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About Olly McPatricks
Olly started off his travels many years ago as a free-spirited young man and is now well and truly settled in to family life in which he makes it his duty to enforce family holiday fun upon the rest of his tribe. His favourite song is 'Come on Ilene' and he can be found singing it in Los Cristianos most years.
Be Surprised by a Holiday in Cornwall
Spend a few days in Cornwall and you’ll soon see that there’s much more than meets the eye. While the region’s wonderful beaches make it a great place for a summer holiday by the sea, Cornwall has plenty more to …
Funny Place Names from Around the World
There is nothing better than getting a cheap laugh at someone else’s expense. And in this vein, we at Beat the Brochure have decided to rundown through some of the daftest place names imaginable – but don’t worry, we have …
Tell us your Favourite Winter Destinations!
The trees are bare, the temperature is dropping and Christmas adverts are starting to appear on our screens – all telltale signs that winter is fast approaching. But just because the beaches in many parts of the world are deserted …
Top 3 Thrill-Seeker Destinations
The premise of ‘things to do before you die’ is so big that you can find suggestions across the internet. But, when it comes to adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers, the list can be harder to fill. From the possibility …
A Family Holiday Survival Guide
The saying “you can’t please all of the people all of the time” never rings truer than on a family holiday. The best you can hope for is to “please all of the people some of the time”. Here’s how! …
Top 5 Reasons to Take a Cruise
For those who have never taken a cruise but are thinking about doing so, here are five compelling reason that a cruise is a great way to take a holiday. Your Holiday Dollar goes Further The cruise fare covers almost …
5 People You’ll Always See at the Airport
Airports bring together people from all over the world. Seeing children from China mingling with old nuns from Ireland is a sight to behold. Yet no matter how diverse an airport maybe, there are always certain types of people who …
The Perfect Peak District Escape
The Peak District National Park is one of the best places in Britain to enjoy the great outdoors. The 555 square mile park, located in an upland area of central and northern England, was the first area in the UK …
5 Travel Google Plus Pages to Follow
Whilst for many the jury is still out in regards to Google Plus, as each day goes by more and more people, bloggers and brands are migrating to the social platform as its importance seems to grow. Whilst to some …
New York Food Challenges
With the ever popular Man vs. Food showcasing the best eating challenges across North America and beyond, we at Beat the Brochure could not think of a better place to head to then New York City if you fancy a …
Prague Nightlife Revealed
Are you looking for a city break which during the day has plenty of culture, sights and attractions to keep you busy, whilst also having a jumping nightlife as soon as the sun goes down? There has been a lot …
Getting the Most out of your iPad on Holiday
Are you someone who loves to travel? If you do, and if you have an iPad, you’ll find that travel couldn’t be easier. Take a few moments to check out these iPad apps that allow you to make the most …
Top 5 things to do in Greece
What do you get when you combine world-class beaches, turquoise blue waters, beach bars, quaint ancient towns and stretches of wild terrain to explore? Greece is the answer you are looking for. Holidays to Greece are perfect for Summer breaks …
No Women Wanted in Sexist BBC Sports Personality of 2011
Tomorrow night the BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be announced. Usually the award ceremony is a straightforward celebration of outstanding individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the world of sport. However, this year the event has …
10 Most Passionate Sports Fans in the World
There are plenty of sports fanatics out there who will tell you they are the world’s biggest fan for this team or that sports star, but there are a few individuals and fan groups who truly stand out.
Barcelona with Kids
Barcelona is tourist attraction central, there are plenty of museums, monuments, architecture and galleries to keep anyone occupied for days. However, anyone who has traveled with kids will know that these attractions don’t always keep the mind occupied for long …
Las Vegas ‘All you can eat’ buffet guide
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas so go forth and over-indulge at the infamous all you can eat buffets. Whatever you budget, or taste in food there is a Las Vegas all you can eat buffet for you so …
