Ultimate travel kicks on Route 66 – It is known as the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America and the Mother Road – but we know it best as Route 66. The highway dates back to 1926 and became part of popular culture 40 years or so later when The Rolling Stones included […]
Ultimate travel kicks on Route 66
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes – We are lucky enough never too far away from a literary anniversary in the UK. So, here’s a selection of bookshelf favourites that might provide the basis of a holiday sequel. 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone June will mark 20 years since the […]
Promenades and pleasure walking in the footsteps of Jane Austen
I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of having to like them Promenades and pleasure walking in the footsteps of Jane Austen – One wonders what Jane Austen would make of the army of Janeites – the term adopted by Austen devotees – who will be on […]
Taste traditional Florida magic at New Smyrna Beach
Taste traditional Florida magic at New Smyrna Beach – When it comes to our favourite US destinations Florida usually wins hands down. The Sunshine State has an abundance of A-list attractions from Disneyland and the Everglades to the Kennedy Space. But there’s a whole lot more to explore once you scratch the surface and take […]
Eurocamp launches luxury accommodation
Eurocamp launches luxury accommodation – Holidaymakers will have even more variety next summer as Eurocamp adds a new luxury accommodation type to its offer for 2017. The Azure boasts a contemporary design with plenty of space and a flexible living, cooking and dining area. The large decked terrace makes this holiday home the ideal accommodation […]
The enduring celebration of Che Guevara
The enduring celebration of Che Guevara – There was a time when the bearded image of Che Guevara was every bit a fixture in student digs and on university campuses as The Beatles, Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Today, the same image (and the man) continues to enjoy celebrity status and the 50th anniversary of his […]
Holidaymakers put currency woes behind them
Holidaymakers put currency woes behind them – British holidaymakers have put currency blues behind them when it comes to getaway plans for 2017. Nearly 34 million people in Britain (66% of adults) are planning overseas holiday escapes during 2017 revealing a resilience in the overseas holiday market despite a significant fall in the value of […]