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….

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?…

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….

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!…

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