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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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5/5

North America

Exploring the Rocky Mountains with Just You

I travelled to Canada to explore the Rocky Mountains with solo holiday specialist, Just You. From start to finish I was impressed with the
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Just You

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Sea Fare at its best

I spent a few days with my daughter in a rented house in Poole Dorset. Whilst there we visited Sandbanks, superb beach, good for
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Adults only brilliant

Warner holidays cater for those of us who would rather not be pestered by children. This means the prices reflect the entertainment rather than
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Warner Leisure Hotels

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Lovely Easter break

We as a family drove from Bristol to North Wales, such lovely scenery, there were beautiful views most of the 4 hour journey, the
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Barmston Bay near Filey/Scarborough

Back in December I spotted an offer for Parkdean Resorts, 4 nights in a static caravan, at a really good price. So I booked
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Cruise

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4/5

Europe

Northern Lights

The Hurtigruten Ship was excellent. the cabin was clean warm and comfortable but compact. The staff were very friendly , helpful and efficient. The
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Hurtigruten

5/5

Europe

Marvellous Company

Some of the items advertised for this cruise were not available due to staff shortages. At the end of the holiday we were offered
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Riviera Travel

5/5

Europe

A perfect solo tour (MS William Shakespeare, Riviera Travel cruise)

Just returned from the above cruise and I cannot recommend it enough. In spite of some staff problems and the cool weather (which can
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Riviera Travel

5/5

MS Michelangelo

A long, long time ago – or so it seems – I was lucky enough to win (in a Silver Travel Advisor competition) a
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5/5

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

I have just returned from a cruise on Bolette, Fred Olsen’s new ship and despite Covid I felt very safe. We had to have
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

5/5

Scarlet Lady

Virgin offered Staycations of three or four nights to those over 40 and double vaccinated. For £549 per person we were given a Sea
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Destination

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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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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Salisbury

Salisbury is a picturesque city to explore, and the beauty of it is not just the setting, but the fact that it is flat
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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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Accommodation

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1/5

Africa

Getting the refurbishment required

The warning signs were there: the last Trip Advisor review in February 2020, proclaimed ‘past its best’; there was no website; and the Facebook
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3/5

Africa

A good, but expensive option for an overnighting at Heathrow T2

The departure time for our Brussels Airlines flight to Entebbe was 6.50am and, rather than have to get up virtually as soon as we’d
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5/5

North America

A great stay in the centre of Banff

The Mount Royal Hotel in Banff is a charming choice of accommodation, perfectly located in the pedestrian zone on Banff Avenue. It’s Alpine lodge,
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5/5

North America

Hilton Garden Inn Calgary – great city centre hotel

I stayed here at the end of a tour of the Rocky Mountains and after spending a week in nature surrounded by mountains, lakes
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5/5

North America

An iconic hotel that lives up to its reputation

Perched on the shores and the emerald waters of Lake Louise, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an iconic property and lives up to its
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1/5

Europe

Budget Hotel – and it shows

Whilst the Hotel is approx 10 minutes walking distance from the Old Town, and 15 mins walking distance from the Tallinn-Helsinki ferry terminal (a
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Airline

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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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4/5

British Airways

We were due to fly from Gatwick South to Tirana in Albania with British Airways who were not covering themselves in glory at the
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Things to do

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3/5

Africa

Pleasant gardens on the shores of Lake Victoria

Before embarking on a tour of Uganda, we spent three nights in the capital, and on a free day walked the 20-minutes from our
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4/5

Africa

Great value food in Uganda’s capital

We were staying in Uganda’s capital for a few days and our walk to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens took us past an attractive looking
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3/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Hidden in Plain Sight

Old cities and towns that have seen better days retain pockets of interest from past times. A street in Deptford, London, that seemed derelict
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Barter Books

In the historic North East market town of Alnwick is a second-hand bookshop that is somewhat uniique. For a start, it is stationed in
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5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle has been the home of the Percy family for over 700 years. The building itself is believed to have been constructed by
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5/5

Europe

Camino Del Rey

Absolutely fantastic day trip to Camino Del Rey. Long walk around the mountains on a small hanging footpath. Stunning views and an amazing experience.
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