Hands up who's seen the sitcom Benidorm? I love watching it - not because I think it's comedy genius (although I confess I do find it quite funny) but because it's set on holiday. As a bit of a telly addict, a TV programme that caters to my holiday obsession is my idea of heaven! Death in Paradise is perfect viewing and I loved The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (combining crime drama and holidays with TV? Life can't get better!). I've started watching Neighbours again in preparation for next year's planned trip to Australia, and I mourn the days of Holiday and Wish You Were Here. What happened to them?! I'll even confess to Sunburn (remember that?) and Eldorado being guilty pleasures in the past (but don't tell anyone!). It's not so much about getting ideas for future holidays (although that's always good) - it's more about watching somewhere hot and sunny, that is as far removed from rainy old England as possible. If I can't get some sun and relaxation myself, then watching it on the telly is the next best thing. Basically, I love a bit of sun-based escapism, and Benidorm fits neatly into that box. That said, as anyone who's seen it would understand, it didn't exactly encourage me to visit the Costa Blanca...
Read my next blog to find out whether Benidorm lived up to my expectations!
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