Saunton Sands is a North Devon delight
From the moment we pulled into the North Devon hotel's reception area and were greeted by jovial doorman Neil Tynan, suitably attired in a top hat and smart tailed coat, we were made to feel at home.
View ArticleTravel: Enjoying Barcelona on a two day break
After spending two action-packed days in Barcelona and staying at an inimitably extravagant hotel, travel writer Ruth Brindle offers her guide on what to do whether there for business, pleasure or with...
View ArticleTravel: Belgium gets ready for festivals galore
On May 26-28, Belgium's capital city will come alive with the sound of jazz. The annual Brussels Jazz Marathon sees live performances taking place at Grand Place, Sablon Square, Saint-Catherine Square,...
View ArticleTravel: A world of pure imagination
I think Willy Wonka said it best with the words “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination, take a look and you’ll see into your imagination.”
View ArticleThe Adventurer, The Unwinder… five types of holidaymaker
Millions of us know exactly what we are going to do on holiday - absolutely nothing.
View ArticleFlight delay predictions ahead of half-term bank holiday
Thousands of Brits jetting off on city breaks this weekend could be faced with flight delays to popular European destinations.
View ArticleTravel: Salty cows, ginning cats and a speckled hen
Following the success of last month’s Taste of Cheshire Awards, Cheshire Country Holidays has launched a brand-new package called Cheshire Foodies which is inspired by the gastronomical history of the...
View ArticleTravel: Get on your bike with Chapters
The annual Bike Awareness Week, taking place this year from 10th to 18th June, is the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. As well as encouraging ‘every day cycling for everyone’, it...
View ArticleTravel: Antarctic cruising season set to break records
Antarctica is hotter than ever according to the latest figures released by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators who recorded a 15 percent increase in visitors travelling to...
View ArticleBrits could be banned from all-inclusive holidays - unless they stop making...
Brits could be banned from going on all-inclusive holidays abroad unless they stop making fake food poisoning claims, tour operators have warned.
View ArticleThe average holidaymaker’s suitcase contains items worth over £3k
The average holidaymaker jets off to the sunshine with a suitcase crammed full of more than £3,000 worth of tech, toiletries and tanning products, it has emerged.
View ArticleTravel: Flanders Fields remembers the fallen
The year 2017 is set to be an historic one for Belgium and Flanders Field in particular, for a programme of commemorative exhibitions and events is taking place to mark the 100th anniversary of the...
View ArticleA quarter of holidaymakers have struck disaster in Spain
Spain is the holiday destination where you are most likely to fall ill or have your passport or money stolen, according to new research.
View ArticleTravel: Enjoying the world's best gin… it's in Cornwall!
The world's best gin is from Cornwall… well that's according to the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
View ArticleTravel: Mountain holidays are not just about skiing
Travel journalist Jan Henderson forsakes the winter Alpine ski slopes for the joys of a summer break in Austria’s Lakes and Mountains.
View ArticleTravel: Gold award for British holiday company
HF Holidays has a proud history spanning over 100 years and throughout that time it has had to move with the times. After a century of changes, the ethos at the heart of its holidays is still the same...
View ArticleTravel: Riding the Rocky Mountaineer in western Canada
A journey on the Rocky Mountaineer, the luxury train service that operates on four routes in western Canada, offers a comfortable way viewing landscape and wildlife, plus insights into the important...
View ArticleGo wild in the country for National Parks Week
Whether you are a thrillseeker yearning for the great outdoors,or just fancy a more sedate break in calming surroundings, Britain’s 15 National Parks offer the chance to spend some time with nature.
View ArticleTravel: Adventure swimming in Britain
Although travelling across the world to a beautiful swimming location is incredibly rewarding and exciting, there are multiple world renowned swimming spots right here at home in the UK.
View ArticleTravel: Kissing the Blarney Stone
The smile that welcomed me onboard the Aer Lingus flight to Cork spread from ear to ear and seemed effortlessly genuine. We all know that boarding a plane can be far from a joyous affair these days...
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