Secluded Aussie gem you must visit
18. Playa de Rodas, a 700-meter beach in Spain's Cíes Islands, is often called a Caribbean-like paradise with Atlantic charm. Accessible only by boat, it boasts soft white sand, clear waters, and a peaceful setting framed by pine forests and dunes — perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and quiet hikes. Picture: iStock
2. Entalula Beach in Palawan, Philippines, is a secluded gem with dramatic limestone cliffs and white sandy shores. Less crowded than nearby beaches, it offers clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkelling among vibrant coral reefs. Picture: iStock
1. Cala Goloritzé, on the Baunei Coast in Sardinia, Italy is a breathtaking beach known for its striking 143-meter limestone pinnacle and crystal-clear waters. Protected as a natural monument, it remains pristine, accessible only by a daily limited hike or boat from a moored vessel. Picture: iStock
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I cruised to Belize City, the world's 'worst' cruise port, and loved it
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News.com.au
30-05-2025
- News.com.au
Tragedy as mum, 53, killed in horror motorbike crash on holiday
A British mum has died in a horror motorbike crash while on a couple's holiday in Jamaica. Lisa Ball, 53, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, was on-board a rented scooter when a pick-up truck smashed into the bike and sent her flying over 18 metres across the road. Lisa was on a dream holiday to the Caribbean with her partner Anthony Hurt as the pair celebrated their anniversary. Anthony is thought to have been driving the scooter with Lisa sat as a passenger when the truck pulled out from a restaurant car park on the island's tourist trail near to Montego Bay. Both were dramatically thrown from the Honda scooter along the North Coast Highway, according to horrified witnesses. The tragic accident took place around 7.40pm on May 19. Lisa tragically suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to hospital. Anthony reportedly escaped with just minor injuries to his feet. A shocked eyewitness who stopped at the scene to help Lisa described the tragedy. 'I am still reeling from the shock of the incident, which made for a sleepless night,' Kacia Campbell-Jones said. She also revealed that the fatal crash took place as the couple were celebrating their anniversary as well as Lisa's birthday. Lisa, who was also known on social media as Jo-Ann Pickles, was reportedly staying at a resort near the coastal town of Lucea. Tributes have poured in for the beloved family woman since her death was confirmed by Jamaican police. Her heartbroken daughter Chloe Watson left a heart-aching message on social media saying: 'Love you mum.' She added: 'She was a much-loved mum and nana of Olivia, Daisy, Lyla, Lillie and Madelyn.' Close friend Fiona Ward said: 'This beautiful lady is one of my closest friends, she came to Jamaica for a holiday with her partner they were having the best time until this tragic accident.' 'This is such devastating news for her family and friends. Everyone who loved Jo is grieving.' Lisa was also labelled as a 'gentle soul, kind and caring' by Claire Ettenfield, a salon owner in her hometown of Keighley. The driver of the pick-up truck involved in the crash has been taken into custody by Jamaican police for questioning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office told The Sun: 'We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Jamaica and are in contact with the local authorities.' Lisa's death is the latest fatal tourist road accident in Jamaica in recent months. In February, a Canadian holiday-maker lost her life on the same highway just hours after she arrived at the island's airport. The British Foreign Office has guidance online for tourists warning them to be aware of the dangers of road accidents in the Caribbean. It states: 'Many roads are badly maintained with poor signage. In some locations a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended.' 'Road accidents and fatalities are common. Roads in rural areas are often narrow and winding and poorly lit at night. 'Weather conditions can exacerbate poor driving conditions. 'Driving standards vary. Lane discipline is poor. Speeding and drink-driving is common. Many drivers do not have car insurance.'
Sydney Morning Herald
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- Sydney Morning Herald
Mediterranean diet travel food guide: What to eat in Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal and Turkey
Going on a diet is the last thing any sane person would think about while swanning around the Mediterranean. But if you're having yoghurt for breakfast, pasta al pomodoro for lunch, and grilled fish and a glass of wine for dinner, you're already on one of the oldest diets in the world. The Mediterranean one. When in Greece, order the Greek salad. Credit: iStock In a nutshell (because nuts are a part of it as well), the Mediterranean diet is based on loads of vegetables and olive oil, some fish, whole grains, fruits, smaller amounts of dairy products and meat, and moderate amounts of alcohol. Multiple studies have shown that eating in this way can lower your risk of heart disease and add years to your life. Each of the countries that fringe the Mediterranean Sea has developed its own flavour profiles and eating traditions, drawn from their markedly different landscapes, languages and customs, but they all cleave to the same general – and very delicious – principles. So here's a guide to what to eat and where; based purely on, let's be honest, my personal greed. When in Greece, for instance, order horiatiki, aka Greek salad, for its vibrant mix of tomatoes, red onion, black olives and salty feta cheese. Look for briam, a wonderfully fruity mess of vegetables roasted down in olive oil, and spanakopita, or spinach pie, for a big fix of leafy greens. Greek recipes are ancient and their methods are simple, but the resulting flavours are deeply savoury, textural and comforting. Sit down at a wooden table in the underground cellar of Diporto, Athens' oldest underground taverna, for instance, and have revithia, a thick, almost creamy soup of chickpeas with olive oil. Mitsos, owner and chef, will bring you a jug of cloudy retsina – although you'll be keeping the drinking moderate, of course, in keeping with the tenets of the diet. Freshly grilled sardines in Portugal. Credit: Alamy In Turkey, you should go nuts for nuts. Head for the bustling Karakoy Market in Istanbul for the rich, honey-drenched baklava at Karakoy Gulluoglu, a bakery that opened in 1949 and has turned the layering of filo pastry and chopped nuts into an art form. Portugal may face the Atlantic Ocean rather than the Mediterranean, but the Portuguese have the same dependence on natural, local and seasonal foods, particularly fish. Lunch on oily-fleshed sardinhas grelhadas (grilled sardines) wreathed in billowing smoke at an outdoor grill in the Alfama district of Lisbon, with its maze of tiny narrow alleys and pateos (terraces), for one of the most atmospheric eating experiences in Europe.
