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New destinations from Jet2

1st September 2016 By David Pike Leave a Comment

New destinations from Jet2 – Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have launched their biggest ever flights and holidays programme for summer 2017. The leisure airline will offer a massive 7m seats to 57 destinations including new routes to Costa de Almeria (Spain) and Halkidiki (Greece). Flights to Costa de Almeria, their fourteenth Spanish destination and the seventh […]

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Travel – making a stand for business as usual

2nd August 2016 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Travel – making a stand for business as usual – An extended holiday to France – merveilleux France – took us to Poitou-Charentes this year; warmly recommended and, of which, more will appear on Exploring More soon. With the referendum vote still dominating conversation I had expected to hear Brexit more than once during our […]

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Customise your tours with Touriocity

17th May 2016 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Customise your tours with Touriocity – A new bespoke tour guide service has launched online, that promises to change the tour guide industry and open up the world of private city tours to everyone.    Touriocity (www.touriocity.com) specialises in offering affordable, private, bespoke tours in 50+ cities across the world. The website allows travellers to […]

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Children get free pass for Heathrow Express

13th May 2016 By David Pike Leave a Comment

Children get free pass for Heathrow Express – From this spring children travel free on the Heathrow Express. The airport train service has run its ‘Kids go free’ offer in the past for limited periods of time, but now it is a permanent fixture. This is part of the company’s plan to increase the number […]

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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 […]

Lisbon gets into the swing for National Golf Day

With National Golf Day approaching on October 4, now is the perfect time for golf enthusiasts to start planning a trip to Lisbon. Boasting over 20 golf courses across the Lisbon region, the destination offers unparalleled variety, stunning scenery and mild weather, making it the ultimate golfing getaway. To mark National Golf Day, the Lisbon […]

Lubbock, Texas – gateway to the wild west’s frontier spirit 

With a skyline shaped by West Texas sunsets and the soul of the American frontier, Lubbock is much more than a music and cultural hub. It’s the perfect launching point for an unforgettable escape into the wild, wide-open heart of the Texas Panhandle. Just under two hours away lies Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, […]

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Happy travelling

David Pike

Editor – Exploring 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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