Botswana shines as the best for safari holidays – Botswana has been chosen as the ultimate safari destination on the African continent. Reviews from safari-goers around the globe were scrutinised in a wide-ranging analysis carried out by Safari Bookings. The results from a panel of experts, showed that Botswana’s rich wildlife and the contrasting landscapes, […]
Botswana shines as the best for safari holidays
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen – Copenhagen has been named the world’s top city for travellers in 2019 by world-leading travel authority Lonely Planet. The city receives the accolade in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019, the highly anticipated annual collection of the best travel destinations, trends, journeys and experiences to have in the year ahead. “Denmark’s […]
A journey to the unexpected
A journey to the unexpected – The chances of ever visiting most of the destinations in Travis Elborough’s latest travel book are remote, to say the least. The locations that are brought out of the shadows for examination in his Atlas of the Unexpected would challenge the most intrepid travellers – not to mention the […]
Dive and drive on Murcia’s Cost Calida
Dive and drive on Murcia’s Costa Calida – Combined golf and diving breaks will be on offer at Murcia’s Costa Calida next year. Whether an expert at each, or neither, there will be an opportunity to embrace both sports while also experiencing all the sights for which the region has become renowned. There are 22 […]
Making tracks for the intoxicating Jura
Making tracks for the Jura – For some, mention Jura and thoughts turn to a fine Scottish whisky. Broaden those boundaries and Jura throws up something very different – and far more intoxicating. You have arrived in eastern France, in a region of Burgundy-Franche-Comte that is made for outdoor pursuits, the Grand Traversee du Jura […]
Normandy sets the table for an autumnal feast
Normandy sets the table for an autumnal feast – Normandy is a food lover’s paradise, particularly in autumn. And its so easy to hop across the Channel to reach food festivals that take place across the region. Here’s our pick of Norman festivals: September 29-30: Festival Toute la Mer sur un Plateau (Granville) Just an […]
La Palma Walking Festival
La Palma Walking Festival – The La Palma International Hiking and Walking Festival returns this year for it’s much anticipated 10th edition taking place from 12-14 October. Known as the ‘pretty island’ for its impressive volcanic landscapes, lush green laurel forests and its starry night skies, the island is an undisturbed haven for walkers with […]