Ditch speed for slow travel: Adventures that won’t cost the planet
Posted onWe’re all so busy these days. Everyone’s in such a rush to get places. It’s never been easier or cheaper to hop on a plane and max our precious holiday time. But at what cost to the planet? This year, the number of scheduled airline passengers taking to the skies is predicted to hit almost 4.6 billion, a new record….
Wanderlust for life: Why travel is good for you, whatever your age
Posted onWe’re not getting any younger. The World Health Organization has predicted that the percentage of the population over 60 will have nearly doubled by 2050. But unlike previous generations we’re not simply downing tools at retirement age. Instead, we’re witnessing a boom in older travellers, who now more than ever before have the ways, means and inclination to get out…
Whatever floats your boat: Unusual cruise experiences
Posted onAs a nation it seems our love of cruising is matched only by the endless variety of out-there experiences. How do you fancy an immersive underwater odyssey as part of your next cruise? Or perhaps you enjoy cruising so much that you’d like to buy into a residential community at sea? The appeal of cruising shows no signs of abating,…
Not EU too: 6 alternative city breaks
Posted onGoing anywhere nice this year? Perhaps you’ve put your travel plans on hold in the face of the UK’s ongoing political uncertainty? If so, you might be in the minority as tour operators are reporting a surge in bookings by British holidaymakers seeking far-flung escapes. Unsurprisingly searches have soared in recent months for non-EU holidays. Fears surrounding passport and visa…