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Culture, Festival, UK

See Lancaster in a brilliant new light

November 11, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 7 Comments
“I really like being a part of the #LightupLancaster Festival because of its accessible scale, its friendly atmosphere and the way Lancaster lends itself to a variety of settings for the events and installations. The whole city comes out to enjoy it.” Renowned artist Steve Messam was explaining what he enjoyed...
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Culture, Festival, UK

Brilliant #LightPool illuminates Blackpool in artistic style

October 30, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 17 Comments
‘When the Red Rose’ by Steve Messam The large red balloon glows like a radioactive tomato, enticing visitors with its voluptuous beauty. Children run up to it and gaze in amazement. Photographers try to capture its scarlet vibrancy, cyclists glance at it as they whiz past – and an unobtrusive guard...
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Blog trip, Holiday, Walking

An invigorating walking holiday on the Yorkshire coast

September 27, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Surfer on Whitby Cliffs Striding along the cliff top, the surfer added a somewhat incongruous element to this view of Whitby by the North Sea on the Yorkshire coast. I was here on a walking holiday with HF Holidays, and enjoying the great weather before going to Larpool Hall, where...
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Cruise, Infographic, Top Tips

An Invaluable Packing Guide for Cruise Fans

August 26, 2016 by Guest Author 7 Comments
Cruise Packing Guide As regular readers know, I love cruising, and have been lucky enough to enjoy several, over the years. They are a great way to relax, see the world, enjoy good food, try new things and meet people. There is just one problem, packing for a cruise is tricky....
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Blog trip, Caribbean, Holiday

Quirky Travel Guide: top things to do on Aruba in the Caribbean

August 16, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
Famous for its white sands and sunshine, Aruba is popular with couples, honeymooners, families and visitors of all ages looking for a relaxing holiday or action-packed break. Just off the coast of Venezuela in what was formerly known as the Dutch Antilles, Aruba has more sun than most other Caribbean islands...
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Holiday, Outdoors, Top Tips

Top 10 Campsite Hacks

August 5, 2016 by Guest Author 5 Comments
Everybody loves a holiday, but why not try something different and exciting rather than staying in a hotel? Camping has become a popular getaway option for many and it is not surprising. Camping allows you to experience the outdoors, be one with nature and make memories to remember at an...
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Europe, Holiday, Top Tips

Top tips for ‘off-season’ in Menorca

July 26, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 10 Comments
Pots of flowers in Es Grau Summer time and the living is … hot and humid and the beach calls. It’s the only place to be on Menorca (Minorca) in July and August. Lying on a sun lounger taking in the rays, plunging into the deep blue Mediterranean to cool off,...
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