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Cycling Europe the e-asy way

The Loire Valley’s leading ladies

18th July 2019 By Yvonne Ridley Leave a Comment

The Loire Valley’s leading ladies – The lure of the wonderful Loire region is always strong. But there’s an extra magnetic pull this year to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Catherine de Medici (owner of chateaux at Chaumont and Chenonceau above). More female figures held power in France during the Renaissance than […]

Filed Under: Europe & the Med, Lead story

Celebrating spring in Galacia

29th January 2019 By Yvonne Ridley Leave a Comment

Celebrating spring in Galacia – Celebrate spring with uplifting walks through the camellia adorned gardens of Galicia as part of Adagio‘s new 7-night gentle walking holiday ‘Pazos and Gardens of Galicia‘. The region is famed for its traditional Pazos or manor houses, once the homes of kings and nobility, and their impressive gardens, which are especially […]

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Scotland’s Storybook Trail – a besteller in the making

11th September 2018 By Yvonne Ridley 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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Seasonal spectaculars at the treasure houses of England

29th August 2016 By Yvonne Ridley Leave a Comment

Seasonal spectaculars at the treasure houses of England – The treasure houses of England feature some of the most beautiful formal gardens and parkland in England. From Flower Festivals to Victorian Gardeners and Living History, there is much for garden-lovers to enjoy this summer. Among the best are:- Beaulieu has a Topiary Display running throughout […]

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A turbulent start to 2020 for travel industry

A turbulent start to 2020 for travel industry – So far, it’s been a very bumpy ride for the travel industry this year. And all the signs point to further tourism turbulence over the next few months as the fallout from the coronavirus continues to unfold. Shall we book or shall we wait – that‘s […]

Cycling Europe the e-asy way

Cycling Europe the e-asy way – Explore has the perfect e-bike cycling trips for those worried about punishing uphill climbs and sore legs. Boost your peddle power while still enjoying the incredible scenery on our most exciting cycling trips, from circumnavigating Mount Etna to cycling through vineyards in the Douro Valley. Cycling the Baltic States […]

Saving finest view at Blenheim Palace

Saving finest view at Blenheim Palace – A massive civil engineering project to help save the ‘finest view in England’ is set to get under way at Blenheim Palace later this year. The multi-million pound project will see more than 300,000 cubic metres of silt – enough to fill Wembley Stadium – removed from the […]

Culture calls from Dresden

Culture calls from Dresden – After seven years of part-closure and extensive renovation work, Dresden’s Old Masters Picture Gallery will officially reopen to visitors on February 29 – including a special late-night opening on February 28 and free admission until 1 March. Located in the Semper building gallery wing of Dresden’s Zwinger Palace, the Old […]

Bridge building at the Budock Vean Hotel

Bridge building at the Budock Vean Hotel – If you know your Major Suit Fits from your Splinters and Weak Twos but need some confidence for putting them into action, a new Bridge holiday at the Budock Vean Hotel on Cornwall’s Helford River could be just the trick. For 25 years scores of keen competitors […]

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Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s

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 […]

A Liverpool date with Michael Bublé

A Liverpool date with Michael Bublé – Grammy Award-winning global superstar, Michael Bublé is in the middle of one of his biggest ever world tours, taking in 108 shows across 22 countries and three continents.  He makes a welcome return to the UK in the run up to Christmas, with shows at the M&S Bank […]

Golf breaks in the Dordogne

Golf breaks in the Dordogne – Golfers can take advantage of the most affordable golf in Europe when staying at Souillac Golf & Country Club this spring and summer – with seven-night unlimited golf breaks available from just €175 per person. Souillac’s breathtaking location in France’s Dordogne Valley is matched by great value breaks  for […]

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