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 […]
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 […]
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Historic Houses: Garden of the Year Competition 2025
*** Special Offer: For a £5 discount on Historic Houses membership use code STEW05 *** Historic Houses, the non-profit organisation representing more than 1,600 privately owned historic houses, castles and gardens in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Island has since 1984 run a Garden of the Year competition. It is sponsored by Christie’s auction house. […]