Travel

Although retirement often means more time for travel, flying only seems to get more difficult as we age. These airport tips for seniors can help you fly the friendly skies relatively hassle-free and get the royal treatment you deserve. 1. Get Some Wheels Airports are vast spaces with line-ups that …

Even if you arrive the last possible second before your flight leaves, you still find yourself tapping your foot impatiently when your plane doesn’t take off until well after its scheduled time. If your flight actually does manage to arrive on time (or even early!), it’s both a shock and …

Ok, I admit it. Even though I had never visited, I was one of those who was cynical when the city of Hull (full name Kingston upon Hull) was crowned UK Capital of Culture 2017. I was that incredulous that all I could think was – who did they bribe? As recently as 2015, a …

In a jam-packed cable car, being pushed from all sides by a swarm of brightly-clad children, men and women, all bound for the mountain top – I feel nauseous, debilitated, and I want to phone home. Basically, I’m terrified. I’m about to go skiing – something I swore I would never …

La Palma is the most North Westerly of the Canaries and is distinctive because it’s been relatively untouched by mass tourism. There are only a handful of resorts, the beaches are black and, because of its position in the Atlantic, it attracts more cloud and rain than the others. However …

Deciding that France is the country that is your next destination shouldn’t be difficult. Filled with abundances of charm, culture, colours and cuisine there are always tons of things to choose from. Paris has the romance and Bordeaux has its but there is one place that has often been overlooked until now, France’s fourth …

Legend has it that when German immigrant, Henry Wickenburg, walked across the Arizona desert in 1863 towards a pile of black feathers to pick up a dead vulture, something shiny caught his eye. He quickly left the dead bird and picked up the shiny stone. It was Gold! Over 200 million in …

Beach holidays in the Med have always been popular but holiday makers that ignore the Swiss Alps are missing a trick. Not only is it the same sun that shines on the Mediterranean beaches as on the Swiss Alps but, instead of trash, crowds, traffic and hazzle, there is the …

Poland doesn’t have lots of mountains, but they make the most of it in Zakopane, nestled at the foot of the Tatras. This popular resort, around two hours south of Krakow is an appealing mix of chocolate box quaint, accessible ski slopes. Add low prices and Zakopane makes for a …

If you are a nature lover or budding photographer, Madagascar should be at the top of your bucket list. In this vast and luscious island, 90 per cent of all animal and plant species are totally unique. It also has a vibrant culture, with festivals celebrating all things Malagasy  throughout …