Tag: Travel

Think of a cycling trip abroad and you’ll most likely think of the sport’s heartlands in continental Europe. France, Italy and Spain host the three Grand Tours each year, and so they tend to be the most popular choices.   But if you want to try something off the beaten track, with the same great […]

Two thirds of the world’s surface is water, so it’s no surprise that the human race has found ways to maximise excitement from the H2O around us. Whether it’s out at sea, deep beneath the waves, or on rivers and lakes, water sports give us a chance to connect with nature, get some exercise and […]

Turkey might not be the first place you’d think of when it comes to a golf trip abroad. But its position under the golfing tourism radar makes it a great place for a couple of rounds off the beaten track.   Only around four hours by air from the UK, it’s a much more accessible […]

So winter is turning to spring, which means for British skiers, the season is coming to an end. For the next several months, you’ll be restricted to indoor skiing, dry slopes or a long hot summer dreaming about your next trip to the Alps, right? Well, not necessarily.   Skiing has long been such a […]

If you’re planning an independent or skippered sailing holiday, and you want to get out of the UK and get off the beaten track, Croatia should be one of your first ports of call (pun intended!).   Sitting opposite Italy on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia has established itself in recent years […]

Why should cyclists visit Cyprus?   Located in the Mediterranean Sea, to the south of Turkey and West of Syria, lies the island of Cyprus. There is little documented about Cycling in Cyprus and after a recent trip there, I am confident that it could be a future travel destination for cyclists from all around […]

Picture the scene: it’s just you and your companions, two wheels each, the open road and some beautiful views. You’ve got warm, sunny weather to enjoy as you ride, and the extra feeling of knowing that you’ve left the cold, wet, grey British winter behind.   Cycle touring can be an immensely pleasurable way to […]

Lake Garda provides some of the most stunning views anywhere in Italy, and so it’s no surprise that it’s a popular destination for cyclists from all over Europe and beyond.   As the largest lake in Italy, it has a little bit of everything: towns, villages, historical sites, beaches, mountains and much more. Add in […]

Every winter, thousands of Britons head south to the French Alps for skiing holidays, enjoying some of the best snow conditions, accommodation, atmosphere and cuisine in Europe.   Because of the area’s popularity, it’s vital to plan ahead and research your options thoroughly, so that you and your companions get the best experience possible. In […]

Swimming inches away from sharks sounds like one of the most dangerous things you can do. But it doesn’t have to be – in fact, it can be an extremely exhilarating and incredibly rewarding experience, helping you get in touch with these fascinating marine creatures.   Of course, we wouldn’t recommend you jump into the […]