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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

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,
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Seaside stay

We stayed at the Imperial Hotel for a short two night break. The hotel looks onto its own gardens and then the beach in
4/5

Europe

Split in Croatia

I had friends visiting from Canada and they were keen to go somewhere in Europe where they had not been before. They decided on
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
3/5

Africa

A simple life in Rogbonko Village

Whilst on a tour of Sierra Leone we visited the village of Rogbonko. The name means ‘village in the forest’ and getting there from
5/5

Antarctic

To The End of The Earth!

I have travelled a lot but one of my great desires has always been to visit Antarctica. The reasons that I have got to

Destination

3/5

Europe

Fabulous Svan Towers in Mestia

We stayed in Mestia before and after visiting the mountainous settlement of Ushguli, but it wasn’t until our return visit that we got to
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Lytham St Annes

Lytham St Annes is a seaside town on the Fylde coast in Lancashire at the estuary of the River Ribble. Lytham is just two
4/5

Europe

One of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe

Ushguli, a community of five villages in northern Georgia, and only 10km from the Russian border, is one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Much Wenlock

For such a small town Much Wenlock in the county of Shropshire has plenty to offer the visitor. This medieval market town was the
5/5

Europe

Beautiful Lake Ohrid

We fancied going to somewhere different this year and after seeing a review on TV by Simon Calder we decided to visit Lake Ohrid.
4/5

Europe

Shota Rustaveli to St George and the dragon

We spent three nights in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi and enjoyed both a guided tour and free time. Rustaveli Avenue, the central 1.5km long main

Accommodation

2/5

Europe

Batumi’s Hotel Bloom didn’t bloom for us

On our tour around Georgia we stayed at the Black Sea resort of Batumi, staying in the Hotel Bloom. We’d spent the previous five
3/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Beautiful hotel, poor maintenance and service.

Stayed in an upgrade room in the old manor house, rather than a hotel room. Booked a deal through Secret Escapes, then spent nearly
3/5

Europe

Simple accommodation in the Georgian mountains

Ushguli is a community of five villages in northern Georgia, only 10km from the Russian border. As one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements
3/5

Europe

Same hotel – two different experiences

If you’re visiting Ushguli, one of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe, your starting point is likely to be the townlet of Mestia.
3/5

Europe

A great view of the opera house from the terrace

It was 7pm when we arrived for an overnight stay at the Grand Opera Hotel in Kutaisi, Georgia’s third-most populous city. The check in
3/5

Europe

Insufficient time to enjoy our mountain view

Stepantsminda, formerly known as Kazbegi, is remotely located in north east Georgia, 10km from the Russian border. Our one-night stay at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
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
1/5

Africa

TAP Air Portugal – never again!

At the end of our trip to Sāo Tomé and Principe, we flew home with TAP Air Portugal, via Lisbon. As we’d started our

Things to do

5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Not any old iron

Ancient metal objects was the message, and in a castle you’d expect swords, halberds, even the keys to dungeons, but these were mainly tiny,
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Unusual plants for sale at Great Dixter Plant Fairs, Northiam, Rye

Great Dixter Plant Fairs obviously attract people who love buying plants; the fairs are a magnet for those who are seeking the rare and
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Smithills Hall – a wonderful house

Smithills Hall is a Tudor mansion with Victorian additions near Bolton, Lancashire. The house used to belong to an ancestor of my husband’s and
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London – The pros and cons of being a ‘groundling’

Several years ago I saw a marvellous production of Twelfth Night at The Globe Theatre; I’ll never forget Mark Rylance’s performance in that play.
4/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Great value Greek food

After a matinee performance of La Cage aux Folles at Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, we headed towards Warren Street underground station for a
5/5

United Kingdom & Ireland

Lincoln Steampunk 2023

We returned again to the beautiful city of Lincoln to enjoy the International Asylum Steampunk Festival. This takes place over four days and is

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