1241. The Snowy Surprises of Sun Valley
February 20, 2018
Sun, Snow and Stars
In 1936, Averell Harriman was a man on a mission. His dream? To replicate the great European ski resorts on his home turf. The result? Sun Valley, Idaho, the first ski destination in America. Think skiing, but amplified: big names, big ambition, big slopes. Clark Gable, M...
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1242. A Ski Holiday with an Infant? ‘Snow problem!
February 20, 2018
It might feel like a skiing holiday is incompatible with the needs of an infant. Or that it’ll cost a fortune in special equipment and bespoke, child-friendly resorts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s not only possible, but actively enjoyable to take a baby on a skiing trip. And crucially, i...
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1243. Spontaneous Getaways - Don't Plan Your Next Holiday
February 20, 2018
Surprise is an important part of adventure. For many, tour bus holidays with their large itineraries of activities and restaurants drawn up months in advance can be just as tedious as the office. Often not knowing exactly what you’ve got in store on holiday makes it far more exciting and rewarding. ...
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1244. The Best Apps for Regular Travellers
February 20, 2018
Remember when phones were useless on holiday? The signal was bad, the charges were expensive and you even had to tell your network where you were going before you set off. Thankfully, in recent years everything has changed with the rise of the smartphone leading to some fantastic handheld travelling...
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1245. Love Reading Anywhere on Holiday with a Kindle
February 20, 2018
Avid holiday readers can easily get through a book a day while travelling, especially when making epic cross-country journeys on public transport. A good page-turner is always a holiday treat, but a rather heavy one when piled up with a dozen other books in your suitcase. This is where the e-reader ...
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1246. Discover the Romance of Eastern Germany on a Mosel River Cruise
February 20, 2018
If the words ‘luxury river cruise’ conjure up images of meandering slowly through breath-taking scenery and past historic monuments, while enjoying the very best local food and wine, then you may well be imagining a Mosel river cruise. Take a trip, by boat, along one of the most beautiful waterways ...
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1247. Keep in Shape While You Travel
February 20, 2018
Travelling the world and keeping fit are not usually two things you associate with one another. Holidays are a chance to get away from the responsibilities of normal life; that often includes the daily grind of a fitness regime. Eating out most days, it is very easy to lose any notion of food contro...
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1248. Cruise Back in Time into the Heart of Dutch History at Zaanse Schans
February 20, 2018
For many the joy of European river cruises is being able to explore a country or region in a leisurely, paced way. To meander through its rural landscapes or towns and to witness for yourself the way history has left its indelible mark. A trip through the Dutch rural landscape of Zaanse Schans offer...
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1249. Pit Stop of the Year Award
February 20, 2018
Anyone who spends their days (and often nights) out on the UK roads hauling goods across the country and then travelling back with a return load knows the importance of a decent roadside rest stop: a place to take a break, get something to eat and recharge the batteries for the next leg of the journ...
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1250. It's All in the Eyes: Improving Road Safety
February 20, 2018
Road safety is a subject that’s close to the hearts of anyone involved in haulage work. Any innovations or road projects are watched with close interest, so fleet managers and HGV drivers have welcomed the news of Highways England's implementation of a programme to install "intelligent" cat's eyes i...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
