A car rental report reveals that most UK motorists risk massive charges for holiday crashes and car theft in Europe, including the UK, and around the world. This is because they have not taken out Car Hire Excess Insurance. If they have an accident in a hire car or the car is stolen, they could […]
Alnwick Castle by the River Aln dates back to 1096 and is the seat of the Dukes of Cumberland. The nearby Garden has a massive water cascade.
Nottingham, the county town of Nottinghamshire, has much to offer Short Break visitors. It has a vibrant city centre, with fine buildings, many relating to the lace trade, fascinating museums and well maintained green spaces. I’ve often visited Nottingham over the years and have been impressed by its development into a smart, modern metropolis. Its unique […]
To get the maximum benefit from IHG One Rewards, you need to know how to collect points effectively, including bonus points, how to use them to maximum advantage and how to get the most out of 10 nights stay rewards and Elite status.
The Heritage Writing Competition closed on October 31st. Well over 100 entries were received, of which the vast majority were of publishable standard. About 10% of the entries were fictional. Our thanks to everyone who entered. The high standard of entries meant that judging was very difficult. After much consideration, the Judging Panel, chaired by STE’s Competition […]
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Canary Islands: Enjoy Gran Canaria, La Gomera and Lanzarote
STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, and his wife give their advice on how to have truly enjoyable holidays in three of the Canary Islands: Gran Canaria, La Gomera and Lanzarote. We have often chosen the Canary Islands for a holiday in the autumn, winter or spring in order to take advantage of the good weather […]