Dominica – The Nature Island
The first lesson I learned upon arrival from our wonderful guide Alexis was that Dominica is often confused with the Dominican Republic. However, aside from the absence of one final consonant, that is where any similarity ends….
Star Clippers Cruise – Carribbean – Cruise Excursions
Each day a different Windward island – what better way to explore the Caribbean in a week than on the Royal Clipper? Read more at Silver Travel Advisor….
Star Clippers – Caribbean Windward Islands
A Star Clippers voyage is a genuine sailing experience on a full-rigged ship, with all of the comfort, dining and service of a 5 star cruise. Read more!…
Borneo Experience: Part 2 – Sepilok and the Kinabatangan river
After a very early morning alarm call, we left KK for the short flight to Sandakan and a 3 day 2 night tour with Borneo Experience. We were met by our charming guide Rudi at Sandakan airport and boarded the coach, excited for the adventure which lay ahead….
Borneo Experience: Part 1 – Kota Kinabalu
This blog covers a 10 day 3-centre trip by two gently maturing Silver Travellers with a group of 7 mainly grown up children aged 13 -27 years. The aim was to have a varied holiday, with a blend of action, adventure and relaxation. Read Part 1….
Treat yourself to Lausanne – it’s a first-class weekend break
The sun was shining over the Lausanne shoreline, the sky a hazy blue, the September temperature in the low twenties, and the view was to die for. Nickel indeed, I thought to myself – who wouldn’t feel shiny and lustrous in this picture-postcard immaculate setting?…
Reaching new heights at the Adler Balance and the Adler Mountain Lodge in Val Gardena, Italy
During my soul-enhancing experience at the Adler Dolomiti, I also had the opportunity to visit the two other hotels from the same family stable, both with the same hallmarks of outstanding quality and service, but distinctly individual in style and appeal….
Addled? Let your soul fly at the Adler
Anyone for a hay bath? It took just 48 hours at the Adler for the transformation process to take place, and to emerge with that complete feeling of health and well-being which you might expect at the end of a week’s holiday. Read more….
Richmond Retreats – A Ringing Endorsement for a Week of Respite Care
Richmond Retreats are retirement villages situated around the Cotswolds and Midlands. They offer apartments for respite stays. Read more!…
The Braye Beach Hotel, Alderney – Travel Review
The Braye Beach Hotel is converted from fishermen’s cottages on the edge of the most stunning soft sand beach. Read our review at Silver Travel Advisor….
Getting the Alderney feeling
The best compliment which can be given to a destination is when the time comes to leave and it’s a wrench. Arriving at Alderney was an emotional experience; quite simply I wanted to stay….
Walking and birdwatching in Alderney
Alderney is a delightful place for walking, but also ideal for birdwatching gannets, petrels and even buzzards. Read more at Silver Travel Advisor!…