Celebrating a classic destination closer to home, we follow in the footsteps of former Presidents, Vikings and tourists drawn from all over the world with a look at some of Ireland’s key sights and experiences. Bunratty Castle First constructed in the 15th century, Bunratty Castle can be found in Bunratty – a village resting between […]

Recognised for their importance, natural, cultural, and historical, these famous locations are some of the most iconic destinations on our beautiful planet! 2021 holidays in mind, here are just some hugely important UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites we thoroughly recommend adding to the bucket list. 1. Rome, Italy The capital of Italy’s historic centre is an  […]

Solo holidays offer the exhilarating freedom to explore exciting destinations on your own, with the reassurance of a dedicated tour manager plus the opportunity to mingle with other like-minded travellers – but only if you wish! With no added single supplements, we have cherry-picked 5 essential tours across Europe, specially crafted with the solo traveller […]

Scotland is one of the most beautiful places in the world at this time of year. The landscape starts to changes dramatically, continuing into winter, with fantastic results. We take a look at some essential autumn woodland walks where you will discover and fall in love with this beautiful country for yourself, or in some […]

Have a sense of adventure? Not a problem, Norway is full of natural wonders that you really need to experience to believe! Food lover? Great, Nordic cuisine is on the rise on the global stage and makes the best of the fresh ingredients readily available. In order to give you a glimpse of what this […]

Venturing out to some of Scotland’s most beautiful and acclaimed stretches of scenic wilderness, we are delighted to be able offer places on a fantastic range of self-drive holidays. Whether ticking off beautiful islands or taking in some of Scotland’s finest walking country, these self-drive holidays have arrived at just right time for readers to […]

Sailing down a meandering river, taking in the sights and sounds of historic cities, charming villages and breathtaking countryside, is what river cruising is all about.   With so many famous waterways to consider for a European river cruise, we’ve selected 10 of our favourites. 1. Rhine The magnificent Rhine originates high up in the Swiss Alps and flows for 766 miles to Rotterdam, […]

One of the greatest cities in Europe, Hungarian capital Budapest delights millions of visitors each year. Arriving either to sample the city on a short break, escorted tour or quickly taking in the sights as part of a cruise itinerary, Budapest has a host of great sights and experiences. Here are 8 charming highlights found […]

Following on from the launch of new ‘Light and Relaxed’ tours available for 2021, we take a look at what to expect and safety measures introduced by our trusted partner Travel Department. Flight Safety – Departing Around the world, airports and airlines have introduced measures in response to COVID-19 to make the flying as safe […]

Exploring the evolving world of travel in response to COVID-19, we look at steps introduced by one of our trusted partners. Brightwater Holidays, a specialist tour operator based in Cupar, Fife, have recently introduced an 11-step initiative in response to COVID-19 that will help readers safely get back on the road, enjoying firm favourite scenic […]