Three days in Andorra

Nestling in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, this tiny principality claims over 70 peaks, glorious scenery and wandering trails and on the banks of the Gran Valira, the highest capital in Europe, Andorra La Vella, at 1023 metres….
Nancy Royal City of the Golden Gates

Solange Hando returns to the old Duchy of Lorraine, still amazed by the city of her youth….
Bhutan arts and crafts

High in the Himalayas, Solange Hando discovers the soul of Bhutan in traditional arts and crafts….
Rural France

Solange Hando shares three of her favourite places in rural France….
Love Travel? Get Ready

Read about five travel tips to uplift your spirits looking to the future and be ready to go….
Ethiopia with Saga Holidays

Saga’s ‘Antique Land’ led us on an amazing cultural trail but as we travelled across the Ethiopian Highlands, natural wonders added their own magical touch….
Hilton Head Island – South Carolina

In October 2019, for the third year in a row, Hilton Head was voted ‘Best Island in the US’, by readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Superb resorts, pristine nature and a character all of its own, what more could anyone want?…
Island Hopping in the Azores

After a couple of delightful days in Sao Miguel, we hopped aboard a propeller plane, ready to enjoy three other islands at the heart of the archipelago….
Moroccan crafts

True to centuries old traditions, Moroccan craftsmen love to create beautiful things, including myriad practical items to enhance daily life in local homes. Wood, clay, copper and brass, leather or wool, anything can inspire a work of art, carefully handcrafted after years of training….
Grand Tour of Morocco with Jules Verne

Beyond the familiar imperial cities, this Grand Tour highlights the diversity of the land from windswept ocean and mountains to green valleys and palm oases meandering across the desert. At the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Med., the ‘gateway to Africa’ opens a whole new world….
Splendours of Southern India with Jules Verne

This fascinating tour takes you right across southern India from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea, exploring the cultural highlights of Tamil Nadu and the natural wonders of Kerala….
Uzbekistan: On the Golden Road to Samarkand with Jules Verne – Part 2

Arts and crafts have long flourished in Uzbekistan, reflecting the diverse culture of ethnic groups and ever-changing layers of history. Today, spurred by independence and growing tourism, traditional skills are proudly handed down from one generation to the next. From the old trading domes and Aladdin’s caves to glittering stores, the stunning displays simply take your breath away….