The Coronavirus pandemic has had a massive effect on access to UK heritage properties, but they are now reopening. All staffed sites were closed in March; that included houses, cafés, shops and toilets. A few free-to-enter coastal and countryside sites remained open, although parking was very limited. But now other sites are reopening. Here are […]
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 […]
Guest author, Harper Reid, gives her top choices for tropical holidays. White beaches, crystal-clear waters, and palm trees swaying in the wind – what’s better than a holiday in the tropics? Because they promise loads of rest and relaxation, tropical vacations are a great choice for senior travellers. So, which tropical destination should you head […]
****** The Heritage Writing Competition closed on October 31st, 2018. ****** Well over 100 entries were received, almost all of publishable standard. The competition Winners and Runners-up have now been announced. Our exciting, new Writing Competition is Free To Enter and offers £200 in Prizes. The author of the best entry will receive a cash prize of £100. […]
Written by Julie Watson (A Runner-up entry in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) I’ve been addicted to travelling since my early twenties. The more I did the more I needed to do. The truth is I have measured out my life in travel fixes. I’ve sought out all opportunities to travel – for work, pleasure, […]
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Australia Trip 2020: Part 2 – Tasmania
STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, reports on a trip with his wife to Australia in February 2020. Moving on from the mainland, he now reports on the island state of Tasmania. We flew into Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and stayed three nights at the Comfort Hotel Foreshore, Lauderdale, which proved difficult to find in […]