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Tenerife
Santa Cruz is busy reinventing itself and has a new landmark         

Love story
Follow in the footsteps of Portugal's most famous lovers

Bulgaria: Mountains & Monasteries Three spectacular mountain ranges offers an opportunity to discover an unspoilt Bulgaria.

Peru in pictures: enjoy a pictorial tour of some of the countries highlights

Lanzarote: black as cinders but stunningly beautiful!

Malta: discover the magic of this much loved island

Adventure Travel along the Silk Road; ongoing diary of Michele, adventure tour leader

Michele in India  our adventure traveller has completed three tours in India ... read more

Michele in the Caribbean  intrepid Michele has changed locations for yet more tours...updated as the diary notes  arrive

South American Odyssey   Jackie's account of her trip through Argentina,  Patagonia,  Chile, Peru,  and Ecuador

Hotter Shoes in Action : see Eileen's take on country walking in Hotter shoes

Flying is Fun?                                                                     A light hearted look at flying cabin class  

Cambodia  James Buckley vividly captures the sights and smells of this exciting destination.  

North Cyprus: Living the Dream follow the dairy of Brian & Eileen as they buy their own place in the sun in North Cyprus. Now in 4 parts.

Samos: Leading from Behind  a light-hearted look at the problems of leading walking holidays

 

Greece for Greek-o-philes

Greece is well loved as a tourist destination by so many. In spite of this the travel pages in many nationals, including the big ones, churn out the same boring articles each year, regurgitate the old familiar clichés and visit only the old familiar places.                         Time for something new, visit our Greece pages to explore Lesvos, Samos, Crete, Rhodes and Kefalonia

Follow in our footsteps and Walk & Eat with Brian & Eileen Anderson on Rhodes and Kefalonia

Turkey for Travellers

Huge, diverse, friendly, Turkey is a country made for travellers and 2010 is our year for exploration.

Istanbul  One of the most fascinating cities in the world

 

 Portugal for Explorers

Strange as it may seem, Portugal is Britain's oldest ally and yet it is a country we know so little about.

Algarve is well known but there is so much more to discover. beautiful countryside, amazing lifestyles and customs and brilliant wine.... and Monarch butterflies!

 Discover it with us through our Portugal pages

Britain's Heritage of Beautiful villages

Alresford in Hampshire  a great day out for all the family
Hidden villages of Lancashire discover picture postcard villages                             Gibbon Bridge: an intimate country house hotel in the heart of Lancashire's countryside with food to die for! See especially Alfresco dining

Book Reviews:                                   Greek Island Hopping? the Thomas Cook guide is the perfect companion.

Vienna: feast yourself on a musical dream with David Nelson's erudite guide.

Florida explored this is the only guide book written exclusively for the holidaymaker with a hire car.

Culture Smart Guides to Greece & Turkey an invaluable guide to the cultural dos and don'ts in these well visited countries

                                                                                  News & Views                       
 
Monarch's monster leg-room - new flight configuration gives leg space .
Eurozone   where can you spend your Euros? A quick reminder of the Eurozone countries
Money matters The cheapest way of raising travel money 
Long-haul leg-room: Some charter flights now offer more leg-room than BA & Virgin schedule flights
Driving in France?   be warned                 
Travel Insurance some hints and tips on choosing a travel insurance.  
Love, Lust or Adventure. Some suggestions for your holiday read in 2009
9Car Hire Abroad: is the lack of safety equipment about to get you into trouble with the law? Check here!

Watch out too for very high excesses and guard against them with your own insurance.

Holiday Web Scams: beware!

 

Baltic Cruise special ... what a great way to visit Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Rostock, Copenhagen and Oslo.

Virgin Cruisers first time cruising? Check this page

Weekend Breaks in the UK

Great ideas for short breaks and family outings

Portsmouth: this revitalised town is packed with interest and will keep the family well entertained for a weekend and longer!

Malvern: walk the hills, try the pubs, visit the theatre and indulge in a little Elgar. Pamper yourself with some good food & accommodation.

Hull: might not instantly spring to mind for a weekend break but regeneration and the opening of The Deep has turned Hull into a top attraction.

Winchester: the heart of the ancient kingdom in deepest Hampshire has great offerings for a weekend break or longer!

Marwell Zoo: near Winchester is a great day for all the family

Teesside Treasures: follow Captain Cook's trail to discover the delights of North East England.

Heritage & History: read about the organisations dedicated to preserving Britain's incredible heritage and the benefits of membership

Special Interest Holidays.

Cow Kicks & Kangaroo Paws     Featuring the incredible flowers of Western Australia, one of the world's richest floral regions. Something flowers lovers should experience at least once in their lifetime.

King of the Rockies                             The spectacular North American Rockies are special for wild flowers. One particular alpine, a minute columbine, took Brian & Eileen on the journey of a lifetime.

King of the Alps: the 'King of' series continues this time with a trip to the Italian Dolomites in search of Eritrichium nanum.

Special Interest tours led by Brian & Eileen Anderson   The full diary of tours for 2009 now announced.

Northern Cyprus Great for flowers in the spring and great anytime so check out the magic for yourself!

The wild Orchids of North Cyprus. A fully illustrated account of the orchids found in spring time in this beautiful part of the world.