Floriade is a World Horticultural Exposition that has been taking place in the Netherlands roughly every 10 years since 1960 and 2012 it will be taking place in Veno. Floriade 2012 is the 6th Exposition to take place. 1960 – Rotterdam 1972 – Amsterdam 1982 – Amsterdam 1992 – Zoetermeer 2002 – Haarlemmermeer 2012 – Venlo More than 100 exhibitors will together pay tribute to horticulture. Th...

Fusion Maia Resort, Vietnam is claiming to be Asia's 1st All-inclusive spa resort, so when a colleague visited the hotel we could not wait to hear her thoughts and share them with you in the below blog; - "I really loved Fusion Maia Resort and spent time getting to know the property, the concept as well as the competitors in the area. I spent over a week here and I have to say, I did not want to leave!  I really loved the r...

I would suggest that the true efficiency of a (travel) company can only be judged when something goes wrong – and how spectacularly that did during our recent holiday.  I had never booked with Explore! before but was very taken with the title and summary details as shown in their brochure.  Triangle Travel assured me they were both a highly-regarded and caring company, so I signed up for a 12-day trip to Nepal : visiting Kathmandu and trekking towards E...

My destination was Young Island, a private island 400 metres off the coast of St. Vincent & The Grenadines. It’s so laid back on the Island that you actually feel a million miles away from any other civilization, although the modern comforts cater well for your every need. The accommodation is set along the side of the island through rainforest (120 steps to mine, offering amazing views of Bequia and Mustique) and the rustic cottages offer complete privac...

Travel to Bequia before the crowds arrive is my top tip for 2012. Landing on the island of Bequia was an experience to say the least; such a small runway, it looked no different to a main road here! The airport was a small building with one man welcoming us off the plane, before running in to check our passports, before running over to become the customs officer! We grabbed our bags and climbed aboard our open air taxi truck. My first impression was how green ...

The best beaches in the UK can be found not far from your front door. So if you are looking at staying at home this Year, why not read our guide to work out which one you want to visit. Over 70 beaches in England have been awarded Blue Flag Status so there is no better reason to take a traditional English seaside holiday. Picnics on the beach, building sandcastles, flying kites and rock pool fishing seem a thing of the past but more and more families are resur...

When I first went to Calpe and Altea 30 years ago I remember being treated as something of a novelty. Back then an English family abroad not speaking a word of Spanish really stood out to the locals. How times have changed! My parents had an apartment in Altea, a typically Spanish town, about 40 minutes north of Alicante and 20 minutes from Benidorm. Of course, everyone had heard of Benidorm with its English speaking bars and huge hotels. Today its even bigger, ...

On the 06th December we took 98 people to the Bath Christmas market for the day and everybody seemed to have a great day. The two Shearings coaches arrived in Wallingford at the exact time and place booked and everyone was there waiting in anticipation. It was a cold December morning so we ushered everyone on as quickly as possible. Seats had already been allocated so names were ticked off and everyone got settled in. Our two excellent drivers, Richard and Su...

Battlefields of World War One are a major part of our history and for many of us it is on our list of places to visit, so when my mother-in-law said she wanted to visit Theipval Memorial to the Missing for some time to see the name of her uncle, Rifleman Ernest Charles Saunders, who was killed in the Great War, we took the opportunity.   We chose a tour with Leger Holidays from their Battlefields Brochure, called "All Quiet on the Western Fro...

Life onboard a Fred Olsen Cruise ship can differ from other cruise lines and for this reason we have written, from past experiences a little piece on "life onboard a Fred Olsen Cruise". The Fred. Olsen experience starts from the time you drop your luggage off. A fast and efficient embarkation process sets you up for a stress free holiday instantly. Stepping on board Boudicca you feel instantly at home. You are greeted by name with a broad smile and a...