The Festive Season seems to be more a sales frenzy than celebrating the most important birth in history. And I confess that in recent years tinsel-clad trees have lost their …
Reasons to fly with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is an airline that goes above and beyond to ensure that their passengers have a journey that is not only comfortable but also enjoyable. And it’s not just …
Our top 20 favourite destinations for 2020
There’s no denying that the end of the year is beginning to draw on us. The evenings are getting a little darker, Halloween costumes are now in shop windows, and …
Viking on the Eastern Danube
As a schoolboy I was fascinated by the Iron Curtain, later as a student exploring Europe by train, I crossed into East Germany at night. The surly border guards and …
A beginner’s guide to South Africa
South Africa is one of the most diverse countries in Africa (if not the world) and is a place where you can tick off many incredible bucket list experiences. Whether …
S.S. Bon Voyage
Cycling slowly through the sleepy village of Pauillac I was captivated by the quaint golden stone buildings that have been weathered by time. This is the heart of the Médoc …
7 reasons to book a holiday to Universal Orlando Resort in 2020
Universal Orlando Resort is one of the most popular theme parks in the world for families and groups of friends. Home to two theme parks and a waterpark, along with …
Celebrity Flora in the Galapagos Islands
There’s a noticeable trend in cruising towards experiential travel and nowhere is this more apparent that the boom in sailings around the amazing natural laboratory of biodiversity that is the …
Why you should book a tour with Riviera Travel
Barrhead Travel has a long history with Riviera Travel, who create an incredible range of touring holidays that are culturally immersive and boast miraculous attention to detail. We’re proud to …
AmaMora on the Rhine
The quaint town of Lahnstein, in the Rhine Gorge, was the setting for the christening of the latest AmaWaterways vessel in July. The imposing Stolzenfels Castle provided a suitably atmospheric …