At this time of year, the city of Derry in Northern Ireland is normally full of Halloween festivities and packed with visitors. There’s usually a full event programme of parades, fireworks, street theatre and thousands of people in costume, roaming an extravagantly decorated city. USA Today even named Derry the “best Halloween destination in the…
Why you should put Slavonia and Baranja in Croatia on your Bucket List
Editor’s note: Croatia is not currently on the UK’s travel corridor list, but we’ll update this article when the guidance changes. Did you know that wild brown bears still roam the forests of Slavonia? Or, that the region produces some of Europe’s finest white wine? Located between the Danube, Sava and Drava rivers in eastern…
Greek Island Hopping – the Cyclades – Amorgos
It was the 1988 movie “Le Grand Bleu” which put Amorgos on it the map and, as I dock at the tiny port of Katapola, the only other tourists are speaking French. The harbour has a cluster of simple restaurants and tiny guesthouses, reminding me of how life in the Greek islands used to be.…
Greek Island Hopping – The Cyclades – Paros
I arrive in Paros in the dark on the ferry from Athens and am immediately drawn to the strip of bars and restaurants lining the harbour front. Although it’s getting near 11pm most are still open and I settle for a pork souvlaki. I was last here nearly 40 years ago so this is an…
Boots’ 12-minute Covid-19 test will be available in-store within weeks
Boots has revealed that it will be offering a new 12-minute Covid-19 test within weeks. The antigen test will cost £120 and will deliver results faster than any other test currently available. Some tests can take several days to deliver a result. This is great news for anyone wanting a snapshot of their Covid-19 status.…
Resort Assessment: Retallack Resort, Cornwall, UK
This year-round getaway is tucked away down a long drive amid sheep-dotted fields and with views across hills and farmland. Accommodation, sleeping from two to 12, sits mostly on the reedy banks of a collection of small, natural lakes. The resort is expanding with more luxury barns as it moves upmarket. There’s a good-sized indoor…
Ashdown Park Hotel, East Sussex, England, UK
It was the 186 acres of landscaped woodlands around the Ashdown Park Hotel that inspired the famous AA Milne Winnie The Pooh story – Hundred Acre Wood. And no wonder. It’s a joyous eyeful of verdant lawns home to a lilly lake, a wishing bridge and even a garden secreted away for lovers to find. And undulating…
Lanzarote: year-round destination sculpted by Cesar Manrique
The Canaries – a clutch of islands that make up the Spanish archipelago – are traditionally the perfect getaway for beach lovers. Peurto Del Carmen is notorious for its heady nightlife, and those that prefer a bit quieter and elegance head for the beautiful beaches at Famara and Papagayo. Putting aside the beaches, the volcanic island of…
All-Inclusive at Relaxia Lanzasur Club & Aqualava Waterpark, Lanzarote
Relaxia Lanzasur Club & Aqualava Waterpark Playa Blanca, Lanzarote 7 nights from £564 pp Family Fun included: Unlimited waterpark entry included Family-sized rooms A games room and children’s club Daily entertainment programme with mini discos 2 bars including a lobby bar and pool bar serving a range of local, international and premium drinks Buffet restaurant…
Canary Islands, The Maldives, Denmark and Mykonos have been added to travel corridor list
The travel industry is finally able to look forward to a boost in bookings after a long time in the wilderness after the foreign office ruled out all but essential travel to Spain The Canary Islands joins The Maldives, Denmark and Mykonos on government’s travel corridor list This means travellers returning to the UK from…