Caribbean Contrasts
Sat, 02 Jan 2016
Manchester Airport – early flight 9.25am. We were impressed by efficiency of ‘check-in’ and discovered that after we said bye-bye to our luggage at Manchester Airport, the next time we would see it would be in our cabin on board the Braemar.
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Walking from the Settle-Carlisle Railway
Sat, 02 Jan 2016
WALKING uphill with very little visibility – our compass-bearing leader defying the low clouds intent on getting us lost – we suddenly emerged at a remote rail crossing where a small gaggle of men with cameras were staring patiently into the “fog”. �
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Walking Holiday To Malta And Gozo
Sat, 02 Jan 2016
We have returned from our Malta and Gozo holiday. What a great time of the year to visit these islands. Not too hot, usually less than 20 degrees. They are so green and lush.
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Wainwright Walkers Welcome
Sat, 02 Jan 2016
Is Yorkshire the friendliest place for walkers? A undisputed 25 of its towns and villages have signed up to the ‘Walkers are Welcome’ scheme which aims to encourage walkers to be actively welcomed and assisted when visiting. Supporter & our roving ambassador, Julia Bradbury, says "The scheme’s...
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Life on the Vertical in the Sorrento Peninsula
Sat, 02 Jan 2016
Martin Hesp, Editor-at-Large at the Western Morning News, recently joined our 'Exploring the Sorrento Peninsula' holiday. Here’s his report of the trip.
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Windmills and Mud in Oakham
Fri, 01 Jan 2016
The Whipper-In Hotel Oakham in Rutland “Strolling from a little piece of old England”
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