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Island Adventures – the Isle of Wight

As soon as you board the ferry or hovercraft to the Isle of Wight you know you’re in for a fantastic holiday. It’s only a short distance across the Solent from Portsmouth, but once you’ve arrived mainland Britain will seem like a distant memory.

Host the ultimate Burns Night

Not just a celebration of the life and work of the ‘Scottish Bard’, Burns Night (25 January) is a great opportunity for a get-together to celebrate Scotland, eat some lovely food and enjoy a ‘wee dram’ or two. Whether formal or informal, a Burns Night celebration will normally involve raising a glass of whisky, a […]

Winnie the Pooh Day – a short walk in the woods

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day (18 Jan) with our guide to walking in the real-life 100 Acre Wood!

Star Trail photo taken in the Isle of Man (UK)

Island Adventures – The Isle of Man

The Isle of Man, also known as the motor-racing capital of the world, is a wonderful holiday destination with plenty to uncover and explore – including dark skies and wild wallabies!

Island Adventures – Anglesey

We all dream of an island adventure and Anglesey is a magical place to have one. As soon as you drive across the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge spanning the dramatic Menai Straits, (Afon Menai in Welsh), a narrow stretch of tidal water about 16 miles long, you know you have arrived somewhere very special.

Island Adventures – The Inner Hebrides & Isle of Skye

The Inner Hebrides are scattered off the west coast of Scotland and are made up of 36 inhabited islands altogether, including Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Raasay and Staffa. People come here to discover the charm of these remote, beautiful places and to explore the wonderfully diverse and captivating scenery. The Isle of Skye is connected […]

Island Adventures – Arran

The Isle of Arran is a holiday paradise and sometimes described as Scotland in miniature. With miles of coastal paths, numerous hills and mountains, high open moorland, deep forested areas, rivers, small lochs and lovely golden beaches, it’s a perfect place to have your own island adventure.

The best New Year’s resolutions

Why are New Year’s resolutions so difficult to keep? Every year we start off with such good intentions, but, according to research, only around 1 in 10 of us stick to our resolutions. The key to keeping your New Year’s resolutions is to make them small, easy to maintain and fun! So here we’re taking five […]

Unique properties for New Year

The Bunker, Cornwall What it lacks in creative naming, The Bunker certainly makes up for in comfort. Where better to hunker down for the weekend than a converted WW2 bunker? Beautifully converted into stunning accommodation, it’s set in glorious countryside close to the stunning open air Minack Theatre, Porthcurno Beach and the wide white sandy […]

Enjoy an alternative Xmas

Thousands of Brits head for sunnier climes over the Christmas break, choosing to shun tradition and do Christmas their way. But you don’t need to spend a small fortune and travel hundreds of miles just to escape the hustle and hype of the run up to December 25th. Instead, why not give yourself a little […]

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