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The ultimate break with Grape Escapes

3rd August 2016 By David Pike Leave a Comment

The ultimate break with Grape Escapes – Leading wine tour operator Grape Escapes are delighted to announce the launch of their longest package wine holiday – the Grand European Wine Tour. An incredible 15-days spread across five different premium wine regions, this is the ultimate break for wine lovers, and is available throughout the year […]

Just the ticket for top French summer escapes

The French know their wine, their cheese … and their incredible holiday destinations. Rather than resorting to a Google search to plan your summer escape like countless other eager travellers, ask a local. Or better yet, let Helen Schenck, an American in the Paris Rail Europe office, put you on the right track. She’s tapped […]

Medieval magnificence at Melrose

We have a visionary King David 1 to thank for an outstanding group of historic monuments located across the Scottish Borders. When he wasn’t marching armies south to consolidate his kingdom’s boundaries, he found solice in indulging a deeply religious side. Around 900 years he was the driving force behind the establishment of a trio […]

Algarve takes the plunge with a first underwater art show

Divers heading for the Algarve are in for an added treat this autumn. Less than two kilometres off the coast of Albufeira, an exciting new underwater art exhibition has been unveiled. The ‘EDP Art Reef’ project is the first of its kind in the country and features work by the famous Portuguese Graffiti and street […]

The ultimate fishing adventure

It’s the adventure trip of a lifetime for fishing fanatics – a challenge you won’t want to be the one that got away! The Tribal Fishing Experience is a bespoke fishing experience offering anglers the opportunity of a lifetime – to fish the enthralling waters of the River Nile. Across ten jam-packed days participants will […]

Having a whale of a time in Wales

Cadw – the Welsh Government’s historic environment service – is serving up a packed programme of family activities for the May half-term break. From May 27 to June 4, Cadw sites – including an ancient fortress, abbeys and castles, are playing host to a wide range of historical and cultural activities providing an exciting and fun […]

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Happy travelling

David Pike

Editor – Exploring More

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