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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

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

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

Destination

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
Rated 5 out of 5

Caribbean

Meeting up in the Dominican Republic

I have a friend, Kay, who lives in Canada and we have been friends for 57 years! We decided it was time we had
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

Accommodation

Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

An overnight stay in the autonomous region of Gagauzia

Whilst touring Moldova, we spent a night in Comrat, the capital of the autonomous region of Gagauzia in the south of the country. The
Rated 3 out of 5

Europe

Disappointing accommodation but redeemed by the food

During our tour of Moldova, we spent one night at Pensiunea Eco-Village in the southern village of Văleni, close to the Romanian border. The
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

Fabulous, generous hospitality in a small Moldovan village

Nord Rural is a small guesthouse, or agropension, located in the tiny village of Zăbriceni in Moldova. It is so far off the beaten
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

Staying at the only trout farm in Moldova

Naslavcea, is the northernmost village in Moldova, and we stayed overnight at Păstrăv Moldovenesc, literally Moldovan Trout, a small agro tourism guesthouse combined with
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

A family-friendly hotel in northeastern Moldova

Our journey through Moldova took us to the historic northeastern city of Soroca, set on the right bank of the Dniester River which forms
Rated 4 out of 5

Europe

A village guest house with an amazing heating system

A two-night stay at the Eco Resort Butuceni provided an insight into rural Moldovan life. Located in the heart of Butuceni village, the ‘resort’
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

Europe

An insight into monastic life in Moldova

During our 17-night tour of Moldova we visited a variety of Orthodox monastic communities with both monks and nuns. They ranged from ancient cave
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

A French style wine château in Moldova

Castel Mimi was the final winery we visited during our 17-night tour of Moldova and, conveniently located just 30km from the capital, Chișinău, it
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

An overnight at a family winery

Towards the end of our tour of Moldova, we spent a night at Et Cetera Family Winery, where accommodation, wine tasting and vineyard views
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

A private tour of one of Eastern Europe’s oldest, most prestigious wineries

Château Purcari, in south-eastern Moldova close to the Ukrainian border, is often overlooked by visitors who tend to favour wineries nearer the capital, Chișinău.
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

A private tour of a Moldovan brandy distillery

Moldova, one of Europe’s least-visited countries, is best known for its wine industry, and during what we were repeatedly told was an unprecedented 17-night
Rated 5 out of 5

Europe

A fabulous host, generous wine tasting and great food

Kara Gani Winery, founded in 2006, is located in the village of Vulcănești in Gagauzia, Moldova’s autonomous southern region. Unlike some of the large

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