Mention Austria as a tourist destination and Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck immediately come to mind, along with the Tyrol for winter sports enthusiasts. However Linz, Austria’s third largest city, doesn’t seem to feature prominently on the tourist map except as a break for Danube cruises, and often then only as a jumping off point for […]
When I think of Scotland, I have visions of ancient castles and historic battlefields set against a background of picturesque lochs and mountains. I make a point of visiting Scotland at least once a year, being drawn back by its great heritage and scenery. Heritage is very important for Scotland, both culturally and with respect to its economy […]
Austria, Netherlands, Japan and the Pacific Coast of the USA will be popular destinations for British holidaymakers in 2015, according to a new ABTA Travel Trends Report. These are included in a list of twelve holiday destinations to watch out for in 2015, based on factors such as the relative strength of sterling, important anniversaries, new air […]
Whilst on a touring holiday in Andalusia, I decided to take a day out to venture over the border into Gibraltar. I was not quite sure what to expect. The UK Channel 5 television series Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun had given me the impression that Gibraltar was a bit like an extension to the Costa del […]
Seeking sun in late November, I headed off to Andalusia in southern Spain. I took advantage of the low season prices for flights, car hire and accommodation. It’s definitely good to be a retired senior traveller when it comes to choosing exactly when you want to travel. And yes I did manage to get warm weather and sunshine for […]
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A Short Break in the City of York
Written by Kay Ellis (One of two winning entries in the City, Town or Village Writing Competition.) We have been in York approximately one minute, as long as it takes to mind the gap and cross Platform One, but I can see George’s eyes sparkling with excitement already. I could leave him on Platform One […]