by David Hibbins | Oct 9, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Fuelled by the exuberance of youth, many of us dare to think big and bold. Some of us dream of being film stars or musicians. Others might fantasise about saving lives, the polar ice cap or a rare species in Africa.Sam Cox’s teenage ambition was rather more...
by David Hibbins | Oct 9, 2022 | Latest Travel News
There’s a loud scratching at the door.In normal circumstances in a hotel, not a reassuring noise.But here at hotel Airelles Chateau de Versailles – Le Grand Controle, it’s nothing alarming – merely our butler beginning the royal 7am wake-up ritual....
by David Hibbins | Oct 7, 2022 | Latest Travel News
The ring-tailed lemurs have arrived — seven of the fluffy little things. They should be joined soon by flocks of flaming pink flamingos.Meanwhile, the giant tortoise population is likely to increase once they make the short trip over from neighbouring Necker Island....
by David Hibbins | Oct 7, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Once just another industrial port, Bilbao’s fortune changed when the Guggenheim Museum arrived and put the Basque capital on the international map. Frank Gehry’s masterpiece and works from greats such as Santiago Calatrava make Bilbao a must for architecture...
by David Hibbins | Oct 7, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Travel to Japan is back — and the good news is the pound is strong against the yen. From Tuesday, visa-free holidays for independent travellers will be possible for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.Those who are unvaccinated need a negative Covid...
by David Hibbins | Oct 7, 2022 | Latest Travel News
The best-value 2022 long-haul winter sun destinations for Britons have been revealed in a new study – and it’s Hoi An in Vietnam that’s number one in the ranking.It’s here where their pound will stretch the furthest, followed by Cape Town in...
