Take a Trip – some near, some far.

February 13, 2024

Travel ideas for a memorable trip, and we would welcome any recommendations you may have.

Experience Edinburgh Festival

A culmination of art, culture, and vibrancy that takes place in August.

Attending the Edinburgh Festival is a fantastic way to indulge in great music, theatre, and artistic talent in an iconic city. Edinburgh Festival

Wonder at the Stone Formations of Stonehenge

A British cultural icon and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, this mysterious site is a must see.

Take a Stroll on the Pembrokeshire Coast

Experience true beauty as you take in blue skies, the turquoise coloured ocean, and the flourish of flowers.

Pembrokeshire Coast

Go Christmas Shopping in New York

The big Apple is a beautiful and famous destination to do a spot of Christmas shopping during the months of November and December.

With loads of festivities and sights to see it’s the perfect bucket list idea.

See the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights are one of nature’s great displays.

A free, multicoloured light show that is most commonly seen in the Arctic regions.

Also visible closer to home in Scotland. Wherever you may go, find out when the best time is to do so.

Travel on the Orient Express

The famous Orient Express is something made of dreams. Not cheap, but a once in a lifetime experience.

There are a host of trips to consider. For example, on La Dolce Vita you can take a three day trip from Venice to Rome or a two day trip around Sicily. Orient Express

Take A Saga Cruise

This is an Over 50’s line which also caters for singles.

More than 20 per cent of cabins on Saga’s smart, modern ships are allocated to singles — and each one has a private balcony.

One of the reasons travellers like cruises is that virtually everything is paid for including all dining, drinks, all entertainment, crew tips, wi-fi, chauffeur to and from the port, selected shore excursions and travel insurance.

If Saga isn’t your thing but the idea of a cruise is, then here are some others to consider:

• Avalon Waterways – River Cruises that offer a bit more such as hiking, kayaking and cycling tours, while dining on board is open-seating — something that’s a rarity on river cruises.

• Hurtigruten – coastal itineraries sail between Bergen and Kirkenes, right up by the Russian border, with lots of stops in tiny villages along the way. Superlative scenery is always in sight, from waterfalls cascading down the sheer cliffs of the fjords to the sleepy harbours and rocky shores of the Lofoten Islands. In winter, there’s an excellent chance of seeing the northern lights.

• Silversea – At the luxury end of cruising with intuitive service, a wide choice of restaurants, swish cocktail bars and lavish amounts of deck space all contribute to a sense of class. Each ship is beautifully designed, with Italian flair and spacious, all-suite accommodation.

In addition there are the big cruise liners such as Cunard – good if you want to cross the Atlantic or P&O for sailing from Southampton with a choice of destinations.

Places to consider for a cruise – Greece with Star Clippers pottering around Greek Islands, UAE with MSC and short trips between ports, Alaska with Regent Seven Seas Cruises for excellent wildlife viewing, Caribbean with Seabourn for excursions and exceptional food.

Visit one of the Modern Wonders of the World

Only one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world remains standing: the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Fortunately, there are a seven new wonders you can visit. Consider a trip to Machu Picchu, Chichén Itzá, the Colosseum, Christ the Redeemer, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, or the City of Petra.

Go on a Safari

Head out to Africa and see some of the world’s most exotic animals.

Safaris give the opportunity to see Africa’s big five – lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and elephants – as well as so many others.

The great migration which takes place from July to November is one of the great sights. To find out more, visit https://extraordinaryjourneys.com/ where you can also discover other great journeys.

Visit the setting of your favourite film

If you want to find out where that film was filmed – specific locations, travel details, what you can see or how it was embellished Movie-Locations has all the details.

Visit a local attraction

Often, we ignore what’s available locally and it’s easy to miss out on a lot of things – an event, museum or art exhibition. Ask others who live locally if they have any recommendations.

Read our post on Unusual Places to Visit

If you’ve experienced any of our suggestions, then we’d love to hear from you.