The Wye Valley – what to see, where to eat and stay on your picturesque Wye Tour
The River Wye seems to epitomise our idea of the picturesque. It meanders past castles set high on the clifftop and loops around lush meadows …
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The ultimate beach packing list – for your sunshine holiday
Each year I head to Greece to visit my sister, to relax on the beach, soak up the sun and spend fun times with the …
Delicious PEI food – what and where to eat in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Canada’s smallest province of Prince Edward Island boasts sandy beaches, shallow bays and rolling farmlands. It provides a bounty from its cold Atlantic waters and …
Explore 20 of the best beaches in Zakynthos Greece
If you’re visiting the Greek island of Zakynthos, part of the Ionian chain, chances are you’re looking forward to some sun, relaxation and beach time. …
Hiking clothes for women – what to wear for comfort and style
If you’re planning to hike in the mountains or walk a long distance trail to improve your fitness and wellbeing, it’s good to know what …
A guide to hiking the Cami de Cavalls in Menorca
Imagine a long distance hiking trail where you’re never far from sparkling turquoise seas and sheltered coves. On which you can walk in a continuous …
A guide to Monet’s Garden at Giverny – Normandy, France
The soft, translucent light of the Seine valley has drawn artists to Normandy for centuries. It was here that Claude Monet made his home at …
The best things to do in Florence – for first time visitors
As the capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence is packed full art, beauty and cultural riches. Unfortunately you won’t be the …
14 of the best Antigua beaches – on your Caribbean holiday
Let’s walk barefoot along the beach in Antigua, swim in the calm, clear water, rest a while under the swaying palm trees. Go snorkelling by …
A day out in the Newport Wetlands – walking and birdwatching in south Wales
The saltwater lagoons made a sheet of rippling silver, the fringe of brown reeds gently stirring and waterfowl dotted across the surface, an occasional flock …
Roman Caerleon in South Wales – Roman Baths, Museum, Amphitheatre and more!
You’ve visited the Colosseum in Rome, now it’s time to discover Roman Caerleon in south Wales! The Roman Baths and Museum in Caerleon may be …