Mallorca – A Picture Perfect Holiday Destination

Senior Travel Expert Photo Editor, John Esser, shows some photographs from a recent holiday in Mallorca with advice on how to get those extra special shots. My wife and I recently enjoyed a seven day winter break in Mallorca. It was …

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Celebrations, Solitude and the Sea

Written by Celia Timms (A highly commended runner-up entry in the Travel and Water Writing Competition.) There was no option but to add 32nd December to our calendar. Consequently, we decided that the oldest crew member would ring out the …

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Pack This: 11 Versatile Travel Essentials You Can't Do Without

If there’s one rule of thumb by which smart packers should abide, it’s this: pack multi-purpose items. You can pack half as much (and say “sayonara” to airline baggage fees) if you’ve got the right travel gear. Start our slideshow to discover 11 must-pack travel essentials that do double duty on the road.

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Mayan Treasures Cruise on Thomson Dream or maybe Thomson Nightmare?

I freely admit that I’m not a cruise fan. I’m a senior traveller who enjoys planning my own holiday itineraries. I don’t like being organised and I don’t like holidaying with large groups. So a cruise didn’t strike me as …

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The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson

After reading The Road to Little Dribbling, I realise that Bill Bryson is not just a renowned senior traveller (he is 65 this year), but also a ‘grumpy old man’, albeit a very amusing, grumpy old man. The book is …

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Begin at Bamburgh Castle

Written by Julia Thorley (One of two winning entries in the Travel & Water Writing Competition.) Begin at Bamburgh Castle, holding firm its position on the Northumbria coastline for centuries. It is built on an outcrop of volcanic dolerite, a grim rock with …

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