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Driving Holidays Are All The Rage

Holidaymakers looking to avoid adding to the growing problem of carbon emissions may choose to shun plane travel altogether this summer, instead opting to travel by car and ferry.In which case, such travellers would do well to take a trip across the North... Read >

The Highland Feast

This October sees one of the key events in the Scotland calendar celebrated - the Highland Feast.A part of the wider Highland 2007 celebrations, this year the feast takes on a more significant role than in previous years it could be argued.Now in its nint... Read >

Driving to - and through - the Loire Valley

While it is one of Britain's closest neighbours, France is also a great choice for a driving holiday with any number of great spots to stop at along the way as you wind your way down from one of the country's ferry ports towards your final goal. A... Read >

Sightseeing in County Cork

County Cork is the largest of the Irish counties with varied scenery and a wealth of history enriched by folklore and magical myths. Along the coast you'll find rocky coves, sandy bays, tall cliffs, small islands and mudflats whilst inland the countrysid... Read >

Make the Most of your Trip to Nice this Summer

Not only a major tourist centre and leading French Riviera beach resort, Nice is also a historical city, blessed with a number of interesting sights. Religious buildings include: the deliciously baroque Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe Saint-Nicolas, a national... Read >

Make The Most of Your Weekend in Belfast

Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland is a truly fascinating city and perfect weekend break destination, with so much history and culture, good food and a vast array of places to stay; it's well worth a thought if you are planning to get away from it a... Read >

Buying a Camping Stove for your Next Camping Trip!

Buying a camping stove can be a tricky business. You want to make sure you get the right one for you. If you are hiking you need to get something that is compact and will carry easily. A trangia might be a good idea if you need something small, or if you ... Read >

Buying your Sleeping Bag for your Next Camping Trip

Buying sleeping bags can be a difficult task, with prices ranging from a few pounds to a few hundred. Ultimately you have to ask what you want to use it for. The sleepig bag is an important part of the kit. If you are hiking then you ideally want somethin... Read >

Choosing the Right Tent

When you're camping, your tent is the most important piece of equipment. Without a tent, you are nothing! You need one that will keep you dry and warm (but not too warm). There are a huge huge range ot there on the market and it can be difficult deciding ... Read >

Music Festival Survival Tips

Festival Survival Tips Thinking of going to a Music festival this year? Then get those wellies at the ready and read on to make sure you're prepared! Here's our top ten tips... 1) Well I may as well say it now. TAKE WELLIES. It may seem like com... Read >

Get more out of the january sales this year

At this time of year, we all like to indulge in a little retail therapy and there is nothing quite like finding a bargain in the sales. Why not make the most of the exchange rate and visit the shopping mecca that is New York? The winter sales are now on a... Read >

Visiting Poland...

If you are looking for a city break this winter, why not take a look at Poland. A country located in Central Europe, Poland is a major destination for tourists around the world, who come to admire its beauty in both its old cities and in the wild scenery ... Read >

Bergerac, the Jewel of the Dordogne

Bergerac is the second largest town in the Dordogne and can trace its name back to the gallo-roman town "Bracarius". Situated on the banks of the Dordogne, the town has always been a commercial centre and the river itself (nicknamed the River of Hope) has... Read >