Hotel Seaside Los Jameos, Lanzarote

As I’ve got older, my holiday ‘tick box’ has gradually got longer. Here is what was on the list when my wife and I decided to take our first trip after all the lockdowns: Covid safety awareness; a hotel with high standards of food and service; a pedestrian only promenade; good weather without a long […]…

Winter Sun in Madeira

Glynis Sullivan explores this popular Portuguese island Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, Madeira has it all. We have visited at New Year and at other times on cruise ship ports of call. but never for winter sun until this year, and it was worth waiting for. Madeira is a beautiful, volcanic island in the Canary […]…

Sailing back to the future

Seabourn Encore returns to service after a two-year pause – and it feels so good, writes Lesley Bellew It’s blowing a hooley out in the Atlantic so Seabourn Encore’s much-awaited return to the high seas after 704 days is delayed – but the upside is another 12 hours in Lisbon. (Photo left: author Lesley Bellew […]…

Island holidays for all – The Maldives

As travel restrictions started to ease last year, the team at Silver Travel Advisor went in search of winter sun, and by coincidence three of us ended up in the Maldives. So we put our ‘Tried. Travelled. Trusted.’ ethos to good use and here we share our thoughts on the idyllic islands of the Maldives […]…

Beautiful Beaches

We asked the team to tell us about their favourite beaches, remote or easily reached: from Scotland to Australia, Portugal to Thailand, you are bound to be inspired. Your next holiday awaits!…

A culinary adventure in the Cayman Islands

Frequently heralded as the ‘culinary capital of the Caribbean’, the Cayman Islands are home to an extraordinary variety of chef talent and extensive ‘farm-to-table’ and ‘ocean-to-table’ movements championing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients….

Barbados with a twist

Whether you visit for the cuisine, culture, nature, Bajan heritage or wellness there is something in Barbados for you….

Visit Malta

The Maltese archipelago lies at the centre of the Mediterranean. Malta is the largest island and the cultural, gastronomic and historical centre. Gozo is the second-largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino the smallest of the trio, and famous […]…

Serenity Holidays

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Offering holidays and flights to The Gambia, Cape Verde Islands, Senegal, Goa, Corsica and Sardinia. During the past 34 years the owners, Stephen & Sandra Wilde, along with their staff, have developed a vast knowledge of the destinations they offer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOWAHs0F8AQ With excellent relationships with hoteliers […]…

RIU Costa del Sol at Playamar

By Alan Fairfax Like thousands of others in their later years I enjoy the sun but where do you go in the winter to find it? One of the closest locations is Spain’s Costa del Sol where the sun shines most days and temperatures reach the high teens. Late November has me boarding my TUI […]…

Just You

Just You have been crafting group touring holidays to UK, Europe and Worldwide especially for solo travellers for over 20 years, bringing people together to share the joy of travel, from short breaks, grand tours and everything in between. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW8gfeTBpFQ Just You have got it all […]…

Come feel the love on a Princess cruise. You’ll enjoy the MedallionClass experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Visit incredible destinations and be involved in the best experiences around each one of them.

Experience more with Princess and connect effortlessly with the world around you, spend time away with loved ones, take a moment for yourself, and fall in love with your holiday of a lifetime, every time.

With over 20 years of experience, Wendy Wu Tours has mastered the art of creating exceptional, fully inclusive tours which showcase the very best of each destination.

Each tour is led by a world-class guide, who will highlight the very best of their homeland, and includes authentic cultural experiences so you are not just seeing the sights, but truly immersing yourself in local life.

Say hello to ease at sea. Ambassador’s purpose is simple: they want to inspire every guest to experience authentic cruising, effortlessly and sustainably. Passionate about protecting our oceans and destinations, their ships comply with the highest industry emission standards and there is no single-use plastic on board.

On your voyage, you will receive the warmest of welcomes from the Ambassador community as you sail upon the friendliest ships afloat.

This is a global co-operative co-owned by local partners using real local experts and guides, which supports local communities, environments and wildlife. It offers travellers quirky places to stay, activity holidays and learning experiences. Not In The Guidebooks gets travellers off the beaten track into local culture with day experiences and longer, immersive adventures.

From wild wellness breaks in Wales to painting in Portugal, sustainable adventures in Mauritius to food safaris in Brazil, this is immersive, exciting travel.

Seabourn’s five intimate ships carry guests to the heart of great cities, exclusive yacht harbours and secluded coves around the world, while two new purpose-built expedition ships will combine exhilarating adventures in remote destinations with the sophisticated amenities of the world’s finest resorts at sea.

From the luxury of all suite accommodations to complimentary fine wines and spirits, and a no tipping policy, Seabourn exemplifies the definition of travelling well.