When it comes to holiday destinations , we in the UK are truly spoilt for choice, with continental Europe practically on our doorstep. It's precisely why people travel from the far corners of the globe to settle here - drawn by the unrivalled access to a continent they might otherwise never explore. Each year, my mum and I jet off together for a blissful and adventurous getaway, with me desperate to return to Italy while Mum was keen to add a fresh destination to her ever-growing list.