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Saddle up for spectacular Iceland

2nd April 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Saddle up for spectacular Iceland – Exploring Iceland offers a 5 day tour on horseback to explore the captivating landscape in and around the famous Thingvellir National Park. The tour takes you straight into the breathtaking Rift Valley, through lava fields, over highland plateaus with breathtaking mountain views and along lovely lake shores of south […]

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Walking the Greek islands with Trekking Hellas

12th March 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Walking the Greek islands with Trekking Hellas  – Trekking Hellas is offering an 8 days/7 nights hiking tour to the Andros and Tinos Islands in Greece. During the tour, guests have the chance to explore magnificent paths and trails with breathtaking views, discover traditional Greek villages and the unique Cycladic architecture and history. The Cyclades […]

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Partners in wine – vineyards of the Surrey Hills

11th March 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Partners in wine – vineyards of the Surrey Hills – Five award winning vineyards have announced a special launch weekend on June 8 and 9 to celebrate the formation of a new English wine region – ‘Vineyards of the Surrey Hills.’ The collective of top producers, located in the glorious Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding […]

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Cruising the waterways of Myanmar

5th March 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Cruising the waterways of Myanmar – As Myanmar continues to edge open its door to the outside world, travellers are losing no time to accept an invitation to discover more. The ‘no entry’ signs went up after Myanmar (then Burma) gained independence from the British in 1948, and it’s remained a land cloaked in myth […]

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Miro museum in Palma back in business

24th January 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Miro museum in Palma back in business – The museum honouring the life and work of Catalan artist Joan Miró, located in the Balearic Capital of Palma, has reopened after extensive renovations. Designed by Miró’s friend Josep Lluis Sert – the workshop, connected to his house – became the artist’s main studio in 1956, and […]

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Central America beckons for UK travellers

24th January 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Central America beckons for UK travellers – Central America is set to become a favourite destination for UK travellers seeking to visit more than one country in one trip. Here’s the Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) list of some of the best new tours due to launch this year including volcano experiences, city trips and […]

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Botswana shines as the best for safari holidays

22nd January 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Botswana shines as the best for safari holidays – Botswana has been chosen as the ultimate safari destination on the African continent. Reviews from safari-goers around the globe were scrutinised in a wide-ranging analysis carried out by Safari Bookings. The results from a panel of experts, showed that Botswana’s rich wildlife and the contrasting landscapes, […]

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Inspirational trips that explore the world by train

If it were possible to turn back the clock and reverse controversial political decisions, it’s a safe bet that the railway closures of the 60s would be at the top of the list. Sixty years on and an undiminished nostalgia for steam is now coupled with a growing demand for rail experiences. Both are excellently […]

Hail Pompeii – bringing the past back to life

However many TV programmes, documentaries you have watched, articles you have read about Pompeii, nothing quite prepares you for the real thing. For almost 300 years, when serious archaeological investigations began, this ancient Roman town, lying south-east of Naples in Italy’s Campania region,has been delivering an unfolding and compelling story of life and death. Decimated […]

Taking a slow boat to a world of discovery

Cruising at just four-miles-per-hour aboard a canal boat is often described as the ‘fastest way to slow down.’  As a relaxing way to take a break and explore new locations a canal holiday is hard to beat.                     And Britain provides a backdrop to some of […]

Five star fun for every generation

It’s fair to say that visitors to the award winning Pine Cliffs Resort in Portugal are spoilt for choice when planning their holiday diaries. Sharing a stretch of stunning coastline on the Algarve, Pine Cliffs has become a popular choice for families with the sat-nav set for extra-special. There’s a wide range of family activities […]

Oyster Tours Ahoy on Argyll Coast!

Oban’s very own ‘Oyster Lady’, Judith Vajk, is offering guests a new foodie experience to learn all about oysters on the Argyll coast. Have you always wanted to learn how to shuck an oyster? Or do you need to improve your shucking skills?  Guests are now being offered a unique behind-the-scenes look to discover more […]

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Just the ticket for a luxury run from Paris to Istanbul

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains will soon welcome guests on their inaugural Paris to Istanbul voyage with four departure dates for 2025, in either direction.  The eight-day odyssey traversing seven countries on the gorgeous Danube Express train marks a significant milestone, showcasing Golden Eagle’s growing success and dedication to expanding its European tours. With a focus […]

Chester is a stellar attraction

The Romans knew a good thing when they saw it – and the roots they planted to establish the fortress town of Deva have returned a golden legacy for modern day Chester. Today this captivating city, ringed by historic red sandstone walls that provide a magnificent walk and the perfect way to take in all […]

Where do we go from here?

The past two years have, without doubt, brought the worst of times for those who love to travel. It’s been a recurring nightmare for everyone working and operating in the travel industry – empty airports, empty beaches, cruise ships in quarantine and holiday hot spots forced into cold storage. And it been nothing short of […]

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