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  • A weekend in Gothenburg

    A weekend in Gothenburg

    With low cost flights on offer to Sweden’s second city, a city break to Gothenburg was very tempting and so on a recent Friday evening we boarded a flight from Manchester airport over to western Sweden. I’m a big fan of the Nordic region and after enjoying visits to Stockholm and Uppsala, I felt certain…

  • A Day at World of Wedgwood

    A Day at World of Wedgwood

    World of Wedgwood is an award winning tourist attraction set in 240 acres of countryside in the village of Barlaston, Staffordshire. The area is known as ‘The Potteries’ and is home to the world famous Wedgwood brand, a company is steeped in rich heritage. Spanning over 260 wonderful years, Wedgwood continues today to be renowned…

  • Autumn at RHS Harlow Carr Garden

    Autumn at RHS Harlow Carr Garden

    The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Harlow Carr Garden is one of five public gardens run by the RHS and is located one and a half miles from the centre of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Getting there: We arrived by car, with ample free parking available. For visitors using public transport there are regular trains to Harrogate from both…

  • Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    Hotel Review Location: Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is linked via a covered walkway to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and with the city centre being only 20 minutes away by train, the hotel is ideally located for a city break or overnight layover. Arrival and check in: After arriving into Schiphol Airport on board a KLM flight…

  • Dinner at Hotel du Vin, Harrogate

    Dinner at Hotel du Vin, Harrogate

    We were recently invited to experience the Hotel du Vin’s taster menu with wine pairings at its stylish hotel in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The hotel is located on an elegant Regency terrace in the centre of the spa town and overlooks the Stray which is one of Harrogate’s best known landmarks. The Stray covers 200…

  • Sunny Bank Mills Museum, Leeds

    Sunny Bank Mills Museum, Leeds

    Sunny Bank Mills is a former woollen mill that has found new life as a cultural and commercial destination near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Established in 1829, the mills have been regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners to create a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture. Last year marked 10 years of…

  • Fazer Experience, Vantaa, Finland

    Fazer Experience, Vantaa, Finland

    Founded in 1891, Fazer is one of the most famous Finnish food companies, producing chocolate, cakes and confectionery since 1894. Whenever I visit Finland I always return home with a selection of their delicious chocolates so it was a perfect opportunity for me to learn more about the company and to sample a selection of…

  • Pellinge Marina, Porvoo, Finland

    Pellinge Marina, Porvoo, Finland

    Resort Review Pellinge Marina is located on the idyllic island of Pellinge in the Porvoo archipelago of eastern Finland. The historic fishing farm has been transformed into a luxurious resort with the dark wooden cluster of buildings forming the marina complex blending in beautifully with the natural environment. Getting there: The resort is accessible both by…

  • RUNO Hotel, Porvoo, Finland

    RUNO Hotel, Porvoo, Finland

    Hotel Review Whilst visiting the Finnish capital of Helsinki it’s also a perfect opportunity to spend a couple of days exploring Porvoo.  Located 50 km east of Helsinki, it’s Finland’s second oldest city and its best preserved.  The small city is noted for its old wooden town, charming cobblestone streets and ochre painted riverside warehouses. …

  • Tallink-Silja Line Helsinki Stockholm Deluxe Class

    Tallink-Silja Line Helsinki Stockholm Deluxe Class

    Whilst staying in Helsinki recently we planned a two day Roundtrip Cruise to Stockholm.  Cruise ferries depart daily at 4.45 p.m. and arrive in Stockholm the next morning enabling visitors to spend a day in the Swedish capital before returning to the ferry for the return voyage. Embarkation: Tallink-Silja Line have two identical cruise ferries operating on…

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