When on holiday, it can be very easy to get carried away with booking trips to other locations, spending time in resorts or going to tourist attractions that are close by, but what about exploring the area right on your door step. You may find that there is a beautiful restaurant or hidden little secret garden just round the corner that is not very well known by the tour operators and therefore not recommended to you.
The best way to find these places are by talking to the locals. These people are visitng these types of places on a daily or weekly basis and are often more than happy to share these with you. When planning a trip, study the location before you go. See what is within walking distance of your resort and see if you can find blogs or reviews that have been written by local residences rather than other holiday makers.