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4/5

Europe

Budapest to the Black Sea aboard Spirit of the Danube

Our group of friends has taken two holidays this year on SAGA’s new river cruiser Spirit of the Danube. The first was in April
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Saga Holidays and Cruises

5/5

Central & South America

A wedding in Colombia, June 2022

Trip to Colombia South America for Callum’s wedding 1-18th June 2022. As our flight out was a 06:20 take off on Thursday 2nd June
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Almost There! Our penultimate walk on the South West Coastal Path

If anyone has read my previous reviews, they will know that my family and I are trying to complete the SWCP and at this
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

While on a week-end break in Minehead, Somerset, we hopped on the coaster bus to the nearby town of Lynmouth. Wonderful views as we
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4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Want to go to Northumberland…Just Go!

I am writing this review because my sister and I have just come back from a 3 night trip with Just Go to Northumberland
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Just Go

5/5

North America

Ariba, arriba..andale, andale!

Oh the excitement! Travelling abroad again after almost two and a half years! My sister and I were so looking forward to this trip.
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Cruise

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5/5

Europe

Like Britannia, only smaller with her own style.

This was our second cruise. Our first was supposed to be a one off for our Golden Wedding. After the delays for Covid, we
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5/5

Europe

Cruise on Ambience

I was not sure , but I wished to try a new Cruise line . I have been very fortunate , I have managed
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Ambassador Cruise Line

4/5

Europe

Budapest to the Black Sea aboard Spirit of the Danube

Our group of friends has taken two holidays this year on SAGA’s new river cruiser Spirit of the Danube. The first was in April
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Saga Holidays and Cruises

5/5

Europe

Viking Cruise – Athens to Istanbul (Ancient Mediterranean Treasures)

This was our second cruise with Viking Ocean Cruises,( the previous being The West Indies Explorer). Seven nights cruising the high seas with ports
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Viking

4/5

Europe

First time on Bolette

We went for the first time on Fred Olsen’s new ship, Bolette. We sailed from Dover and as we live nearby it is a
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

5/5

Arctic

We finally saw the Light(s)!

Have you ever set off on a holiday with a specific objective, not having any idea whether you might actually achieve it? That certainly
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Saga Holidays and Cruises

Destination

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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Swords of Kings

Going to Sutton Hoo and not illustrating the famour helmet (even though it’s a reproduction) seems almost a betrayal. The good news, however, is
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5/5

Central & South America

A wedding in Colombia, June 2022

Trip to Colombia South America for Callum’s wedding 1-18th June 2022. As our flight out was a 06:20 take off on Thursday 2nd June
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4/5

Europe

Ever Wondered Where Basil Fawlty went after Torquay?

We’ve been travelling to Symi every couple of years for about fifteen years. It’s the only holiday destination we have returned to again and
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Restoration House and Gardens, Rochester – only an hour from London and well worth a visit

I’m updating my 2019 review of Restoration House in Rochester, Kent as a lot more work has been done in the gardens since that
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5/5

Europe

Tynemouth

We were staying with friends in Northhumbria, and one of the first places they took us to was Tynemouth on the North Sea coast.
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2/5

Europe

My advice – avoid Amsterdam at weekends!

My husband and I only had time for a quick tour round the city as we had a free afternoon in Amsterdam at the
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Accommodation

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4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Travelodge London Docklands Central

A new hotel, the hotel is situated very close to a former Travelodge. The website states the site has excellent travel links such as
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4/5

Europe

Budapest to the Black Sea aboard Spirit of the Danube

Our group of friends has taken two holidays this year on SAGA’s new river cruiser Spirit of the Danube. The first was in April
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Saga Holidays and Cruises

4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

A lovely hotel with amazing sea views.

Very comfortable friendly hotel located on cliff top with fantastic views overlooking the sea. Very close to Shanklin Old Village and Shanklin Chine and
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5/5

Europe

Adults only hotel

This hotel has the perfect location, panoramic views of the coastline, close to the promenade and beach. It is spotlessly clean and the food
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Lovely guest house

Myrtle Bank is a well-appointed guest house within 10 minutes walk of Fort William’s main attractions. There is ample parking to the rear, a
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5/5

North America

City and lake views

We were pleased to miss the UK mini heatwave, although hot and sunny in Toronto in July the hotel air con made for a
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Airline

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5/5

Africa

Marrakesh Markets

We arrived in Marrakesh and glided through customs and were greatest by smiling faces of the local taxi drivers. The shuttle from the airport
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3/5

Africa

Not the best, but not the worst

Having originally been due to fly to Entebbe in September 2020 with Kenya Airways, by the time we actually flew 18 months later, our
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5/5

North America

Air Canada flight to Calgary

This was my first time flying with Air Canada, taking the direct flight from London Heathrow to Calgary, Alberta. The check in process was
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5/5

Arabia & Indian Ocean

SriLankan Airlines

I flew direct from London Heathrow to Colombo with SriLankan Airlines – a ten and half hour flight can seem daunting but thanks to
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4/5

Arabia & Indian Ocean

SriLankan Airlines – A good option for Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Trailfinders recommended flying with Sri Lankan Airlines to Sri Lanka, as we were finishing our trip in the Maldives and on some days, the
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5/5

Qatar Airways

Flew out to the Maldives with Qatar Airways from Manchester Airport new Terminal 2. Whilst check-in and boarding was slow due to additional paperwork
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Things to do

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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Oh What A Perfect Day

So, the long, hot days of Summer are officially over, the kids and grand-kids are back at school and we are in that lovely
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

New Brighton Comic Con

The first Comic Con to take place in Wirral was held at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on the 1st and 2nd May.
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5/5

Europe

Oberammergau 2022

I had always wanted to see the Passion play so when I saw spare places on a McCabe tour to Austria and Oberammergau I
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Almost There! Our penultimate walk on the South West Coastal Path

If anyone has read my previous reviews, they will know that my family and I are trying to complete the SWCP and at this
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4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Excellent two-course lunch in Wanstead

Filika is situated at the top of Wanstead High Street, across the road from Wanstead tube station, opposite a Marks and Spencer food hall
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4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Tapas at the Royal Academy with Jose Pizzaro

If you’ve ever visited the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition, you’ll know how long it takes to ‘do’ the 1,500 exhibits. So having previously enjoyed
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