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Train travel always evokes a sense of grandeur and romanticism that just seems to be missing from a flight. If you want a trip where the journey is as much a part of your experience as the destination, a train could be the perfect way to cover plenty of ground at the same time as
Back in the 1950s a young newly wed and her naval officer husband moved to the Island of Malta and immediately fell in love with the place. They settled in a quiet suburb of the capital Valletta and stayed for nearly three years. In 2015 that same couple returned for a few days to the
As I left the plane a fellow passenger said that I would either love or hate my forthcoming walking experience on the island of Fuerteventura. My curiosity was heightened. I had read the descriptions of the walks in the programme and they seemed pretty ordinary. I was soon to discover there is nothing ordinary about
Any time is a good time to contemplate taking a chocolate themed city break. You don’t have to wait for events like National Chocolate Week or Valentines Day. As a travel writer, I have discovered several chocolate cities worth heading to for a chocolate fix. The following are European cities worth visiting for their chocolate or chocolate
17,000 years ago, some of our ancestors ventured deep into caves in the South of France and created ancient cave paintings, huge works of art on the rock faces, depicting arresting scenes of active predatory mammals. Fast forward to 1940, and a teenage boy and his dog set out to roam the French countryside looking
There a number of reasons for wanting to visit European battlefields. A desire to see where a father, grandfather or great-grandfather fought, a passion for military and regimental history or simply an interest in seeing where the battles that changed history took place. I have focused on a few 20th century battlefields in Europe that
Delayed flights. Luggage allowances. Shuttle buses. Jostling for a seat. Getting through customs. The airport can be one of the most stressful parts of a holiday, meaning that you return home frazzled rather than relaxed. With a no fly cruise you can completely avoid the airport, being ferried to and from the sun in style
Cycling has been growing in popularity in the UK over the last decade or so. This is thanks largely to the British cycling team’s efforts in the Olympic Games and the individual successes in races such as the Tour de France by the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish. Of course, there
Travelling overseas is often a major part of many people’s retirement plans. However, there are a few things that retirees should bear in mind next time they travel. If you have recently retired, or are just about to, travel is probably high on the list of things that you plan to do in order to
If you are looking for a resort with a range of wide and gentle slopes then La Plagne is the place for you. This famous French resort is popular with skiers of all ages and ability, but it is particularly well regarded by those of us who are in our more senior years. Situated within
Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, with millions of tourists flocking to its islands in particular. While it has attracted some bad press lately, it’s still a brilliant place to spend a week or two – especially for more mature travellers. The islands offer people a diverse choice of