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Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Tinsel & Turkey

We had a lovely Turkey & Tinsel break at The Devonshire, Torquay with Daish’s Holidays. We had a big upgraded big room with a

Daish's Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

The Jacobite – Steam Train Journey Through the Scottish Highlands

A thin veil of steam drifted across the platform at Fort William as I boarded the Jacobite train. I’d arrived in the Highlands a
Rated 4 out of 5

North America

Travelsphere Highlights of New England

For my sisters 80th birthday I decided to treat her to an extra special trip away. We have both travelled extensively but one place
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

SAGA WINTER SUN

SAGA WINTER SUN – A MONTH HOSTED HOLIDAY IN ESTEPONA A sundowner on the terrace bar of the Estepona Palace – life doesn’t get

Saga Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

Tour of Sicily on 2 Wheels

This Exodus tour started inland in a beautiful old restored monastery and set off towards the South coast picking out beautiful towns and villages
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

Sublime relaxation

The most serene atmosphere in the middle of Old Town Nice…..pure bliss…
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

An Amazing Weekend Cruise Break

My wife Jackie and I recently joined Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience at Tilbury, for the Weekend Escape to Holland and Belgium, a four-night cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line

Rated 4 out of 5

Arctic

Want to see Polar Bears? Take some good binoculars!

My friend and I, in 2023, went to the Antarctic and we had a fabulous trip (reviewed on here, of course). This year we

G Adventures

Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

An escorted no fly river cruise!

Introduction There is something wonderful about beginning a river cruise by train. No airport queues, no baggage carousels and no early-morning flights – just

Great Rail Journeys

Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

Great Mediterranean cruise

I was a little wary about going on one of the large P&O ships but in the end I liked Arvia very much. A
Rated 5 out of 5

Arctic

Those Dancing Heavens!!!

After several unsuccesful efforts to see the Northern Lights, we joined the ship heading north. This time, advised to use a camera OR a

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

First time with Riviera Travel

Cruising The River Rhone on Riviera’s Thomas Hardy River cruising is becoming increasingly popular year on year and after my recent cruise on one

Riviera Travel

Destination

Rated 4 out of 5

Arctic

Want to see Polar Bears? Take some good binoculars!

My friend and I, in 2023, went to the Antarctic and we had a fabulous trip (reviewed on here, of course). This year we

G Adventures

Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Oban

Oban is a beautiful town on the west coast of Argyll in Scotland. The view across the bay is spectacular as you breathe in
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

Spain’s Ultimate City for Wandering, Wine and Food

Having visited southern Spain several times, we headed north for a change, hoping the Basque coast would offer a more comfortable summer escape and
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

A city break in the Basque city of Bilbao

After six wonderful nights in San Sebastián, we spent four nights of our two-centre holiday in Bilbao, rounding off our trip to northern Spain
Rated 4 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Leith Shore

We have stayed in Edinburgh a number of times and enjoy exploring different areas. Leith Shore waterfront is a great district for cultural attractions,
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

When an AA 5 star is well deserved.

I suppose the best description of the Blacksmiths at Clayworth is GastroPub with rooms, but that doesn’t really cut it. If you check the

Accommodation

Rated 4 out of 5

Africa

The perfect way to finish our tour of Côte d’Ivoire

After three weeks of tiring travelling around Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, we were more than ready to swap long journeys and sightseeing for rest
Rated 3 out of 5

Africa

Probably the best hotel on our tour of Côte d’Ivoire

The Hôtel Yatcheinin is in Cocody, a central and affluent suburb of the Côte d’Ivoire’s capital, Abidjan. On arrival, there was a lot of
Rated 2 out of 5

Africa

An unforgettable hotel for a 70th birthday

Spending my husband’s 70th birthday in the Côte d’Ivoire was always destined to be interesting, possibly unforgettable. Having woken up in an eco-lodge in
Rated 3 out of 5

Africa

A 12-bedroom eco lodge to ourselves

Our original Côte d’Ivoire itinerary included just a single night at N’Zi River Lodge, but after researching it online it looked by far the
Rated 2 out of 5

Africa

A quirky hotel in the Côte d’Ivoire

We stayed overnight at Iman’s Hotel, Boundiali in Côte d’Ivoire. Check in was straightforward and we were soon being shown to what appeared to
Rated 2 out of 5

Africa

The hotel check in was more bureaucratic than applying for a visa

Hôtel La Rose Blanche is said to have remained defiantly open throughout Côte d’Ivoire’s two civil wars, and I was intrigued as to how
Rated 3 out of 5

Africa

A reasonable long-haul flight to Liberia

We took an early-morning Brussels Airlines flight from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Liberia, via Brussels. Boarding was relatively straightforward and we were soon settled
Rated 3 out of 5

Europe

A Smooth and Good-Value Flight Between London and Bilbao

We flew with the Spanish low-cost carrier, Vueling Airlines, from London Gatwick South to Bilbao and returned 10 days later to Heathrow. Overall, the
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

Flying on Poland’s national carrier

We’d flown with LOT Polish Airlines directly to Vilnius in September 2025 when it had been a reasonable experience. But this time, the journey
Rated 3 out of 5

Europe

A reasonable short haul flight with Poland’s national carrier

We flew with LOT Polish Airlines to Lithuania’s capital Vilnius from London City Airport, which was a handy 30-minute taxi ride from our east
Rated 1 out of 5

Europe

If only I could understand the 5 star reviews

I don’t even know where to begin. Aer Lingus is absolutely the most terribly managed company. There are a few things they do right,
Rated 3 out of 5

Europe

A nervous passenger on the way out, and a needy one on the way back

We flew British Airways from T3 Heathrow to Bucharest. As the flight time was only just over three hours, we chose to fly standard.

Things to do

Rated 4 out of 5

Africa

Learing how to make beurre de karité or ‘Women’s Gold’

Northern Côte d’Ivoire is renowned for its shea-butter production, and as we travelled through small, remote villages, we had often seen shea kernels spread
Rated 4 out of 5

Africa

Painting traditional clay beads

Kapélé, a village just a few kilometres from Korhogo in northern Côte d’Ivoire, is renowned for its traditional clay beads which are made into
Rated 4 out of 5

Africa

Even my museum-adverse husband enjoyed this one

Whilst tribal dancing had featured heavily on our itinerary in Côte d’Ivoire, much to my husband’s relief there had been no museums. However, having
Rated 3 out of 5

Africa

Exploring a National Park by boat

Whilst relaxing on the coast in Grand Bassam, we ventured on a day trip to the Îles Ehotilé National Park, a small, protected area
Rated 3 out of 5

Africa

Exploring Quartier France and French colonial buildings

Whilst relaxing on the beach in the Ivorian town of Grand Bassam, we dragged ourselves from our sunbeds to visit the UNESCO listed historic
Rated 3 out of 5

Africa

Mountains, Masks, Monkeys and Manleu

We stayed in the Ivorian city of Man, reputed to be one of the prettiest in the country, for three nights, using it as

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