Meet Ben Aitken – author of ‘The Gran Tour: Travels with my Elders’
Ben Aitken talks about his hilarious book.
Six things to see and do in Gibraltar
2020 has been quite a year. With so many travel plans thwarted and desperate to grab a slice of sunshine before the winter sets in, I headed to quarantine-free Gibraltar….
A post lockdown trip to Cornwall
I’m an enthusiastic swimmer and with the Mediterranean kept for another year and the North Sea a murky brown, it was to Cornwall I headed in search of sparkling sapphire seas and sunshine….
The Red Sea Riviera: El Gouna, Egypt
Edged by desert and with the stunning Red Sea Mountains as a backdrop, El Gouna (22km north of Hurghada) is a sophisticated, purpose built, beachfront resort town on a series of islands that edge salt-water lagoons….
A Russian river cruise with Jules Verne
A river cruise between Moscow and St Petersburg seemed a perfect way of seeing two of the world’s most historic cities as well as enjoying a relaxing holiday navigating the waterways of the Tsars….
Active Turkey on the Turquoise Coast with Explore
With a foot in both Asia and Europe, a pristine coastline and fascinating ancient cities, Turkey is very much back on the hot list this year. Explore’s new Active Turkey trip walking and cycling along the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, canoeing from ancient Xanthos to Patara Beach and sea kayaking in Kekova Bay sounded just my thing….
Dream Grenadines with Dream Yacht Charter
A lot of people have bucket lists, I on the other hand have an ‘if only’ list. “If only I’d married a millionaire and spent my winters cruising around the Caribbean in a private yacht”! Thankfully, Dream Yacht Charter makes it easier to enjoy this much desired experience with their ‘By the Cabin’ cruises, offering the opportunity to book individual cabins, with en-suite bathrooms, on catamarans sailing in 16 destinations worldwide….
Colorado – Adventures in the Rockies
Colorado is a year-round destination where visitors come to discover 11 National Parks and Monuments and 58 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet, known as ‘Fourteeners’. It’s a place to become immersed in the history of the Wild West and meander along endless kilometres of scenic drives….
Turning Left Around The World
A huge Silver Travel Book Club welcome to David & Helene Moore, whose first retirement project was, erm, unusual. Find out….
Victorian attractions on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight, the UK’s holiday island needs no introduction. Located a few miles of the South Coast, The Isle of Wight is known for its beaches, famous Needles, Cowes Week and Queen Victoria’s seaside palace, the Italianate Osborne House. However, there are a couple of other Victorian gems as I discovered on a recent visit. Find out more….
Highlights of Swaziland
The UK is not the only country with a royal celebration to look forward to this year. 2018 is a double celebration for the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland as they celebrate 50 years of independence and King Mswati III’s 50th birthday….
Highlights of Samoa
Who hasn’t seen the film South Pacific and wanted to go there? The fabled islands of Polynesia, all blindingly white beaches with towering palm trees dripping into mirror calm turquoise seas are the ultimate bucket list destination….
