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Uncovering Edinburgh’s gin history

31st July 2019 By James McDonald Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Now serving – food festivals across the South East

12th July 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Now serving – food festivals across the South East – There’s a mouthwatering menu on offer across the South East of England with a wide range of food, beer and wine festivals throughout the summer and autumn. Many festivals are held over a weekend and offer the perfect excuse to stay over and take a […]

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Walking holidays from Adagio

3rd April 2019 By News Desk Leave a Comment

Walking holidays from Adagio – Explore some of Northumberland’s historic properties and enchanting gardens on a gentle walking holiday from Adagio. Staying in the impressive Macdonald Linden Hall with its 450 acres of private grounds, the itinerary includes a visit to the birthplace of arguably the most famous landscape gardener in English history – Capability […]

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Game of Thrones sets the travel agenda

2nd April 2019 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Game of Thrones sets the travel agenda  – It’s been an epic eight years for Games of Thrones. Since George R R Martin penned A Song of Ice and Fire and the series was first aired on TV in 2011 it has built up a massive international audience. And that has delivered great news for […]

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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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Scotland’s Storybook Trail – a besteller in the making

11th September 2018 By Chris Pike Leave a Comment

Scotland’s Storybook Trail is a besteller in the making – From Peter Rabbit to Peter Pan, Harry Potter to The Howlat, Scotland has inspired some of the world’s best-loved literary creations. Whether it’s history, landscapes, wildlife or even architecture, for decades authors have used some of the country’s greatest assets to create characters that continue to […]

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A Treasure Trail adventure

22nd August 2018 By News Desk Leave a Comment

A Treasure Trail adventure – Here’s a great way to get the whole family outdoors – self-guided treasure trails through the winding backstreets and hidden corners of villages, towns and cities around the country. Crack the clues along the route to unlock incredible stories from the past and solve the mystery at the end. Treasure Trails […]

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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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