Posts by Charmaine Hallmark
The Arctic
THE ARCTIC If you’re looking for a holiday that’s different – you couldn’t get any more different than a visit to the Arctic. No flip flops, bikinis or strappy tops – this holiday is furs, fleece and thermal underwear! But the air is crisp and fresh, skies are clear and blue – and there is…
Read MoreHealth and Wealth in Cambodia
HEALTH AND WEALTH IN CAMBODIA Is it time for some ‘me time’? Are you in need of pampering, slowing down or switching off altogether? There is a whole new definition of luxury holidays in travel – for the destination primarily, but more about lifestyle holidays that offer rest, relaxation and recharge! There are lots to…
Read MoreA Cruise for a Purpose
A CRUISE FOR A PURPOSE If you’ve dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights, the best way is to get away from it all! Away from the city lights, out at sea. The darker the sky, the brighter the lights will appear. When there is no light, the aurora can reflect on the sea too. Hurtigruten…
Read More“Let the Train take the Strain”
“LET THE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN” Remember that TV ad? I couldn’t say it better – get away from the stress of airport terminals, get away from the 5-lane traffic jams, get away from it all, and let the train take the strain! Jazz, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll Explore Chicago’s famous blues scene and…
Read MoreRegent Seven Seas
THE MOST INCLUSIVE LUXURY EXPERIENCE™ Wake up to a new horizon every day on the world’s most inclusive luxurious fleet. Our four-ship fleet visits more than 425 destinations around the world, an ideal way to experience the history and culture of the world’s most magnificent destinations, combining extravagant accommodation with scrumptious cuisine. Our ships create…
Read MoreUAE – Away from the crowds! By Gill Lindley
UAE AWAY FROM THE CROWDS The United Arab Emirates is made up of 7 ‘Emirates’. Dubai is the most famous of course but I was lucky to get the chance to visit a couple of the less famous, but just as beautiful, Emirates! Ajman, the smallest Emirate, is quieter than Dubai with great beach facilities…
Read MoreOur Borneo Adventure – by Jonathan, Ruth, and Jaqui Elliott
OUR BORNEO ADVENTURE by Jonathan Ruth and Jaqui Elliott We have just returned from a magical adventure in Borneo, which started with BA upgrading us to First Class – WOW – how the other half lives! We flew to Kuala Lumpur to acclimatise for a couple of days. This has changed beyond our recollection of…
Read MoreSorrento by Keith and Jo Visser
SORRENTO, NAPLES AND CAPRI by Keith and Jo Visser We had a wonderful holiday – Jo’s birthday treat to remember. The Belair – what an excellent choice of Hotel! As its name suggests it is in the “good air”. Although the hotel is on a busy road into Sorrento, the Belair is perfectly quiet as…
Read MoreKerala – God’s Own Country by Brenda and Gordon Wilkinson
KERALA GOD’S OWN COUNTRY by Brenda and Gordon Wilkinson We wondered quite what to expect when Charmaine suggested a homestay in Cochin. We need not have worried, the Francis Residence was lovely Mr Francis and his wife Rosie were charming and our room was beautiful. Cochin has been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch and English…
Read MoreAir Transat to Canada …
AIR TRANSAT TO CANADA I enjoyed a great visit at Gatwick to see an Air Transat A330-300 aircraft just before it was due to leave for Vancouver. The aircraft was modern and the cabins looked very sleek with its new mood lighting. Air Transat offer reasonably priced flights to Canada and…
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