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Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s

8th November 2019 By James McDonald Leave a Comment

Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s – They are turning the clock back at Blenheim Palace to celebrate a famously decadent decade. Running from 15th February to 13th April, 2020, ‘Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s’ offers a fascinating insight into the heady world of the upper classes – not surprisingly […]

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Christmas trail at Belton House says it with willow

10th October 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Christmas trail at Belton House says it with willow – Lincoln-based willow artist Alison Walling is creating a series of bespoke installations for the new light trail Christmas at Belton. Running from November 28 to December 30, visitors can follow a magical mile-long trail within the National Trust Gardens of Belton House, Lincolnshire. Walling is […]

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Have we Scot a good read for you

1st October 2019 By James McDonald Leave a Comment

Have we Scot a good read for you – Scotland’s literary legacy is appreciated all over the world and Scottish book festivals are lining up as bestsellers this autumn. They attract authors and audiences from across the globe and there’s a feast of  inaugural festivals coming onto the scene this year, alongside the well-established stalwarts. […]

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Walking in Wales

1st October 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Walking in Wales – The Wales Coast Path has launched a free augmented reality (AR) app, alongside new family-friendly walking trails, aimed at encouraging people of all ages to get out and enjoy the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. The app promotes the world’s first uninterrupted path along a national coast and features visuals, informative stories […]

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More to explore at Dynamic Earth this autumn

30th September 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

More to explore at Dynamic Earth this autumn – Visitors to Edinburgh’s five star visitor attraction, Dynamic Earth, will get more than they bargained for this October, as a day ticket can be upgraded to an Annual Explorer Pass at no additional cost.   From September 28 to November 3, anyone who buys a full price […]

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Half term and Halloweeen across the South East

26th September 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Half term and Halloweeen across the South East – Jack on the Green 2019. A night of light and lanterns in a lit trail around Beach House Park at Worthing between 6pm and 8.30 pm (20 and 21 October). Same Sky will be running free craft workshops on both days between 2pm and 4pm at […]

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Tutankhamun set to dazzle again in London

23rd September 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Tutankhamun set to dazzle again in London – It was one of those memorable occasions that live with you the rest of your life – coming face-to-face with the golden death mask of Tutankhamun. The star of the show at the Tutankhamun exhibition, staged at the British Museum getting on for half a century ago, […]

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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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