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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

ABBA VOYAGE CONCERT

Thoroughly enjoyed a coach trip to London to see the ABBA Voyage concert. Hubby and I did the trip with GB Tours we’ve used
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Amazing place

This is such a lovely place to go to. It’s honestly like (or better than) going abroad. It’s utterly stunning, the sea is beautiful
5/5

Europe

5 star luxury in Portugal

Last year I was fortunate enough to spend five wonderful nights with my husband in the 5 star Tivoli Marina hotel, Vilamoura in Portugal
5/5

Europe

Christmas with a Difference – Love it or Loathe it.

Christmas will come around every year and you either love it or loathe it. The hype of Christmas starts earlier and earlier every year.
4/5

Europe

Quite a FIND

As I was several months post new hip op, we booked a simple trip with Tui – from bristol to Sardinia – a NEW
5/5

Asia

Amazing Holiday

In October this year I went on a solo tour with an organised group of felliw solo teavellers. The group was quite big, but
3/5

Europe

A different type of cruise

A short cruise to try out Virgin Voyages, a real mix of age groups, we 60plusers did not feel out of place. I loved
5/5

Europe

Down the beautiful Rhine

Ahhh – to be collected form home and driven to Heathrow is THE way to start your holiday! This was our 2nd trip with

Saga Cruises

5/5

Arctic

Great cruise on Ambassador’s Ambition

Earlier in the month (Nov), we went on a cruise to Norway with Ambassador and loved it. Great itinerary, good food, and helpful staff,

Ambassador Cruise Line

5/5

Europe

Pleasant company and an excellent tour manager

We booed this tour at the Destinations exhibition early this year to take advantage of a 10% discount on what seemed to be quite

Jules Verne

5/5

Europe

Cruising on Ambience for a Bank Holiday Escape by David Powell

There’s something rather special about Ambience. An elegant, stylish and intimate ship, easy to find your way around with an instantly welcoming atmosphere and

Ambassador Cruise Line

5/5

Europe

Another Great Cruise

In the last fifteen months we have travelled with Ambassador five times. Three times on Ambience and two on Ambition. It is so lovely

Ambassador Cruise Line

Destination

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

The City of Wells

The ancient city of Wells in Somerset is small and charming. The wells or springs can still be seen today in the Bishop’s Palace
4/5

Europe

Winter getaway

This winter instead of spending the coldest, darkest, winter months and bemoaning the high cost of energy we are charged here in the UK,
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Bristol

We visited Bristol for a day out, but unfortunately the weather was bad so we tended to find places to shelter. However, there are
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Frome

We stayed in an Airbnb accommodation in Frome entitled “Cosy Georgian Cottage”. It was a short walk into the centre of town and ideal
5/5

Europe

Cascais

We visited this popular seaside resort on the Portuguese Riviera via a train from Rossio station in Lisbon. It is a wealthy community originating
5/5

Europe

Baixa de Lisboa

The central area of Lisbon is Baixa. It is also the finest part with a mix of traditional Portuguese culture, places to socialise and

Accommodation

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Heythrop Park

We stayed here for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. So much going on with daily activities (tried rifle shooting for first time)
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Wonderful relaxing and entertaining break

I was advised by my brother to visit a Warners Holidays hotel, he said they were fantastic. We weren`t dissappointed. The food, friendly waitresses

Warner Leisure Hotels

5/5

Australasia

Fabulous lodge with amazing views

We stayed one night in the Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge. It was really comfortable and the shared kitchen and lounge area were immaculate.
4/5

Europe

Travelodge in Crawley was ideal overnight stay for early flight from Gatwick

Travelodge, Pegler Way, Crawley This is a very short review as I didn’t take any photos, we had no time for breakfast and had
5/5

Europe

Evening meals at Monterey hotel

The evening meals were wonderful. Every day we had a choice of meals, always freshly cooked and well presented….
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Friendly hotel

We have stayed several times and always have received excellent service. Pleasant ,helpful staff. warm and comfortable rooms and well prepared food. The extra
3/5

Europe

Late on the way out, early on the return

It’s a long time since we’ve flown short haul with British Airways in economy and having checked in and chosen our seats 24 hours
3/5

Asia

Flying on Turkmenistan’s national carrier

Our internal flight on Turkmenistan Airlines from its capital, Ashgabat to Mary was unfortunately at the unearthly hour of 6.20am, and although the airport
3/5

Asia

Uzbekistan Airways was reasonable for a short flight

We flew on Uzbekistan’s national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, from its capital, Tashkent, to Urgench in the west of the country near the border with
3/5

Asia

Turkish Airlines – Still not the best and not the worst

Our rule is simple: flights over five hours mean business class. However, on a recent trip to Central Asia, flying via Istanbul, only one
2/5

Europe

BA – Being unable to check-in online for our return journey has put me off flying BA in future

On our recent holiday to Tuscany we flew BA from Heathrow to Pisa.. We prefer flying from Gatwick – coming from Kent it’s much
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.

Things to do

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Fantastic Nepalese Food

Had the most fantastic vegetarian, Nepalese food at this place last week. Full of flavour, texture and colour. Wish I lived closer as I
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

East Somerset Railway

We stopped off at Cranmore Heritage Railway Station on our journey from Frome to Wells. Being steam railway enthusiasts this was an ideal place
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Severrn Valley Railway

We travelled once more on the Severn Valley Railway for the annual “Step Back to the 1940’s ” weekend. It is a lighthearted event
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Chester Midsummer Watch

The Midsummer Watch Parade in Chester is one of the oldest and most colourful parades in Britain. It takes place on the Saturday and
4/5

Europe

So much to see on the tiny island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice

When we were at the top of the San Giorgio Maggiore campanile (see my recent review) we could see down below a delightful garden
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

WALKING

One of my favourite walking area in the UK, coastal paths, inland moors and the attraction of Whitby with many interesting sites plus the

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