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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
5/5

Australasia

Fabulous way to experience Australia

Having taken the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Adelaide we looked for a small group tour to drive back and experience, in particular,
4/5

Caribbean

Nice but closed!

My friend and I wanted a sunshine break and because my friend had zillions of Virgin Air Miles we booked a “cheaper than usual
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

The Kent & East Sussex is a well run heritage railway from Tenterden to Bodiam

We were the last two from our coach trip to board the steam train at Tenterden so there were no forward facing seats left;
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

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
4/5

Europe

Sintra

Sintra is one of the most popular tourist places in Portugal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amidst the forests and hills are
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Windsor

Many tourists coming to Windsor visit the Castle with everything it has to offer. The State Apartments, scene of the “annus horribilis’ 1992 great
5/5

Europe

Cruising on land

Our second venture into Interrail began in Nimes before crossing into Spain via Barcelona to Madrid. On the third day we were in the
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

A Splendid Day Out

Morecambe is a great place to visit. We travelled with our friends to experience another Steampunk event entitled “A Spendid Day Out”. It was

Accommodation

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

United Kingdom & Ireland

Travelodge London Greenwich

Situated just across the road from Deptford Bridge DLR station the hotel is situated in the bustling Greenwich area close to a variety of
4/5

Europe

Good hotel but major drawbacks

If it wasn’t for the cons below I would Highly Recommend this hotel. Cons Air con is very very poor in that it makes
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

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
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Hellens Manor

A special day out with friends to the lovely Hellens Manor. Hellens Manor, is a historic house located in the village of Much Marcle
5/5

Europe

Glorious views from the top of S. Giorgio Maggiore Campanile

THE ISLAND OF SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE – The Church and Campanile The impressive white facade of San Giorgio Maggiore church can be seen across
3/5

Europe

A bus trip to Bulgaria’s third city

We thought travelling by train in Bulgaria was difficult, but it was a doddle compared to the local bus. As the country’s third largest

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