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Peace and harmony reign supreme on former historic battle site

May 19, 2022 by Amanda ChalmersLeave a Comment

The Cromwell Suite

HISTORY is integral to the story of the tiny village of Edgehill in Warwickshire, the scene of the bloodiest battle in The English Civil War. Today, the din of muskets and cannons are, thankfully, confined to those history books and the battlefields instead offer idyllic views from one of the most impressive vantage points in the country, The Castle pub. Perched on the summit overlooking the infamous battlefields, The Castle at Edgehill is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Britain, Castle, Chocolate, Civil War, Crawdad, England, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Village

Sandy Island, Anguilla – February 2019

February 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

This tiny strip of sand is a getaway from your getaway! The island features merely 0.6 of an acre of silky smooth white sand in an elongated shape tinged with the occasional colorful umbrella and the obligatory white beach chairs. From Sandy Ground Wharf it is only about a 12 minute power boat ride to the island. Once you arrive, you will be treated to a small restaurant that stays busy serving a variety of tropical drinks including some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Anguilla, Beach, Crawdad, History, Restaurants, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Snorkel

The Swedish Summer Vacation Guide

August 23, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

The land in the north has many things to offer for those who enjoy the closeness to nature or walking old streets with embedded history. If you were thinking about polar bears walking the streets of Sweden, you got it wrong! In fact: they don't even exist in Sweden. We put together a guide for your perfect summer vacation to Sweden. A trip to Scandinavia requires lots of planning in order to afford the costs of airfare, accommodation, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Beach, Crawdad, Cruising, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Norway, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Summer Travel, Sweden, Technology, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Oh, the Eating in Lyon is To-Die-For

March 14, 2017 by PinkyTravelTitaLeave a Comment

Lyon is considered France’s capital of gastronomy. And with good reason. With the highest concentration of restaurants per capita in the country, Lyon lies in an enviable position. Literally. It’s surrounded by the best sources of raw ingredients and fresh produce. And this allows the city and its people the ability to create some of the best dishes in the world. Bresse chicken and Charolais beef from the north (with Bresse chicken dubbed as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Asia, Chocolate, Coffee, Crawdad, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, France, Markets, Restaurants, Seafood, Spain, Wine Tasting

A 3-Day Itinerary on Kangaroo Island, South Australia

August 16, 2016 by Patricia Pagenel2 Comments

We started our 3-week stay in Australia with 3 days on Kangaroo Island. The appeal of Australia was without surprise its rich and unique wildlife. Kangaroo Island seems to encompass many of what we looked for. Why Kangaroo Island? The third largest island in Australia with 155 km long and 55 km wide (96 miles by 34 miles), Kangaroo Island is not on the tourist trail and has stayed untouched from the big tourism. Indeed, a third of the island … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Caves, Crawdad, Cruising, Desert, Dolphin, Fishing, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Paradise, River Rafting, Sailing

Gothenburg and West Sweden – Spring 2016

March 21, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

The latest selection of new holiday ideas, travel news and events in Gothenburg and West Sweden – including a new three-day cruise along the Bohuslän coast, a guided Swedish fika tour, Salt & Sill’s new biking package, a new walking trip on Marstrand Island, Way Out West’s 10 year anniversary as well as a new stand up paddling package in the city’s waterways. NEW for 2016 in Gothenburg... Culture and music Gothenburg Green World - a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa Safari, Art, Bakeries, Bicycle, Canals, Coffee, Crawdad, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Europe, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing

Unwind & Dine on the Shores of Anguilla, A Experiential & Culinary Guide to the Island

January 7, 2016 by Dave6 Comments

The tiny island of Anguilla is approximately 16 miles in length (26km) by about 3 miles (5km) wide. You come here to unwind, to relax and to enjoy a slower pace of life. The island is not overbuilt and does not feature massive resorts - rather there is a diversity of lodging from affordable three star properties to luxurious 5-star properties. Because of it's size, the island is easily explored - with little traffic, generally very flat roads … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, America, Anguilla, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Crawdad, Cruising, Culinary travel, Dancing, Drinking, Dubai, Food and Wine, Golf, Ice Cream, Mediterranean, Museum, Music, Nightlife

Gothenburg and West Sweden – Spring 2015

March 24, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

The latest selection of inspirational new holiday ideas, travel news and events in Gothenburg and West Sweden – including a coastal Easter getaway, a city & countryside weekend escape, new biking and hiking packages, exciting new spring Shellfish Journeys and an overview of exciting news and events for the rest of 2015. Easter escape idea No Påsk – or Easter – celebration would be complete in Sweden without dramatic bonfires on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Bicycle, Britain, Canals, Castle, Christmas, Coffee, Crawdad, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Easter, England, Europe, Festival, Fireworks, Fishing

Travel Media Showcase & Lake Charles, LA

September 5, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel Media Showcase is an annual industry event focusing on the USA domestic market, pairing representatives from mostly small to medium sized regions with a variety of journalists. Travel shows for the industry such as this one are a great way for journalists to make personal contact with destinations and brands - learn about some of the latest activities and attractions in each region and help coordinate future visits. This show was TMS's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, California, Casino, Crawdad, Culture, Drinking, Farming, Florida, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, Hiking, History, Louisiana, Minnesota, Music, New Orleans

Into Africa: Can BushCats Save the Beasts?

August 12, 2014 by Richard BangsLeave a Comment

“There is an elephant holocaust going on in Africa today,” says Paul Maritz, the last gentleman adventurer. “Up to this point elephant counts have been done by error-prone Mark 1 Eyeballs, and nobody believes the numbers. You really can’t motivate people to take needed drastic actions unless they are convinced you have the facts. And so we need to get the facts.” Rhodesia born Paul and his brother David have created a flying machine they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, Angola, Animal Rescue, Art, Bakeries, Beach, Beer, Botswana, Brazil, Bus Travel, Bushman, Canyon, Casino, Castle, Caves, Coffee, Crawdad, Dancing

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