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10 Things To Pack When Travelling

May 13 2013 in News by ibarnes

When we’re packing for a glorious holiday in the sun it’s hard to remember everything we might need when we get there and we all know we can probably buy [...]

Tags: documents, holidays, packing, passports, photos, shoes, sunblock, things to pack, travelling
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The Magic Of Magaluf In Mallorca!

Apr 16 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Magaluf isn’t just about parties and nightlife, it’s a perfect holiday destination for families and couples too! With Summer on the way everyone is buzzing about where to holiday. Spain [...]

Tags: holidays, Magaluf, Mallorca, Spain, travel
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Best Beaches and Boat Trips in the Algarve

Oct 5 2012 in Beaches by easyJet Holidays

Portugal’s southernmost region has an extensive coastline which is just waiting to be explored. From where to place your beach towel to seeking out the perfect adventure on the ocean, there’s [...]

Tags: Algarve, beach, beaches, coast, holidays, Portugal
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Late Summer Holiday Fun in Lincolnshire

Aug 13 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Lincolnshire boasts an unspoilt coastline and some wide, golden sand beaches making it the ideal destination for a ‘staycation’ most of the year round. Names like Skegness and Mablethorpe will [...]

Tags: breaks, coastline, holidays, Lincolnshire beaches
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Dreaming of a holiday in Antibes, France

Aug 6 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Not many people know the beauty that is Antibes Antibes lies in the Alpes Maritimes in France and is twenty kilometres to the west of Nice and twelve and half [...]

Tags: Antibes, breaks, city break, France, holidays
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Are the beaches the best reason to go to Slovenia?

Jul 26 2012 in Beaches by Jane van Velsen

Do the beaches in Slovenia disappoint? Even though it’s a relatively ‘new’ destination for travellers, Slovenia boasts some of the most unspoilt beaches on the Balkan coastline. Each area has a [...]

Tags: Balkans, beaches, holidays, Slovenia
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Why we all love Slovenia!

Jul 24 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Slovenia is close to Croatia for those who don’t know. It has a rich natural environment with stunning nature reserves and scenery and is a geat place to go on [...]

Tags: holidays, holidays in Slovenia, Slovenia, Travel to Slovenia
No Comments »

Visiting the Amazing Island of Sicily this Summer?

Jul 18 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Why You Should Visit Sicily Sicily is a unique island. It is the place where Archimedes once lived and taught. St Paul preached here. It was a Greek Colony, a [...]

Tags: holidays, island, Italy, Palermo, Sicily
No Comments »

Things to do and see in Brittany, France

Jul 5 2012 in Things To Do by Jane van Velsen

Brittany is a great place to holiday as most attractions are within driving distance for a day trip or less if you choose your accommodation well. Obviously the main attraction [...]

Tags: coast, France, holidays, things to do
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Ask A Local: Castle Beach, Falmouth, South Cornwall

Jul 4 2012 in Beaches by Pip Carlton Barnes

Surrounded by beaches, green fields and the third largest natural harbour in the world Falmouth is a place worth visiting. Visit for a long weekend, a week or even a [...]

Tags: Castle Beach, Cornwall, Falmouth, holidays
6 Comments »

Cornwall really does have it all for holidays

Jul 2 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Cornwall is really a world apart from the rest of England as the county has its own language as well as very unique traditions and landscapes. What really marks Cornwall [...]

Tags: accommodation, coastline, Cornwall, holiday makers, holidays, scenery
No Comments »

Head Off To The Brittany Coast For Beach, History and Action!

Jul 2 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Brittany will remind the British tourist a bit of Cornwall or Wales with it’s rustic charm and superb seafood. A peninsula of immaculate beaches and picturesque towns and villages make [...]

Tags: coast, coastal holidays in Brittany, holidays
1 Comment »

Suffolk Offers a Wide Variety of Accommodation for Holiday Makers

Jun 27 2012 in Accommodation by Jane van Velsen

Accommodation Choices in Suffolk Suffolk has a large range of diverse accommodation to choose from and this is just a very small sample. If you’d like to see more of [...]

Tags: accommodation, beaches, bed and breakfast, holidays, Suffolk
No Comments »

Choosing the Right Greek Island for Your Summer Holiday

Jun 26 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Holidays in the Greek Islands Your Big Fat Greek Holiday starts here where we help you find the right spot! The Greek Islands have long been the dream destination of [...]

Tags: beaches, dream destinations, Greek Islands, holidays
No Comments »

5 Beaches in Suffolk for Family Fun

Jun 26 2012 in Beaches by Jane van Velsen

Suffolk has a long coast line meaning there are many beaches to choose from We’ve established that the weather is driest in this county, now let’s take a look at [...]

Tags: beach, beaches, holidays, Suffolk
No Comments »

Suffolk Is The Sunniest Spot in England!

Jun 25 2012 in News by Jane van Velsen

We’re obsessed with the weather in the United Kingdom and no more so than when we’re trying to plan a holiday. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s a family holiday, a [...]

Tags: beaches, holidays, short break, Suffolk, sunshine
2 Comments »

Slow Summer Holidays In Suffolk, United Kingdom

Jun 25 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Value and Variety to be found in Suffolk’s big sky country Suffolk is known for its rolling hills, big skies and wide open sandy beaches. It’s also the driest county [...]

Tags: accommodation, beaches, holidays, Suffolk, Summer, things to do
1 Comment »

5 Great Things To Do In Poole, Dorset

Jun 22 2012 in Things To Do by Jane van Velsen

Apart from sunbathing on the beaches! Poole in Dorset, not only has a number of terrific sandy beaches but also boasts a large number of activities for dry or wet [...]

Tags: beaches, holidays, Poole, things to do
1 Comment »

Five Perfect Places To Stay In Poole

Jun 21 2012 in Accommodation by Jane van Velsen

Bed and Breakfasts or Hotels in Poole? Poole is a great holiday destination for a long or short break. It’s easy to find and it has everything you need in [...]

Tags: beaches, holidays, Poole, things to do
No Comments »

Maritime Museum Cornwall Recieves TripAdvisors Excellence Award!

Jun 20 2012 in News by Jane van Velsen

Tripadvisor.com awards National Maritime Museum Cornwall with excellence award! TripAdvisor has become the world’s largest travel site by recognising the power of traveller feedback, tourists give unbias views frankly communicating [...]

Tags: beaches, Cornwall, holidays, Maritime Museum Cornwall, things to do, TripAdvisor
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10 Things To Pack When Travelling

May 13 2013 in News by ibarnes

When we’re packing for a glorious holiday in the sun it’s hard to remember everything we might need when we get there and we all know we can probably buy [...]

Tags: documents, holidays, packing, passports, photos, shoes, sunblock, things to pack, travelling
No Comments »

The Magic Of Magaluf In Mallorca!

Apr 16 2013 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Magaluf isn’t just about parties and nightlife, it’s a perfect holiday destination for families and couples too! With Summer on the way everyone is buzzing about where to holiday. Spain [...]

Tags: holidays, Magaluf, Mallorca, Spain, travel
No Comments »

Best Beaches and Boat Trips in the Algarve

Oct 5 2012 in Beaches by easyJet Holidays

Tags: Algarve, beach, beaches, coast, holidays, Portugal
No Comments »

Late Summer Holiday Fun in Lincolnshire

Aug 13 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Tags: breaks, coastline, holidays, Lincolnshire beaches
No Comments »

Dreaming of a holiday in Antibes, France

Aug 6 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Not many people know the beauty that is Antibes Antibes lies in the Alpes Maritimes in France and is twenty kilometres to the west of Nice and twelve and half [...]

Tags: Antibes, breaks, city break, France, holidays
No Comments »

Are the beaches the best reason to go to Slovenia?

Jul 26 2012 in Beaches by Jane van Velsen

Tags: Balkans, beaches, holidays, Slovenia
No Comments »

Why we all love Slovenia!

Jul 24 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Slovenia is close to Croatia for those who don’t know. It has a rich natural environment with stunning nature reserves and scenery and is a geat place to go on [...]

Tags: holidays, holidays in Slovenia, Slovenia, Travel to Slovenia
No Comments »

Visiting the Amazing Island of Sicily this Summer?

Jul 18 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Why You Should Visit Sicily Sicily is a unique island. It is the place where Archimedes once lived and taught. St Paul preached here. It was a Greek Colony, a [...]

Tags: holidays, island, Italy, Palermo, Sicily
No Comments »

Things to do and see in Brittany, France

Jul 5 2012 in Things To Do by Jane van Velsen

Brittany is a great place to holiday as most attractions are within driving distance for a day trip or less if you choose your accommodation well. Obviously the main attraction [...]

Tags: coast, France, holidays, things to do
No Comments »

Ask A Local: Castle Beach, Falmouth, South Cornwall

Jul 4 2012 in Beaches by Pip Carlton Barnes

Surrounded by beaches, green fields and the third largest natural harbour in the world Falmouth is a place worth visiting. Visit for a long weekend, a week or even a [...]

Tags: Castle Beach, Cornwall, Falmouth, holidays
6 Comments »

Cornwall really does have it all for holidays

Jul 2 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Cornwall is really a world apart from the rest of England as the county has its own language as well as very unique traditions and landscapes. What really marks Cornwall [...]

Tags: accommodation, coastline, Cornwall, holiday makers, holidays, scenery
No Comments »

Head Off To The Brittany Coast For Beach, History and Action!

Jul 2 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Brittany will remind the British tourist a bit of Cornwall or Wales with it’s rustic charm and superb seafood. A peninsula of immaculate beaches and picturesque towns and villages make [...]

Tags: coast, coastal holidays in Brittany, holidays
1 Comment »

Suffolk Offers a Wide Variety of Accommodation for Holiday Makers

Jun 27 2012 in Accommodation by Jane van Velsen

Accommodation Choices in Suffolk Suffolk has a large range of diverse accommodation to choose from and this is just a very small sample. If you’d like to see more of [...]

Tags: accommodation, beaches, bed and breakfast, holidays, Suffolk
No Comments »

Choosing the Right Greek Island for Your Summer Holiday

Jun 26 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Holidays in the Greek Islands Your Big Fat Greek Holiday starts here where we help you find the right spot! The Greek Islands have long been the dream destination of [...]

Tags: beaches, dream destinations, Greek Islands, holidays
No Comments »

5 Beaches in Suffolk for Family Fun

Jun 26 2012 in Beaches by Jane van Velsen

Suffolk has a long coast line meaning there are many beaches to choose from We’ve established that the weather is driest in this county, now let’s take a look at [...]

Tags: beach, beaches, holidays, Suffolk
No Comments »

Suffolk Is The Sunniest Spot in England!

Jun 25 2012 in News by Jane van Velsen

We’re obsessed with the weather in the United Kingdom and no more so than when we’re trying to plan a holiday. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s a family holiday, a [...]

Tags: beaches, holidays, short break, Suffolk, sunshine
2 Comments »

Slow Summer Holidays In Suffolk, United Kingdom

Jun 25 2012 in Trips and Destinations by Jane van Velsen

Value and Variety to be found in Suffolk’s big sky country Suffolk is known for its rolling hills, big skies and wide open sandy beaches. It’s also the driest county [...]

Tags: accommodation, beaches, holidays, Suffolk, Summer, things to do
1 Comment »

5 Great Things To Do In Poole, Dorset

Jun 22 2012 in Things To Do by Jane van Velsen

Apart from sunbathing on the beaches! Poole in Dorset, not only has a number of terrific sandy beaches but also boasts a large number of activities for dry or wet [...]

Tags: beaches, holidays, Poole, things to do
1 Comment »

Five Perfect Places To Stay In Poole

Jun 21 2012 in Accommodation by Jane van Velsen

Bed and Breakfasts or Hotels in Poole? Poole is a great holiday destination for a long or short break. It’s easy to find and it has everything you need in [...]

Tags: beaches, holidays, Poole, things to do
No Comments »

Maritime Museum Cornwall Recieves TripAdvisors Excellence Award!

Jun 20 2012 in News by Jane van Velsen

Tags: beaches, Cornwall, holidays, Maritime Museum Cornwall, things to do, TripAdvisor
No Comments »

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