See St Michael's Mount at Marazion, Believed to be Britain's Oldest Town: Tucked away in the very far corner of South West Cornwall is the charming little town of Marazion with only 1,500 inhabitants. This ancient market town is believed to be Britain’s oldest chartered town. Aside from being … [Read more...]
Some of Cornwall's finest Pubs
Where to eat and drink on your Cornish Holiday: Cornwall's spectacular coastline is a favourite holiday destination for those seeking sun, surf and sailing. And where there's sun and sea, there are also good Watering Holes, some of the finest of which are listed below. Cornwall is also a … [Read more...]
Food and Drink in Devon and Cornwall
Food & Drink In Devon and Cornwall – Great Pubs, Good Food And Drink! It’s true that the Cornish enjoy their food – so much so that Devon and Cornwall are known almost as much for their culinary offerings as their stunning scenery and coasts. Fine Dining In recent times, the celebrity chefs … [Read more...]
Isles of Scilly, Teignmouth, Shaldon
Other Towns & Villages of Interest In Cornwall & Devon Isles of Scilly (Cornwall) About 28 miles west of Lands End (Cornwall) are the mysterious and little known islands called the Isles of Scilly. As you might expect, the isles have a very mild climate and are populated with … [Read more...]
Penzance, without the pirates
No pirates in Penzance these days, but a mild climate and funky atmosphere! In South West Cornwall is the town of Penzance. A short distance beyond the harbour fishing boats shelter in the inner dock and you'll see the occasional visiting tall-masted sailing ship against the granite quays. But … [Read more...]
Visiting Cologne on a Rhine River Cruise
COLOGNE IS A CITY OF TOWERING SPIRES: As our riverboat approaches the city of Cologne, the three landmark buildings that stand out boldly from the Rhine River are the towering spires of Cologne Cathedral, the Groß St. Martin and the Rathaus. We hop into little green and gold trains which at … [Read more...]
Stonehenge | Summer Solstice
Stonehenge still intrigues after 5,000 years: June 21st is Summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and on this longest day of the year, thousands flock to Wiltshire to visit Stonehenge and to watch the sun rise. Shrouded in Mystery This world-famous prehistoric monument is a place shrouded in … [Read more...]
Hadrian's Wall Holidays | Walking and cycling
Hadrian's Wall - Oh what a Wall: Hadrian's Wall was a Roman frontier built in the years AD122-30 by order of the Emperor Hadrian. Imagine this colossal ancient wall when it was in tact - 73 miles long, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide! Although some of it has fallen away, it still remains the … [Read more...]
Limoges porcelain | Limoges travel
Limoges is synonymous with Limoges porcelain: For many people Limoges is synonymous with Limoges porcelain and china. When we travelled through the Limousin region, our visit to Le Pavillon de la Porcelaine of the Haviland Limoges showroom was exciting for many in our group as this was the … [Read more...]
Avignon Holiday – Provence
Avignon's Palais des Papes was the Residence of the Popes of Avignon: Our modern hotel stands outside the massive ramparts which enclose the amazing town of Avignon. The hotel was very much lacking in any style or character and we could have been anywhere else in the world but France. But once we … [Read more...]
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