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3/5

Europe

Winter Wonderland – Swiss Glacier Express

My friend and I decided that to break up a dreary January we would take a trip to Austria and take a ride on
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Hoburne Bashley

Great Location, super warm pool, sauna, steam, very clean, friendly helpful staff, handy shop on site, nice restaurant….
5/5

Europe

A long-awaited return to France – our best holiday of 2023!

Before my retirement from teaching in 2011, our summer holidays were always spent in France. Since then we’ve been travelling much further afield, but
5/5

Europe

PTG Rail Tours

This is the second time we have used this company , and we enjoyed a holiday in Slovenia. We toured the country by train
4/5

Asia

Wonders of Southern India

We thoroughly enjoyed a 16 day guided tour of Southern India with Mercury Holidays. The local guide was excellent and we had a skilful
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Norfolk Royale Hotel: New Alfa hotel

This hotel recently acquired by Alfa coach company is certainly one of their best even before their planned adaptions in certain areas and provide

Alfa Travel

5/5

Asia

French Polynesia: superb

French Polynesia February 13th-Feb 29th 2024. Booked long in advance this was to be a holiday treat. It also became our honeymoon! We left
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Round UK

I am surprised that we chose a round UK Cruise, we don’t enjoy cruising on the sea as there is too often nothing to

Ponant

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Real Value for Money

Ambience is a beautiful ship. Lots to do on board, wonderful food and drinks, great entertainment. Very caring, friendly and professional crew. Excellent value

Ambassador Cruise Line

4/5

Europe

Great Cruise

Ambassador Cruises are fabulous for the over 60s. So easy to board (no flying hassle) and the staff/crew are so friendly, kind and professional.

Ambassador Cruise Line

1/5

Europe

Mini Cruise to Haarlem Christmas Market

A friend and I looked forward to what was sold as a mini cruise to visit the Christmas market in Haarlem which is a
4/5

North America

First Cruise

Finally, after a virtually 24 months of staying at home, we are off on holiday, this time an ocean cruise, our first cruise. Not

Destination

5/5

Europe

Funchal Old Town

We stayed in Funchal Madeira in February. Everything about the place is so attractive – it’s no wonder people choose to return again and
4/5

Europe

Scuola Grande di San Rocco – a Tintoretto tour de force

I won’t call this a `hidden gem` however I don’t think it’s as well known as it should be. A visit to this scuola
3/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Central London in December

In December we spent a few days in London – the prime reason was to visit a relative who was no longer fit to
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Boxing Day treat

We visited Bournemouth on Boxing Day, enjoying a stroll around the bay in the sun. The 3 ss – sea, sand and sun –
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Oxford UK.

We decided this year to commence exploring towns and cities in the UK instead of travelling abroad. As neither of us had visited Oxford,
5/5

Caribbean

Laid back vibes

Barbados is a beautiful place with white sand and warm clear seas. Eating from the local food stalls was a great and tasty experience

Accommodation

2/5

Africa

The most bizzare beach resort I’ve ever stayed in

After a full-on, three-week tour of Ghana, Togo and Benin, we looked forward to sun, sand, sea and relaxation at Brenu Beach Lodge, around
2/5

Africa

No sun loungers, beer, salad or fries

Whilst touring Ghana we stayed for two nights at the Mekandi Riverside Resort, located on the outskirts of the small town of Akosombo. This
2/5

Africa

A hotel charging for WiFi and breakfast juice

We stayed overnight at Ghana’s Wli Water Heights Hotel whilst visiting the nearby waterfalls. On arrival, there were no check in formalities, and we
4/5

Africa

The best hotel on our trip followed the worst

Somewhat ironically the worst hotel of our five-week tour of West Africa, was followed by the best, and both were in Togo. Kpalimé, one
3/5

Africa

A slightly quirky hotel in Benin’s administrative capital

Our first three nights in the West African country Benin, were spent at Hotel La Casa Cielo in Cotonou. Although Benin’s official capital is
1/5

Africa

A hotel surely ripe for closure

When the most positive feature of a hotel is the strength of the WiFi, it’s not a good sign. The Amazone Hotel in Bohican,
4/5

Africa

A reasonable experience with BA until . . .

On recent travels we’ve experienced early morning flights requiring expensive overnight stays, lengthy connections in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, and lost luggage with TAP.
3/5

Europe

Poor online check in spoiled an otherwise good experience

We chose to fly Air Malta from Heathrow rather than British Airways from Gatwick as it was more convenient, but on having seen the
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Aer Lingus

When traveling to the UK this spring from Canada I looked at all the options and decided to try Aer Lingus. At the time
3/5

Europe

Turkish Airlines – not the best but not the worst

We flew Turkish Airlines from London Heathrow Terminal 2 to the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, via Istanbul. Checking in online 24 hours beforehand, gives you
4/5

Africa

STP Airways hop between Sāo Tomé and Principe

The little known, and second smallest African country, Sāo Tomé and Principe, comprises of two small islands. Separated by nearly 100 miles, the easiest
4/5

Africa

Five African countries in twelve hours

Before we’d even flown with Ethiopian Airlines strategic partner, ASKY Airlines, our experience was poor. Our flight from Sierra Leone (Lungi) to Sāo Tomé,

Things to do

5/5

Europe

Monte in Madeira

During our holiday in Madeira we decided that on one of the days we would explore the island by travelling by public service bus.
3/5

Africa

Monkeying around with the Monas

Whilst touring Ghana we visited the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, having stopped to buy bananas on route. On arrival, our guide Robert began by
3/5

Africa

Walking to the highest falls in West Africa

Wli Agumatsa Waterfall, the tallest in West Africa, has both lower and upper falls and a trek from the visitors’ centre took us to
4/5

Africa

Visiting the Venice of West Africa

Whilst staying in the Benin city of Cotonou, we took an excursion to what is known as the Venice of West Africa – Ganvie
4/5

Africa

Plus Jamais d’Esclavage – No More Slavery

Whilst staying in Togo’s capital, Lome, we visited ‘Maison des Esclaves’ or Slave House, and we sat on a wooden bench whilst a guide
4/5

Africa

Catholicism meets Voodoo in Togoville

Togoville, is located on the northern shore of Lake Togo, and to avoid a long road trip, we took a large motorised pirogue from

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