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🌊 DISCOVER **DURRËS, ALBANIA** 🇦🇱Where ancient history meets the sparkling Adriatic Sea, **DURRËS** is one of Albania's ...
06/06/2026

🌊 DISCOVER **DURRËS, ALBANIA** 🇦🇱

Where ancient history meets the sparkling Adriatic Sea, **DURRËS** is one of Albania's most captivating coastal destinations. Stroll along golden beaches, dine on fresh seafood by the waterfront, and explore over 2,000 years of history in one unforgettable city.

✨ **TOP-RATED PLACES TO STAY IN DURRËS** ✨

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best Luxury Hotel**
**Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection (5★)**
A beachfront favourite renowned for exceptional service, elegant accommodation, spa facilities, swimming pools, and direct beach access.

🏡 **Best Self-Catering Accommodation**
**Currila Seafront by PS**
⭐ **Guest Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb)**
Wake up to breathtaking sea views from this stylish seafront apartment. Perfect for couples, families, and longer stays, Currila Seafront by PS combines comfort, space, and an unbeatable location on the beautiful Adriatic coastline.

✨ **Best Boutique Hotel**
⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Art Gallery Boutique Hotel (4★)**
Overlooking the iconic **DURRËS Amphitheatre**, one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in the Balkans, this charming boutique hotel offers a unique blend of history, style, and personalised service. The perfect choice for travellers wanting to immerse themselves in the city's rich cultural heritage while enjoying modern comfort.

🏖️ **Best Villa Stay**
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **TOP Villas DURRËS**
A luxurious villa experience ideal for families and groups seeking privacy, spacious accommodation, and exceptional comfort.

📍 **Why Visit DURRËS?**
✔ Beautiful Adriatic beaches
✔ The ancient Roman Amphitheatre and archaeological treasures
✔ Outstanding seafood restaurants and waterfront cafés
✔ Easy access from Tirana International Airport
✔ Incredible value compared with other Mediterranean destinations

Whether you're looking for a beachfront escape, a cultural city break, or a luxury villa retreat, **DURRËS** offers the perfect combination of history, sunshine, and authentic Albanian hospitality.

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🇦🇱 Planning a trip to Tirana? I've done the hotel stalking so you don't have to.Whether you're looking for a rooftop poo...
05/06/2026

🇦🇱 Planning a trip to Tirana? I've done the hotel stalking so you don't have to.

Whether you're looking for a rooftop pool, a stylish boutique stay, a self-catering apartment or a cosy B&B, these are four of the best-rated places to stay in Albania's vibrant capital.

🏊 HOTEL WITH A POOL

Hotel Mondial

A rooftop pool with panoramic city views, stylish rooms, and one of the best sunset spots in Tirana.

🏡 SELF-CATERING APARTMENT

Skanderbeg Square Center Apartments

With stunning city views and a Superb guest rating, these modern apartments are perfect for travellers who want extra space and the freedom of self-catering, all in a prime location right by Skanderbeg Square.

✨ BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Lot Boutique Hotel

A stylish boutique stay in the heart of Tirana, loved for its elegant rooms, exceptional service, and excellent location within walking distance of the city's top attractions.

☕ B&B

Vila Korani

A charming guesthouse known for its warm hospitality, peaceful atmosphere, and delicious breakfast.

📍 Save this post for your Albania trip.

Your Tirana hotel shouldn't be the plot twist of your holiday 👀🇦🇱

Which one are you choosing: rooftop pool, boutique vibes, apartment living, or homemade breakfast?

🇦🇱 Planning a trip to Albania? Save this post and share it with your travel buddy.🌴Most people discover Albania because ...
04/06/2026

🇦🇱 Planning a trip to Albania? Save this post and share it with your travel buddy.

🌴Most people discover Albania because of photos of Ksamil's turquoise water.

⛱️What many don't realise is that Albania doesn't have one beach destination – it has several, and they all offer something completely different.

💡Some resorts are ideal for families, with long sandy beaches and short airport transfers. Others are better suited to couples looking for boutique hotels, waterfront restaurants and a slower pace of life.

🏖There are beach towns known for nightlife and beach clubs, hidden bays that feel worlds away from the crowds, and Riviera villages where the water rivals some of the most famous destinations in the Mediterranean.

🌊The biggest surprise for many visitors? How much variety there is along a relatively short stretch of coastline.

Swipe through to discover which Albanian beach resort best matches your travel style ➡️

❓️Which one would you choose first?
Follow me to find out more about these beach resorts.

✈️ decisions.❓️ Where would you pick?🇦🇱 Sarande would be my choice via Corfu.💬 Leave your destination in the comments ...
03/06/2026

✈️ decisions.

❓️ Where would you pick?

🇦🇱 Sarande would be my choice via Corfu.

💬 Leave your destination in the comments and let's see which is the most popular.

03/06/2026

✈️ Did you know you can fly DIRECT from the UK to Tirana in as little as 3 hours? 🇦🇱

Albania is quickly becoming one of Europe's hottest destinations — stunning beaches, mountain adventures, vibrant cities, and prices that won't break the bank.

Direct flights to Tirana from the UK:

🇬🇧 London Heathrow — British Airways (Year-round) — 3 hrs
🇬🇧 London Gatwick — Wizz Air (Year-round) — 3 hrs
🇬🇧 London Luton — Wizz Air (Year-round) — 3 hrs
🇬🇧 London Stansted — Ryanair (Year-round) — 3 hrs
🇬🇧 Birmingham — Ryanair (Seasonal) — 3 hrs
🇬🇧 Manchester — Ryanair (Seasonal) — 3 hrs 30 mins
🇬🇧 Liverpool — Ryanair (Seasonal) — 3 hrs 30 mins
🇬🇧 Edinburgh — Ryanair (Seasonal) — 3 hrs 30 mins

🔥 No stopovers. No hassle. Just one flight to one of Europe's most underrated destinations.

💾 SAVE this post for your next holiday planning session.
👯 Tag your travel buddy who still thinks Albania is a hidden secret.
👇 Would you choose Tirana, the Albanian Riviera, or the mountains first?

02/06/2026

That moment you book Albania without checking the map... 😭🇦🇱

"Can't wait to get to my hotel!"

📍 Tirana Airport

📍 Ksamil Resort

🚗 5 HOURS AWAY

Excuse me... FIVE HOURS?! 💀

Nobody talks about the fact that you can land in Albania and still have a whole road trip ahead of you.

The panic was real. 😂

But here's the thing...

Ksamil is one of those places that makes you forget the journey the second you arrive.

🏝️ Crystal-clear water
☀️ Stunning beaches
🍹 Beachfront bars
🐟 Fresh seafood
🌊 Views that look more Caribbean than Europe

And if you want a shortcut, many travellers fly into Corfu and take the ferry across to Sarandë before heading to Ksamil. Much easier. 👀

So tell me...

Would you do a 5-hour transfer for beaches like these? 🤔👇

SAVE this for your Albania trip 🇦🇱
TAG the friend who would have booked this without checking the map 😂

Tirana is one of Europe's most underrated capitals 🇦🇱From colourful streets and fascinating Cold War history to mountain...
02/06/2026

Tirana is one of Europe's most underrated capitals 🇦🇱

From colourful streets and fascinating Cold War history to mountain views and vibrant neighbourhoods, The capital offers the perfect mix of culture, food, and adventure.

📍 Don't miss:
• Skanderbeg Square
• The Pyramid of Tirana
• Bunk'Art
• Dajti Mountain Cable Car
• Pazari i Ri
• Blloku District

Have you visited yet? What was your favourite spot?

✨ Save this post for Tirana tips
❤️ Share with your travel friend
👇 Or tag someone who needs to visit Albania

01/06/2026

☀️✈️ **Alicante for less than the price of a decent takeaway? Go on then...**

Fancy swapping **Devon drizzle** for **Alicante sunshine**? 🌴😎

**Ryanair flights from Exeter to Alicante for just £47 return!**

🛫 **Outbound:** 21:45 Exeter → 01:15 Alicante (FR2797)
🛬 **Return:** 19:55 Alicante → 21:20 Exeter (FR2796)

For **£47 return**, you could be topping up your tan in Spain while everyone back home is debating whether summer has actually arrived. ☀️🍹

⚠️ **Price does not include seat selection or additional luggage.** Standard Ryanair fare conditions apply.

💷 **Price correct as of 01/06/26 at 15:03.** Flight prices can change at any time, so if you're interested, don't hang about!

📢 **This is not an ad, just a travel tip for anyone who fancies some Spanish sunshine without emptying their wallet.**

The European city nobody has told you about: Tirana.While millions of travellers flock to Paris, Rome and Barcelona ever...
01/06/2026

The European city nobody has told you about: Tirana.

While millions of travellers flock to Paris, Rome and Barcelona every year, Albania's capital is quietly becoming one of Europe's most intriguing city breaks.

Think colourful streets, buzzing cafés, fascinating history, mountain views and prices that won't leave your bank account crying.

Tirana isn't packed with crowds or overrun by tourist traps. Instead, it offers something many popular destinations have lost: the feeling that you've discovered somewhere genuinely different.

Spend your days exploring lively squares, sampling Albanian cuisine, and soaking up a city that's reinventing itself at an incredible pace.

If you're looking for a European getaway that's affordable, vibrant and still flying under the radar, Tirana might just be your next trip.

Would you visit Albania's capital? 👇

💡Honestly, no wonder my social media algorithm is like a yoyo.🛫 Yesterday, I went to Torbay Airshow, and all I managed t...
31/05/2026

💡Honestly, no wonder my social media algorithm is like a yoyo.

🛫 Yesterday, I went to Torbay Airshow, and all I managed to film was seven seconds of red arrow action, which isn't worth showing.

💔My dad loved The Red Arrows, so every time I watch them, I always remember him, and the years he spent collecting donations to go towards every air show.

👨‍👩‍👧Yesterday Paignton was so busy and it was lovely to see multi generational families enjoying their day. I miss my dad every single day, and it doesn't matter how many years pass the feeling of loss, never diminishes.

📷 This picture is for you dad. Love always H x

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