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Silver Travel Advisor July Prize Draw
Silver Travel Advisor is where you can find a wealth of information, impartial reviews, hints and tips about travel for the over 50’s. A team of experienced Advisors (retired travel…
Featured Stories
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Trains and Boats, but no Planes, in North Wales
If you hanker to return to the age of steam, then North Wales is a rail enthusiast’s delight, and the train is the perfect way to take in the spectacular…
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BRICKLIVE, is returning to London
Excel 27th – 30th July 2017What to expect at the UK’s largest Lego® event landing in London Built by LEGO® fans for LEGO® fans, a whopping 3 million bricks take centre stage The three-day event…
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Quaglinos launches Q Legends
The new summer series celebrating the stars Quaglino’s has launched Q Legends, a homage to iconic stars from the stage and screen, as part of their debut summer series. It…
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A Room with a View – Porto or the Douro Valley?
Fiona Maclean discovers the romantic side of this beautiful part of Portugal What makes some places seem so intrinsically romantic that even a die-hard singleton like me starts looking for…
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Summer in the Tyrol, Austria
Until recently, winter sports were the main attraction in Austria’s mountain resorts but summer activities are now coming into their own. Rupert Parker gets a taste The Tyrolean village of…
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A Spanish triumph – a memorable evening at Iberica
Anthony Lydekker enjoys delcious Picota cherries during their very short season A few days before Spain’s great afternoon at Wimbledon (the Lady’s Champion) I enjoyed an excellent tasting menu at…
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Safestay Hostels Expand into Barcelona, Lisbon and Prague
Luxury hostel group Safestay has announced the take-over of Equity Point Hostels to add four new hostels to their portfolio The acquisition of hostels in Lisbon, Barcelona (2 properties) and…
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RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Peter Morrell reports on a grand day out which had a distinctly international flavour After Chelsea the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is one of the Uk’s most highly…
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Death in the Ice
A new exhibition documents the tale of a vanished explorer, writes John Westbrooke One of the great Victorian mysteries is revived in the new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum:…
Editors' Picks
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Laidback London Rooftops
London’s Best Kept Secrets A London summer is like no other! With Young’s and Geronimo’s gorgeous selection of rooftop terraces across the capital, the sky really is the limit for…
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Events & Packages Announced for Guernsey Food Festival
The centrepiece of Guernsey’s gastronomic calendar returns for a third year in 2017 Running from 16 – 24 September, the festival celebrates the quality and variety of island food with…
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Sun, Sea and Skills in Lisbon
From salt cod to surfing, the Portuguese capital offers an intriguing choice of learning experiences With the number of UK travellers looking to learn something new on holiday continuing to…
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What’s new on the culinary scene in Massachusetts?
A round-up of foodie stories from this US State renown for its cuisine Good Stock Farm New England Getaways. James Beard Award-winning chef Sanford D’Amato and wife Angie relocated to…
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‘The Wind In The Willows’ Themed Michelin Starred Picnic
Launched by St. James’s Hotel and Club in collaboration with the new West-End musical Celebrate the quintessentially British musical this summer with a delicious picnic hamper created by Executive Head…
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Planet Hollywood’s transformed Orlando Flagship Location has re-opened its doors
America’s Iconic Celebrity-Themed Restaurant has Re-Opened with a Revitalized Location and a Four-Story Stargazing Observatory Inspired by Disney Springs’ Turn-of-the-Century Aesthetic Planet Hollywood, America’s preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating…
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The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove reopens
A Touch of Victorian Class in Notting Hill Following a recent refurbishment, the Grade II listed Notting Hill pub, The Elgin, has reopened offering a relaxed and welcoming pub, inviting…
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Make Moonshine in a Speakeasy
America’s First Prohibition Museum in Savannah The only museum in the USA dedicated to the story of Prohibition has opened in the city of Savannah in Georgia. The American Prohibition…
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Indian summer – living the dream
With its warm waters and azure skies, the west coast of Mallorca is the perfect place to escape and soak up some September sunshine – and what better way to…
Latest Headlines
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This summer’s best holiday beach reads
Posted on July 7, 2017 | No CommentsDon’t hit the beach without packing one of these top 12 reads Whether you fancy romance or thriller, Author and Book Reviews Editor Isabelle Broom talks you through the top... -
Inghams Italy launches preview 2018 brochure
Posted on July 7, 2017 | No CommentsInghams Italy has launched its preview 2018 programme with PRICES FROZEN and a range of EARLY BOOKING OFFERS, saving up to £50 per person if booked before 30th September 2017... -
AITO Inspiration – Gastronomic Getaways
Posted on July 7, 2017 | No CommentsTantalise your taste buds with these gastronomic holiday ideas from specialist members of The Association of Independent Tour Operators all of which involve tasty tours, culinary lessons and, of course,... -
Renovation and innovation at Cowdray
Posted on July 7, 2017 | No CommentsCowdray, a 16,500-acre estate located around Midhurst, West Sussex, is steeped in heritage and history Encompassing Cowdray House, a Heritage site, Wellbeing Centre, Polo Club, Golf Club, award-winning Farm Shop... -
Wimbledon Cocktail: Gin & Deuce
The Perfect MatchPosted on July 6, 2017 | No CommentsAs the action on centre court hots up, cool down with this refreshing Wimbledon-themed cocktail from Whitley Neill Ideal for sipping while watching the tennis, award-winning Whitley Neill Gin is... -
Temakinho to launch limited edition “More Amor” dish
Posted on July 6, 2017 | No CommentsA celebration of their first London Pride In keeping with their brand philosophy of “Mais Amor”, or “More Love”, Brazilian Japanese restaurant pioneer, Temakinho is set to celebrate their first... -
Ranching in Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted on July 4, 2017 | No CommentsStuart Forster hits the trail with a Canadian Cowboy When it comes to cowboys I tend to think of the USA rather than Canada. However, a little more than 100... -
PizzaStorm’s new salad offering
Posted on July 1, 2017 | No CommentsAn exciting new concept from this innovative pizza restaurant The create your own pizza restaurant, based in Wandsworth Southside Centre, is an exciting concept and offers fast, fresh and most... -
tibits has launched a Brand New Restaurant
Posted on July 1, 2017 | No CommentsPeter Morrell goes to the new location in London’s original foodie quarter and newest creative hotspot location Bankside for a look and a taste Since opening in 2000 tibits have... -
Sargent: the Watercolours
Posted on July 1, 2017 | No CommentsAn exhibition in Dulwich gives a seldom seen view of a painter relaxing, writes John Westbrooke John Singer Sargent was the most famous portraitist of the late Victorian and Edwardian...