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Escape the commercial Christmas Oct 05 2009

WE all know about the commercialisation of Christmas, and unfortunately the same is true in Lapland where mass tourism has arrived in the last few years.Read

Relax on and off the piste at Westendorf, beautiful and friendly for winter sports lovers Sep 30 2009

IF you are an adrenalin junkie with a passion for the slopes, the Austrian resort of Westendorf will not disappoint.Read

Parad-ice found in Lapland's snowy wastes Sep 23 2009

‘PASSPORT, passport... NOW’ snarled the Russian border guard, the nozzle of his Kalashnikov thrusting un-nervingly in the direction of my face.Read

Lapland trip to Santa’s village is a magical day for children and adults Sep 23 2009

“WAKE up,” we whispered to our two children in the dead of night, “We’re going to see someone special.”Read

Colour and culture of Rome's legacy on offer in Trier Sep 16 2009

BACK in 30BC, the Romans based their Western Roman Empire at Augusta Treverorum in western Germany.Read

Donkey provides a magical mystery tour of the landscape of Cyprus\n Sep 16 2009

I’M not what you would call a natural donkey rider.Read

The original Spa is still bubbling along Sep 16 2009

THE therapeutic waters under the attractive Ardennes area of Belgium led to the creation of the world’s first health spa in the picturesque city of Spa hundreds of years ago and now there are millions of health spas around the globe using the same name.Read

Grand Princess cruise is a food and wine lover’s delight Sep 16 2009

STANDING alongside the chef in the galley of a giant cruise ship looking a little like a food inspector in a white coat while waiters buzzed frenetically around me, I pondered that this was not exactly what I had in mind when I opted for a cruise.Read

Grand Princess cruise is a food and wine lover’s delight Sep 16 2009

STANDING alongside the chef in the galley of a giant cruise ship looking a little like a food inspector in a white coat while waiters buzzed frenetically around me, I pondered that this was not exactly what I had in mind when I opted for a cruise.Read

Grand Princess cruise is a food and wine lover’s delight Sep 16 2009

STANDING alongside the chef in the galley of a giant cruise ship looking a little like a food inspector in a white coat while waiters buzzed frenetically around me, I pondered that this was not exactly what I had in mind when I opted for a cruise.Read

Ynyshir Hall hotel in west Wales is perfect hideaway Aug 06 2009

Adrian Caffery leaves the crowds far behind as he samples the delights of a luxury hotel in west WalesRead

No buts, it's got to be Butlins for family fun Jul 29 2009

A TRIP to Butlins has to be on the wish list of every kid. With entertainment and activities on constantly throughout the day, there is never a dull moment.Read

Enjoy the awfully big adventure of Peter Pan in London Jul 29 2009

MY other half, Riki, doesn’t believe in pixies at the bottom of the garden. She has no faith in the magical powers of bankers, politicians or any of the other fabled creatures concocted by our finest folklorists and yarn-spinners.Read

Enjoy the awfully big adventure of Peter Pan in London Jul 28 2009

MY other half, Riki, doesn’t believe in pixies at the bottom of the garden. She has no faith in the magical powers of bankers, politicians or any of the other fabled creatures concocted by our finest folklorists and yarn-spinners.Read

Serbian festival buries memories of war Jul 22 2009

A GROUP of bright young Serbians beam with delight as I rush through the crowd to get a picture of them proudly holding up their national flag.Read

Kennedy Space Centre is out of this world Jul 22 2009

JUST as the world looked skywards for man’s first steps on the Moon 40 years ago, so did we.Read

A taste of the good life afloat on the Birmingham and Worcester Canal Jul 15 2009

IT NEVER ceases to amaze me how tranquil canal life is.Read

Thrills, spills and total relaxation in Northamptonshire Jul 15 2009

HOT on the heels of the race car in front of me, hitting speeds up to 100 miles per hour, I prepared to perform my first overtaking manoeuvre.Read

Wales is a land of adventure Jul 08 2009

“YOUR mission, should you choose to accept it – and you probably don’t want to – is to climb to the top of a 130ft tree without blubbing like a girl. Take in the panoramic views above the tree tops, then calmly walk to the edge and throw yourself off.”Read

Center Parcs at Sherwood Forest is the ideal family break Jul 01 2009

We are becoming regular visitors to Center Parcs at Sherwood Forest, we are close to knowing the names of all the squirrels.Read

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