Cruising the Croatian coastline – It’s one of the most dramatic and engaging coastlines in Europe, ticking all the boxes for tourists and holiday operators alike. Shearings Holidays is the latest to offer travellers a chance to experience he Croatian coastline in close-up with five new cruise itineraries between now and early October 2018. Aboard intimate, […]
Cruising the Croatian coastline
Semur-en-Auxois – La Fontaignotte
Semur-en-Auxois – La Fontaignotte – There’s a twinkle in the eye of Charles Gassot as I quiz him about his restaurant and B&B in historic Semur-en-Auxois. He had made a cordial introduction during our meal at La Fontaignotte and I made a mental note that he had formerly worked in the film industry and a […]
Via Vercingetorix – all roads lead to Alesia
Beautiful Burgundy – home to some of the world’s finest vineyards (and tours a plenty), where you’ll find more chateaux than any other region in France, countryside that is made for enjoyment, dotted with delightful towns and cities….and then, there’s history. Via Vercingetorix – all roads lead to Alesia – Amid the rolling hillsides around […]
Wales rolls out the Year of the Sea
Wales rolls out its Year of the Sea – Visit Wales is rolling out a special celebration through 2018 – the Year of the Sea. If you have ever wanted to take a closer look at this great country then its captivating coastlines are all the inspiration you need. A trip anywhere along the Welsh […]
Turkey boosted by latest tourism figures
Turkey boosted by latest tourism figures – Turkey may be putting troubled times on the tourism front behind them. The Turkish Statistical Institution (Turk Stat) has unveiled its latest report showing Turkish tourism revenue rebounded by 18.9% year-on-year in 2017. Reaching its peak in 2014 with a record-breaking 34 billion USD, tourism revenues dropped drastically […]
When it’s spring again…Keukenhof calls
When it’s spring again…Keukenhof calls – Planning a visit to Holland this springtime? Then don’t miss the chance to visit Keukenhof, the most famous and largest flower park in the world and lies not far from Amsterdam. Keukenhof opens its doors in March, when more than 7m flowers are on show – a collection of […]
Half term heaven with One Off Places
Half term heaven with One Off Places – February half term is just round the corner and here’s a few suggestions from One Off Places on how you can make the most of the break. Country House Cottage, Somerset (3 beds / sleeps up to 8) – £345 OFF A chic little bolthole in the […]
