LIZ BIRD gives us a run down of the top ten places to make a stop off in the Mediterranean

1 CAPTIVATING KYRENIA
With its quaint Mediterranean harbour, huge Crusader castle and cobbled alleyways, Kyrenia is the perfect base to explore northern Cyprus's array of unspoilt beaches and impressive historical sites.

Direct Traveller (0845 123 5383/ www.directtraveller.com) offers seven nights at the four-star Ship Inn Hotel from £349pp (two sharing), half-board.

P rice includes return flights from various UK airports and transfers.

Departures May 22 to June 5.

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2 IBIZA CALLING
Santa Eulalia is the perfect choice for a quieter holiday away from the frenetic nightlife of Ibiza Town or San Antonio.

Walk the palm-lined prom that runs the length of the sandy beach. The resort is renowned for its restaurants, pretty marina and exclusive shops.

Direct Holidays (0844 879 8191/ www.directholidays.co.uk) offers seven nights at Hotel Riomar from £398pp (two sharing), half-board.

Price includes return flights from B irmingham. Departs May 26.

3 HEAVENLY HIKES
At the family-run Hostal Dragonera in San Telmo, Mallorca, you can enjoy escorted walks in the hills around S'Arraco or take a short boat ride to the nature reserve on Dragonera Island or trips to Valldemossa and Palma.

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays (01707 331 133/www.ramblersholidays.co.uk) offers seven nights from £645pp (two sharing), half-board. Price includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. Departs May 22.

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4 CYPRUS UNEARTHED
Explore the ancient city of Salamis, w ith archaeological finds dating from the Bronze Age, staying at the Salamis Bay Conti in Famugusta. The four-star hotel is on its own private beach and has a lagoon-style pool, gym, sauna, Turkish bath and tennis courts.

Cyprus Paradise (0203 150 0920/ www.cyprusparadise.com) offers seven nights from £399pp (two sharing), half-board. Price includes transfers and return flights from various UK airports.

5 COACH IT
Tossa de Mar is a pretty Costa Bravan resort with cobbled streets, an ancient castle and a spectacular mountainous hinterland. The nearby nature reserve of Sa Riera Park has a Mediterranean forest, river and lake.

Shearings Holidays (0844 824 6351/ www.shearings.com) offers seven nights at the Hotel Costa Brava from £359pp (two sharing), half-board.

P rice includes return overnight coach travel. Departures throughout May.

6 BOUTIQUE TURKEY
The charming old town of Fethiye is located on Turkey's beautiful southern coast with watersports and excellent diving available on the stunning Calis beach. Close to the beach lies the Yacht Boutique Hotel with its stylish, simply furnished rooms, pool and a romantic rooftop restaurant and bar.

Classic Collection Holidays (0800 008 7288/www.classic-collection.co.uk) offers seven nights from £676pp (two sharing), B&B. Price includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. Departs May 19.

7 HALF-TERM HEAVEN
Keep the whole family entertained at Camping La Chapelle parc in the foothills of the Pyrenees in Languedoc.
The site is a short walk from the popular Argelès-Plage beach and close to lively Argelès with its many cafés, restaurants and bars. Back at base, swim in the pool, enjoy the waterslides or join in with football and rounders.

Eurocamp (0844 406 0402/www.eurocamp.co.uk) offers seven nights in a Superior mobile home from £765 (sleeps seven), self-catering.

Price includes return ferry between Portsmouth and Caen. Departures from May 29.

8 SIDE OR BUST
Soak up culture in the bustling resort of Side, famous for having the largest amphitheatre in Anatolia. There's also a museum in the old Roman baths and the magnificently positioned temples of Apollo and Athena with top sea views.
Monarch Holidays (0871 423 8642/ www.monarch.co.uk) offers seven nights at the Cats Garden Apartments from £215pp (four sharing), selfcatering. Price includes return flights from Manchester. Departs May 18.

9 MENORCAN DREAM
The Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa is perched on a hill overlooking the Bay of Arenal close to one of the island's best beaches, Arenal d'en Castell, with its pale sands.

The hotel has a pool, sauna, games room and entertainment. Explore the island's capital Mahón with its quaint harbour and the picture-postcard fishing village of Fornells.

Thomson (0871 231 4691/www.thomson.co.uk) offers 14 nights from £594pp (two sharing), half-board. Price includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. Departs May 28.

10 MAGICAL MALLORCA
Entertain the family at Bouganvilla Park, a lively resort village a mile from Sa Coma beach. The hotel has two free-form pools, volleyball, a tennis court, nightly entertainment, kids' club and separate children's pool.

Airtours (0844 871 6636/www.airtours.co.uk) offers seven nights from £399pp (two sharing), all inclusive. Price includes return flights from Gatwick. Departs May 24.