Crete’s premier boutique-style hotel for independent solo travellers has launched its 2023 season with a series of inspiring themed breaks. Activities range from a Walking Week with the chance to explore off-the-beaten-track routes across Western Crete, to a relaxing Yoga and Wellbeing Week. For those looking to be creative, the Mistral Hotel in Maleme near […]
Activity breaks in Crete
Four wheels good – two wheels better
Combining travel and one of the UK’s favourite sporting pastimes has proved to be a marriage made in heaven. The chance to discover new places and experiences at your own pace – as a one-off break or part of a longer holiday – is becoming an increasingly popular option. Providing the passport to the perfect […]
Calida coastline for perfect dives
The Costa Cálida region of Murcia has unveiled its first ever diving route, the ‘I RutaSub’. The route consists of nine dives and aims to promote the five diving areas of the Costa Cálida, including the two protected marine reserves of Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas and Cabo Tiñoso. The Region of Murcia has an extensive […]
Flying high in the Algarve
The Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival in Sagres, Algarve takes place from October 1 to 5 this autumn. The event promises a packed programme of mostly free activities, for all ages and tastes, including, birdwatching and bird-ringing sessions, guided tours, talks and educational workshops, walks and boat trips. The programme is now live on […]
Autumn afloat on the canals
A canal boat holiday sounds like an enticing way to take in autumnal splendours on offer along waterways throughout the UK. Narrowboats are like floating holiday cottages, with everything holiday-makers need on board for a self-catering adventure and canal boat specialists, Drifters, offer a fabulous choice for travellers. Drifters fleet of 550 narrowboats is available […]
Set sail with Andante
At last – a chance to broaden our horizons. And those with a special interest in the past will welcome the exceptional portfolio of travel offers announced by award-winning tour operator Andante Travels. Andante has added an exciting river itinerary to its growing cruise programme that explores the archaeology of the Rhône in France. This […]
Suffolk Walking Festival – the perfect post Covid pick-me-up
One of the UK’s longest running and most popular Walking Festivals in back in business after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. Suffolk Walking Festival, which runs between 14th to the 29th May 2022 and is now in its 14th year, boasts over 70 guided walks. It covers over 400 miles, traversing open countryside, outstanding […]
