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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

Country Rhythms cruise

Fantastic short cruise for any outcry music and line dancing fan. Great atmosphere, everyone enjoying the vibe, would go again, which says it all!…
Rated 3 out of 5

Caribbean

Would I go P & O again.

Just been on Caribbean cruise on Britannia. Would I use them again? I don’t know. Since I last went with P&O I think the
Rated 3 out of 5

Europe

Pile ’em high and sell ’em not so cheap

A very beautiful large ship but far too crowded. So many children crowding into jacuzzis and pools with no parental control or adherence of
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

Saga for solo traveller

The downside is that, in general, solo travellers are going to pay 80% of the couples price so the pressure is on to eat

Saga Cruises

Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

Battlefields and Bulb Fields

It was 7am on Tuesday 8th April 2025 and we were at St Pancras International meeting our travel guide for our ‘Battlefields and Bulb
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

Celebrity Cruise Ship Apex: A Luxurious Voyage at Sea

Mini cruises from the UK are very popular and if you haven’t cruised before a great way to see what cruising is all about!

Celebrity Cruises

Destination

Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Canterbury

We travelled from Broadstairs (where we were staying,) via train to Canterbury West Station and the journey took less than thirty minutes. It was
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

RAMSGATE

Ramsgate on the coast of Kent has plenty for the visitor to enjoy. Miles of golden sandy beaches and lots of artisan shops. The
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Sandwich

We visited Sandwich in the late afternoon as part of our sightseeing tour of Kent by train. This small town is a dedicated conservation
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Great Deal!

We visited Deal in June 2025 as part of our holiday in Kent. Arriving by train. we strolled around this attractive seaside town with
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

Be prepared!!!

What a lovely city Barcelona is. You can wander around the narrow streets to your heart’s content and the architecture, sights and history will
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

So much to see, so little time

Where to start with Barcelona? Well Sagrada Família is an obvious one, and with the builders installing the final section of the central tower

Accommodation

Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

The Sunborn – Gibraltar’s 5 Star Floating Hotel

At first glance, the sleek luxury Sunborn superyacht, moored in Gibraltar’s Ocean Village Marina, looks poised to set sail at any moment. Yet this
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

A lovely break in a lovely location

My sister and I had a very enjoyable 2 nights at The Pines Hotel in Swanage. We had a great view from our room
Rated 3 out of 5

Europe

An upgrade to an executive room

On arrival at the four-star Konventa Sēta Hotel there were two pieces of good news: we had been upgraded to an executive room and,
Rated 2 out of 5

Europe

A fabulous dinner and a disappointing breakfast

The Mikelis Hotel in Bauska was funded by a European Union project as there was a need for good quality accommodation on the route
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

A good location in Estonia’s university city

We stayed for two nights in the four-star Hotel Lydia in Estonia’s university city, Tartu. The hotel’s 70 rooms were split between modern and
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

An elegant Estonian boutique hotel

Ekesparre Boutique hotel is in the small town of Kuressaare on the Estonian island Saaremaa. We found a historical and beautifully restored early 20th
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.
Rated 4 out of 5

Caribbean

Good for a short hop between Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a two-island country and, whilst a three-hour ferry links the two, we flew with Caribbean Airlines, who fly several times
Rated 4 out of 5

Caribbean

Great service from our national airline

For our post-Christmas trip to Trinidad and Tobago, the only carrier with direct flights was British Airways. At the time of booking, they flew
Rated 3 out of 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

Things to do

Rated 4 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Coal Drops Yard

We were in the vicinity of Euston Station and taking a break in our journey. The weather was warm and sunny so we wanted
Rated 4 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

The Wonderworks

If you have grandchildren – or in my case “a man that never grew up”, the The Wonderworks in Margate is the place to
Rated 4 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Museum, we’ll worth a visit

Maritime Museum in Events Square, Falmouth, Cornwall. Interesting museum with a lot of maritime history covering a huge time period. The exhibition of surfing
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Ypres Tower

Rye Castle Museum is on two sites close to each other in the centre of the charming town of Rye in East Sussex. On
Rated 5 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Chatham Historic Dockyard

As part of our Kent voyage of discovery we visited Chatham Historic Dockyard. We started out by travelling via train to Chatham, then walking
Rated 4 out of 5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Aldridge Transport Museum

This museum is the home of Aston Manor Road Transport Museum. It is situated in Shenstone Drive, Aldridge, Walsall. West Midlands , WS9 8TP.

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