Pakistan, June 28 -- You want sunshine - even deep into October - but aren't keen to go too far to find it. In fact, you've ruled out anything much more than three hours away, especially with young children in tow.

You're looking for friendly people, a lively night scene, beaches, wildlife, spectacular scenery, and if a language barrier can be avoided, then so much the better. Oh, and a decent cuppa would be wonderful.

Well, wave those Union Flags, raise those glasses of warm ale and get down to Gibraltar, where you'll be doing your bit to support a self-governing British Overseas Territory, which Spain would love to get its hands on. What's more, there have been no coronavirus-based deaths on the peninsula and we are now free to come a...