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On The Road: Travel Around The UK In A Campervan

Are you looking for a socially distanced vacation, this summer? Touring the beautiful sights of the Uk with an RV (recreational vehicle) – whether a campervan or a motorhome – is a fabulous holiday idea, after a long period lock-down. The sensation of liberty when hitting the road, stopping for memorable visits and breath-taking sights, and setting camp at your preferred location is unique.

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5 Memorable Tandem Cycling Tours To Try With Your Partner

What could be more romantic than jumping on a tandem together and rolling through French vineyards or along the coastal cliffs of Portugal with your other half? It’s a great way to stay connected when both partners enjoy riding, but not necessarily at the same speed. On a tandem, the pilot steers, brakes and shifts while the rear rider provides the extra power from the backseat. The cyclists must pedal in unison, but the pilot decides where the duo is going and how fast.

The 5 Best Hotels For A Spa Break in Europe

Crunchy globe-trotters never sit still: after Christmas holidays, it is time to start planning a new, fun adventure, preferably in the company of your BFFs. The cold, raging winds of January call for a relaxing, rejuvenating spa weekend get-away. And not just the local spa you’ve already visited and know well: there are dozens of marvellous locations around Europe that will astonish you with their unique wonders.

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The Best Christmas Family Getaways In Scandinavia

If the thought of stuffing the turkey, making the Christmas pudding, cleaning the house or hosting your spouse’s relatives makes you sigh, it’s time to think of a plan B. Why not spend a different holiday season and book a vacation your whole family will never forget, enjoying the lights and sights, the magic atmosphere and the luxury of sitting into a ready-made table for a plentiful meal?

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Halloween Ghost Tours For The Bravest

Bored of the usual tricking ‘n treating and Jack-o’-lanterns on Halloween night? If you would prefer to organise an evening that you and your group of friends will remember for good, you are spoiled for choice. Land of dungeons, haunted graveyards, and abandoned castles, most English cities boast scary tours, scenarios, and experiences that will leave you sleepless, sending cold chills down your spine for weeks to come.

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Unforgettable Australia: A Midlife Mum And Teen Adventur

Curiosity and colour, reconnecting and discovering, dreaming and hoping, appreciating the unfamiliar, flights and fatigue. These words float around in my mind in speech bubbles as I reminisce about my recent summer adventure across Australia with my teen.

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The 10 Best British Places To Walk Your Dog During The Holidays

Having a hard time thinking of a present for your dog this year? Since walking is one of the best forms of exercise in midlife, why not give yourself and your pup a loving gift: take him or her for a long walk in a new, exciting place where both of you will have a chance to stretch your legs and burn some calories after the sumptuous holiday meals. From long sandy beaches to big open green spaces, there are lots of dog-friendly locations all over the UK that will please both you and your pooch.

Grape Harvesting: A Budget Travel Experience

As we move from summer to autumn, vineyards across Europe and North America are busy harvesting the fruits of their labour to prepare for the winter winemaking season. For a wine enthusiast, being part of the actual winemaking ritual can be very appealing: the picking process gives you insight into the hard work and time that go into wine production and a greater appreciation for the wine you drink.

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East Devon Coast: A Jurassic Family Journey To Remember

With its scenic clifftop coastal walks and sweeping views across the sea and countryside, East Devon’s Jurassic coast is a recognised area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a gorgeous place for a post-lockdown escape. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in the region, most of which are found in quaint towns and villages, where a variety of local produce, as well as high street shops and restaurants, can be found, along with traditional pubs and some of the best hotels in the South West.

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Romantic Toulouse, the ideal post-lockdown couples retreat

For couples who found themselves recently isolated with their other halves and missing the romance of their pre-lockdown relationship, the South of France has the perfect remedy, in the name of a city called Toulouse.

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Podcaster Colleen Rosenblum: “My Zoom Escape”

My husband and I had a dream trip planned for this April to stay in amazing Castles across Ireland. It was a bucket list trip for us that was many years in the making and, like so many trips for people around the world, it was cancelled due to Coronavirus. While this uncertain time of life has created unease for many people, for me, a woman who loves to have control, this unease quickly moved to anxiety.

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10 Travel Books For A Dreamy Escape

If you can’t go out and explore the world, bring the world to you. One of the ways to escape without actually booking a flight is by immersing ourselves in a wonderful travel book. Yes, the web might allow us to plan and anticipate our travels in amazing and useful ways but nothing can give you the pleasure of getting your hands on a shiny new guide book or flipping through beautiful glossy photos or illustrations in a coffee table tome featuring somewhere exotic.

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8 Creative Ideas For A Family Staycation

Taking a holiday at home isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t go about it intentionally. However, in these unsettling times, being able to appreciate our home and the neighbourhood where we live have never been so important. Instead of dreaming of a holiday abroad (that can be stressful as well as expensive), why don’t you turn your den into a family escape?

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Easter in Helsinki: A Mother-Daughter Special Weekend

Helsinki is a vibrant, modern capital that – despite its compact size – offers exciting sights, events and experiences for every age, taste and interest. It’s the perfect destination to choose for Easter weekend with your teenage daughter, as both of you can quench your unique thirst, whether in art, architecture, music, nature or shopping. You can get out of your comfort zone by trying a few of the Finnish traditions such as the sauna or the suspicious-looking, malt-based Easter dish, mämmi.

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Enchanting Foliage: The Top Places In Uk To See The Autumn Colours

There’s something about autumn that feels magical. Crunchy leaves and vibrant colourful views make this earthy season the perfect time to visit beautiful forests, woodlands, parks and arboretums. Whether you love collecting leaves with your kids, taking beautiful pictures or rather enjoy forest-bathing, you should have no problems finding a green area near you that is putting on a good autumnal show.