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Hail Pompeii – bringing the past back to life

Anyone for tennis?

4th May 2025 By David Pike

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort in northeastern Crete is a holiday centre courting special status for sports tourism. It has recently unveiled facilities that make it Greece’s largest tennis and padel location as well as offering everything you need for your perfect vacation.  It is characterized by an excellent location with sandy beaches, […]

Filed Under: Europe & the Med, Lead story

Overnight Adventures in Isère

25th April 2025 By David Pike

It’s an irresistible invitation to get up close and personal with nature. Stargazing from a special tree-top observatory, trips into the high mountains and watching the sun set and rise from a cliff edge are all on a menu of adventures in France’s Isere region. Breathtaking natural backdrops set the scene for a programme of […]

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Unlocking new destinations to match Japan’s growing tourism appeal

18th April 2025 By David Pike

Visiting Japan has become a bucket-list ambition with growing numbers of travellers. Over the past 25 years visitor figures have soared, from 4m in 2000 to 36m in 2024 – a figure that is expected to rise to 60m by 2030. The projections come from Inside Travel Group, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its InsideJapan […]

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Adventures on offer with roadsurfer

17th April 2025 By David Pike

roadsurfer, Europe’s leading campervan rental service, is redefining the way travellers explore the UK with its latest initiative, ‘Adventure on Your Doorstep’.  Designed to inspire road trip enthusiasts and first-time explorers, their curated UK routes highlight the country’s most breathtaking landscapes, historic landmarks and hidden gems – all from the comfort of a fully equipped […]

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New flights to Far East

17th April 2025 By David Pike

Vietnam Airlines has announced its summer 2025 and winter 2025-26 schedules from London Heathrow.  The APEX five star-rated airline will operate three nonstop flights per week to Hanoi and two per week to Ho Chi Minh City from April 28, before returning to daily flight frequencies from 26 October 2025 – all on next-gen Boeing […]

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Exploring More travel boundaries

15th April 2025 By David Pike

Exploring More travel boundaries – The race to Space and beyond is now a regular feature on TV and in the news. Courtesy of Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos spaceflights are a reality and there’s no shortage of takers (if you’ve got the money!). For most of us, spaceflight is destined to remain […]

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Discovering Roman Britain in style

9th April 2025 By David Pike

It might have been the edge of Empire, home to the furthest flung frontier outposts, but the Romans certainly left a size-12 sandal print on Britain. And fascination with all things Roman – a rich legacy of buildings, fortifications and art – has certainly stood the test of time. So, there’s bound to be plenty […]

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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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Our editorial columns already offer ideas and inspiration for the travelling public and Exploring More Recommended goes one step further, helping you to plan ahead with confidence when looking for quality accommodation and where to have a decent meal.

All establishments listed in Exploring More Recommended have been personally visited and endorsed by members of our reporting team. They score highly for quality, comfort, ambience and value for money.

Happy travelling

David Pike

Editor – Exploring 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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