Uncovering Edinburgh’s gin history – Real Mary King’s Close, the five-star visitor attraction located underneath Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile, has teamed up with local herb and gin experts – The Old Curiosity Distillery – to offer unique gin-tasting tours. Paying homage to the famous illicit gin trade of 18th century Edinburgh and the plague doctors […]
Uncovering Edinburgh’s gin history
Picture perfect in Albi
Picture perfect in Albi – Travellers following the artistic genius of Toulouse Lautrec should set the sat-nav for Albi in southwest France. The beautiful town in Occitanne is the artist’s birthplace and home to the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum (http://musee-toulouse-lautrec.com), where the largest public collection of his work in the world is on display. The museum, in […]
Cycle the ‘Grand Tour’ greats in Hautes Pyrenees
Cycle the ‘Grand Tour’ greats in Hautes Pyrenees, France – Located in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrenees, L’Ancienne Poste offers a unique, luxurious and fully catered base for cycling enthusiasts. L’Ancienne Poste is a fully renovated lodge, formerly the village Post Office, in the village of Avajan, with all ensuite rooms and offering a very […]
Whale watching in Canada
Whale watching in Canada – When it comes to whale watching destinations, the Arctic isn’t always the first place that springs to mind. However, it’s home to 17 different types of whales that inhabit these waters and three species – beluga, bowhead whales and narwhal – live there year round. The elusive narwhal, often called […]
Freedom of the road in Australia
Freedom of the road in Australia – Nearly 750,000 Brits make the journey to Australia every year: many to renew family ties, to follow sporting rivalries and to explore one of the world’s most fascinating travel destinations. For those opting for the explore option the land down under has never been more accessible. Exploring Australia […]
Hot shot golf courses from Orizonte
Hot shot golf courses from Orizonte – Quinta do Peru has further enhanced its reputation as one of the top golfing venues in Portugal after being singled out for special recognition in the ‘Leading Courses’ Golfers’ Choice rankings for the second year running. The highly acclaimed 18-hole venue, part of the Orizonte – Lisbon Golf group, received a ‘recommended’ certificate from top […]
Scottish Borders Walking Festival returns to Hawick
Scottish Borders Walking Festival returns to Hawick– The Scottish Borders Walking Festival is proving popular again, with Hawick hosting this year’s week-long event. A total of 26 walks are being held in and around the Teviotdale town from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 September, with eight already sold out. However, a number of interesting walks […]