A local taverna where food and wine flow, a seaside campsites, a little-known village: what's your tip for having a great stay in Greece on a budget?

The overall winner of the 2013 photo competition will win an outstanding photography holiday in Canada and the standard of entries so far this year has been very high. This month's theme is costume

Fantastic colours and composition in this great shot by Juan. Martin Henrik also has some well captured images in the group - well worth checking out. Grab a cuppa and settle in for five minutes

So pleased to have new local Eloise in the beautiful Spanish city, giving the insider track on everything from food to museums. In fact all our locals are pretty good at knowing those secret places

Sintra, Cascais and Portinho all offer tempting holiday excursions that are a short drive or train ride from Lisbon. Check in to see how you can spend a day out of the city

If you've always wondered where Cornwall's tourist free beaches are, or the best pub for a local ale, then we've just hooked up with the best local in the area. Glad to have her on board in time for summer!

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We've got an award on Been there which aims to throw the spotlight on the oft recommended. If you know a great little place that has yet to wear the 'Been there recommends' badge, then tip, tip, tip

Passport, money, keys are all very good. But before you head off on your eagerly anticipated holiday, check out our handy travel guides with themes ranging from backpacking to glamming it up in NYC