarve holiday from the UK.

Terraced vineyards running down to the Douro river and the village of Pinhão in northern PortugalCountry guide

Portugal

Sunny beaches, characterful cities and excellent food and wine at prices that still beat much of western Europe.

White cube houses and a windmill of Oia spread along the caldera cliff on SantoriniViewpoint

Oia

Santorini's cliff-top village of white houses and blue domes, famous for watching the sun sink into the caldera.

Aerial view of Balos Lagoon on Crete, with white sand and shallow turquoise water around the Cape Tigani headlandIsland

Crete

Minoan palaces, gorges and pink-sand beaches: how to choose your base and plan a Crete holiday from the UK.

The Puente Nuevo bridge and the town of Ronda perched on cliffs above the El Tajo gorge in AndalucíaCountry guide

Spain

City breaks, island beaches and year-round sun, all a short, cheap flight from almost every UK airport.

Golden limestone rock and a cave opening on the coast at Benagil in the AlgarveNature

Benagil Cave

The Algarve's famous sea cave, with a round skylight in its domed roof, reached by boat, kayak or paddleboard.