Category: Leisure Travel

Wild swimming in the Lake District

Wild swimming in the Lake District

By on May 18, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
In just a few weeks’ time, thousands of swimmers will be heading to the Lake District to take part in the Great North Swim.
The best beaches to escape to around Barcelona

The best beaches to escape to around Barcelona

By on May 07, 2022 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Barcelona is a city in which you can just never get bored, from street festivals to museums, parties, the gastronomy and much more. However, sometimes the hustle of the city can become a bit much and it can be nice to escape and enjoy a relaxed day at a beach outside of Barcelona. Stepping into
CroisiEurope's Charming Provence cruise, France

CroisiEurope's Charming Provence cruise, France

By on May 05, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
For six nights and seven days, the 22 berth MS Anne-Marie, a luxurious hotel barge, departs from Arles into the rivers and canal that run through Europe’s largest delta.
Memorable Mississippi golf

Memorable Mississippi golf

By on May 04, 2022 in Leisure Travel, Mississippi, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Mississippi is a coastal and inland destination with features revolving around extremely fertile soil from the Mississippi River delta
10 things to do on a short vacation in Plitvice Lakes National Park

10 things to do on a short vacation in Plitvice Lakes National Park

By on Apr 23, 2022 in Attractions, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Plitvice Lakes is the oldest, largest and most visited national park in Croatia, with so much to see and do.
5 car-free Swiss ski resorts

5 car-free Swiss ski resorts

By on Apr 17, 2022 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
Here are five Swiss villages that might just make you consider a car-free ski trip.
Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Jersey

Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Jersey

By on Mar 29, 2022 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Jersey is the crown jewel in the English Channel and the sunniest spot in the British Isles, so where better to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this June bank holiday weekend? June in Jersey is all about feeling the sand between your toes and embracing Jersey's curiously Brit…(ish) culture.
Sailing the Cyclades

Sailing the Cyclades

By on Mar 21, 2022 in Europe, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The beauty of chartering a yacht in Greece is the liberty to island-hop wherever the mood takes you. In the Cyclades, warm, calm waters and ribbons of sandy beaches are a big draw, alongside the cool coastal vibe found in the relaxed towns. This group of islands scattered across the central Aegean Sea is within
Short stay: Birkdale House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, UK

Short stay: Birkdale House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, UK

By on Mar 14, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Birkdale House is a large Victorian house set on the 470-acre Matson Ground Estate close to Bowness-on-Windermere in the southern part of the Lake District National Park. Home to a number of holiday cottages, this is very much the estate’s ‘flagship’ luxury property – as you will soon see – which opened in 2020 and
When is the best time to visit Kenya on safari

When is the best time to visit Kenya on safari

By on Feb 27, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Kenya is a country, well-known – and well-loved for many too – for its exceptional biodiversity and natural beauty, game viewing (including the Big 5), and friendly people, with top hospitality standards. It is for these reasons, along with others, that it is listed time and again by industry leaders like Conde Nast, CNN and
Top 5 highest ski lifts in Europe

Top 5 highest ski lifts in Europe

By on Feb 24, 2022 in Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
Zermatt is the highest resort in Europe and its highest lift station tops out at just under 4,000 metres. At this height some people can suffer from altitude sickness. Altitude sickness typically occurs only above 2,500 metres, So clearly 4,000 metres is well above the comfort zone. You can get altitude sickness if you travel to
Top 5 beaches of Sri Lanka

Top 5 beaches of Sri Lanka

By on Feb 22, 2022 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation located in South Asia that is slowly emerging as a popular beach destination for travelers around the world. The Sri Lankan coastline offers some of the most exquisite white-sand beaches, which are surrounded by pristine blue waters. The beauty is further enhanced by the rich cultural history of the
Valentine’s Day at Çırağan Palace

Valentine’s Day at Çırağan Palace

By on Feb 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Turkey
Çırağan Palace, the home of many great love stories, is offering some exciting surprises with glorious romantic stay and dinner experiences on Valentine’s Day. Romance with a gourmet menu and live music at Tuğra Restaurant With a soul-soothing vista of the Bosphorus composing the background, the fairy-tale Tuğra Restaurant has unsurprisingly been chosen as the
COVID rules for Europe's main ski destinations

COVID rules for Europe's main ski destinations

By on Feb 07, 2022 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
Are you going skiing in the Alps in the February half term? Covid testing specialist Cignpost ExpressTest is urging families to check travel and in-resort restrictions to ensure their half term ski holidays don’t go off-piste. The company says that different rules for each of Europe’s main ski destinations might trip-up unprepared families, and extra
5 beautiful places to cycle in New Zealand

5 beautiful places to cycle in New Zealand

By on Feb 05, 2022 in Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel
New Zealand is a natural wonderland, filled with an assortment of native wildlife and pristine wilderness. Go on an extraordinary journey, and admire ever-changing landscapes and picturesque views. From vast plains and rivers to rugged mountains and farmland, a pure nature paradise. Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to meet many proud
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: 22 things to do in 2022

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: 22 things to do in 2022

By on Jan 28, 2022 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, West Virginia
It’s been just over a year since New River Gorge reached the “Gold Standard” of being designated a national park, and excitement among visitors continues to increase. “For the first time that I can recall, the entire country seems to be talking about West Virginia – and Southern West Virginia in particular – as a