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5/5

Europe

Protur Floriana Resort

My wife , myself and our daughter recently booked a late break at the Protur Floriana Resort in Cala Bona, Mallorca. We flew from
4/5

Europe

A rocky start- but it was plain sailing from then on…

The journey from home, via Rhodes, had been uneventful once we had negotiated the flight delay accompanied by no less than four seat changes,
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Great experience

First coach holiday with my partner via Alfa coache travel. Great experience. Coaches were comfy, driver very informative. Feeder change was so well organised.

Alfa Travel

5/5

Europe

Pure luxury

For a once in a lifetime, following 2 years of I’ll health I treated myself to an all inclusive Club Med holiday. Every part
5/5

Europe

Finland

Finland is a beautiful clean country seemingly devoid of people and cars…..well almost ! It is approx.1.5 times the size of England but with
5/5

Europe

Volcanic Surprise

Had a fabulous week recently in Peurto de la Cruz, Tenerife. It was so good to get away and the weather was very kind,
3/5

Europe

Wining and Dining on the island of Gozo

Whilst staying at the not-so-grand Grand in Gozo, we chose to eat out most nights. On arrival at Mgarr Harbour, our taxi driver pointed
3/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Journey Through the Garden of England in a Pulman carriage with lunch

This was very well organised, the seating was comfortable, the lunch was delicious and the staff were attentive and very pleasant. However, perhaps we

The Steam Dreams Rail Co.

5/5

Europe

How many Islands!

Stepping aboard the small ship at Dubrovnik, I was greeted immediately with welcome drinks – good start eh! Our cabin was roomy with an

Saga Cruises

4/5

Europe

Nice Ship/Terrible Medallion

Took a 14 day cruise to Iceland via Norway. Very nice ship, not too big. Comfortable cabin , Lovely crew. Evening meals in restaurants
5/5

Europe

Addictive.

Our first cruise on Britannia in 2021 was supposed to be a one off for our Golden Wedding. Cruises are like a box of
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Cruising the River Severn on Edward Elgar

Boarding the charming Edward Elgar, all vintage cream with maroon trim, feels like walking into an Agatha Christie novel. There are no Art Deco

Destination

2/5

Europe

Comino Island – like beauty and the beast

The island of Comino lies between Malta and Gozo and is the home of the famous Blue Lagoon, a ‘must see’ and along with
4/5

Europe

Hanseatic Island City

It was an Interrail holiday, aiming at the Viking ships of Schleswig and Roskilde but with some interesting destinations we hadn’t visited plus two

Interrail

5/5

North America

Geysers Galore

Spent 2 days exploring Yellowstone National Park, an amazing place of natural beauty. There are more geysers concentrated in this area, notably the Grand
3/5

Europe

A spa town with water like marmite!

The Georgian town of Borjomi was developed after a Russian governor discovered a health giving mineral spring in 1810, and it subsequently became a
4/5

Europe

Lots to see in Georgia’s second largest city

We stayed at the Black Sea resort of Batumi for three nights. We’d hoped to spend time relaxing on the beach but found it
5/5

Europe

A Setting for Snow White

Like the seven dwarves, the people of mediaeval Goslar went to the nearby mountain to work in its mine. They found silver ore and

Accommodation

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

A great hotel in a historic market town

Our two night break at the Wynnstay Hotel was a wonderful experience. The hotel sits in a prominent position in the centre of town,
2/5

Europe

Celeb spotting in a not-so-grand Grand

Let’s start with the most outstanding feature of The Grand, which is without doubt, its location overlooking Gozo’s Mgarr Harbour. Despite being a tiny
4/5

Europe

A great choice for chilling in Malta

During an extended break in Malta and Gozo, we wanted two weeks of chilling, and chose the four star Westin Dragonara in St Julian’s
4/5

Europe

A great boutique hotel in Malta’s capital

Staying in Valletta we chose the boutique four-star AX The St John, which was centrally located in the pedestrianised Merchant Street and a stone’s
1/5

Europe

Not 4 star hotel

Trip organised by RSD Travel. Hotel not 4 star as advertised. Food lukewarm and Hotel run down . Dreadful 7 days….
5/5

Europe

Fabulous Hotel with Central Location

Very new hotel with amazing breakfast (including pancake maker which fascinated our grandchildren). Located right next to the Royal Palace and a walking tour
3/5

Europe

Poor online check in spoiled an otherwise good experience

We chose to fly Air Malta from Heathrow rather than British Airways from Gatwick as it was more convenient, but on having seen the
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Aer Lingus

When traveling to the UK this spring from Canada I looked at all the options and decided to try Aer Lingus. At the time
3/5

Europe

Turkish Airlines – not the best but not the worst

We flew Turkish Airlines from London Heathrow Terminal 2 to the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, via Istanbul. Checking in online 24 hours beforehand, gives you
4/5

Africa

STP Airways hop between Sāo Tomé and Principe

The little known, and second smallest African country, Sāo Tomé and Principe, comprises of two small islands. Separated by nearly 100 miles, the easiest
4/5

Africa

Five African countries in twelve hours

Before we’d even flown with Ethiopian Airlines strategic partner, ASKY Airlines, our experience was poor. Our flight from Sierra Leone (Lungi) to Sāo Tomé,
5/5

North America

Very Excellent Services!

I Booked my last flight ffom LAX to BOS with Flightyo at Delta Airlines and it was great. The booking process was smooth the

Things to do

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Beaulieu Passes its MOT

Planning a Birthday treat for my husband, I had to get my brain into gear and come up with something special. Jackpot! With the
4/5

Europe

The sights of Malta’s capital

Five nights in Valletta gave us plenty of time to explore both the city and enjoy excursions from Malta’s capital. As it was our
3/5

Europe

A terrifying walk along the coast

Lonely Planet suggested a pleasant walk along a section of the Gozo Coastal Walk, from Mgarr Harbour near our hotel, to the cliff-bound inlet
2/5

Europe

Seeing the island of Gozo by open top bus

For our final day in Gozo, we thought an open top bus would provide a great overview of areas which we’d missed on our
3/5

Europe

The sights of Gozo Island’s capital

Unlike many visitors to Malta who simply take a day trip to the nearby island of Gozo, we stayed five nights at the Grand,
3/5

Europe

Restaurants in St Julian’s

Whilst staying at Malta’s Westin Dragonara Resort, we originally thought we might be a captive audience in terms of eating out as on the

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