Living the Dream on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal

Written by Julie Noble (A highly commended runner-up entry in the Travel and Water Writing Competition.) The week before we go on the boat, roads all round England are gridlocked and people wait for days to enter the Channel tunnel …

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Four Scenic Drives in Mallorca

STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, reports on his experiences driving around Mallorca. My wife and I had not been to Mallorca for 25 years. We had young children at that time, so spent holidays in hotels with a pool and …

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Swimming Lake Bled, Slovenia

Written by Diane Inglis (A highly commended runner-up entry in the Travel and Water Writing Competition.) As one of the growing number of older people taking to the lakes and rivers of Britain for a swim, I jumped at the …

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Free Hotel Rooms with the IHG Rewards Club

I’ve long been a member of the Intercontinental Hotels Group rewards scheme. This provides free hotel rooms and other perks in exchange for points awarded for stays at Intercontinental Hotels, Crowne Plazas, Holiday Inns, Staybridge Suites and other hotels in the …

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Island of the Living Dead – Spinalonga

Written by Ellen Evers (A highly commended runner-up entry in the Travel and Water Writing Competition.) Island of the Living Dead. Not what you might call an endearing name for Spinalonga, that eerily beautiful island fortress steeped in history that …

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The Carry-On Challenge: How to Pack Light Every Time

After years of traveling, I’ve learned the many advantages of going carry-on only: avoiding baggage fees, not having to worry about the airlines losing my luggage, and being less encumbered by heavy bags while navigating a new place. Here are my secrets for traveling with only a carry-on.

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