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October 21, 2026

The Crafers Hotel, Crafers, South Australia Review

Location: The Crafers Hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of Crafers in the Adelaide Hills. Its proximity to Mount Lofty, Stirling and an easy 30 minute drive from Adelaide makes it an ideal base for exploring the region. Arrival and Check-In: Situated a short distance from the Crafers exit of the M1 Princes Highway,…
October 17, 2026

National Wine Centre of Australia: Taste of Australia Experience in Adelaide

Location Set on the edge of Adelaide’s beautiful Botanic Gardens, the National Wine Centre of Australia enjoys a prime position just a few minutes from the city centre. Its striking architectural design was inspired by the curves of a wine barrel which blends in well with the surrounding parklands. The location makes it an ideal…
October 13, 2026

Quest Port Adelaide, South Australia Review

Location: The Quest Port Adelaide is ideally located in the heart of the historic Port Adelaide precinct. The property is within easy walking distance of the waterfront, local cafés, restaurants and heritage buildings, making it an excellent base for both leisure and business travellers. Port Adelaide is well placed for easy access to both Adelaide…
October 9, 2026

St. Martin’s, Isles of Scilly: The Perfect Day Trip from St. Mary’s

Getting there One of the pleasures of staying on St Mary’s was how easy it was to visit the neighbouring islands. Daily boat services ran regularly between the islands, with departures typically at 10.15am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. A return ticket cost £15 per adult, making it excellent value for a full day out. We chose…
October 5, 2026

Tresco Day Trip from St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly

About Tresco During our stay on St Mary’s, we couldn’t resist taking a day trip to Tresco, the second-largest inhabited island in the Isles of Scilly. Unlike the other islands, Tresco has no cars (apart from those needed for island services), giving it a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere where bicycles, golf buggies and walking are the…
October 1, 2026

St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly Day Trip Guide: Coastal Walks, The Garrison, Harbour Views & Local Food

About St Mary’s St Mary’s is the largest of the Isles of Scilly and the main arrival point for most visitors to the archipelago. It’s possible to reach the island by air, or by boat from Penzance, although even on a day trip you’ll quickly realise this is somewhere that deserves longer than just a…
September 27, 2026

The Newbury Show: What to See, Tickets & Getting There

Newbury Show 2026: when and where was it? If you love a traditional British country show like us, then the Newbury Show is certainly one to put in the diary. This year the show took place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026, at the Newbury Showground. The show opened at 8.30 a.m. with…
September 23, 2026

Restaurant Savotta Helsinki Review: A Taste of Traditional Finnish Cuisine

There are restaurants you visit for the food, and then there are restaurants that become part of your travel memories because of the whole experience. Restaurant Savotta in Helsinki is very much the latter. Set directly on Senate Square, with views towards the magnificent Helsinki Cathedral, Savotta offers visitors the chance to experience traditional Finnish…
September 19, 2026

How to spend a day on Iso Vasikkasaari, Espoo, Finland

There is something rather special about discovering an island just a short ferry ride from the city. It feels like you have escaped somewhere much further away, even though you have barely travelled any distance at all. That was exactly how we felt when we decided to spend the day visiting Iso Vasikkasaari, just off the…
September 15, 2026

Viking Cinderella Helsinki to Stockholm Review

Well, what a lovely time we had! Our mini cruise on board Viking Cinderella was so much more than simply travelling between Helsinki and Stockholm. From the moment we stepped on board, it felt as though our holiday had begun, and we soon discovered that the journey itself was just as enjoyable as the time we spent…
September 11, 2026

Exploring Heidelberg and Journey Home – Days 7 & 8: Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise

A Final Excursion to Beautiful Heidelberg It was hard to believe that we had reached our final full day on board our Riviera Resplendence Rhine cruise. The week had passed incredibly quickly, yet it felt as though we’d packed so many wonderful experiences into just a few days. After another leisurely breakfast, it was time for…
September 7, 2026

Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise – Day 6: Discovering Obernai and Enjoying a Spectacular Gala Dinner

A Different Start to the Day After several days of leisurely morning sailings along the Rhine before heading ashore in the afternoon, Day 6 brought a welcome change to our itinerary. Instead of cruising first, today’s excursion was scheduled for the morning, meaning we were up a little earlier than usual. Breakfast, however, was just…