SHE was some woman, Eleanor of Aquitaine. I’m thinking this as I stare at the old girl’s effigy in the stunning surroundings of Fontevraud Abbey in the Pays de la Loire, France. 7 Stewart Fisher Discovering the LoireCredit: Alexandre Lamoureux 7 Stewart Fisher Discovering the Loire,Credit: Coralie Pilard 7 Stewart Fisher Discovering the Loire This … Read more
RIDING the very same camel Paris Hilton rode on her honeymoon wasn’t on my bucket list. But here in Dubai, the motto is very much “anything is possible”. 7 In Dubai ‘anything is possible’Credit: GETTY IMAGES 7 Catherine is dune just dandy in the desert sunCredit: CATHERINE BENNION-PEDLEY And although we’ve only done a small … Read more
IF you’re looking for a steamy sauna session by the sea or a fish supper fit for kings, Helsinki is waiting for you. Often overlooked, the Nordic taste for fine art and luxury shopping makes for a Fin-tastic travel spot. 6 A gorgeous harbour on Suomenlinna island 6 Helsinki has much to offer, from vintage … Read more
FOODIE fanatics and champagne champions stop your holiday search now. When in Reims, you’ll find delicious gourmet feasts on glamorous French streets. Bon voyage! 6 Tour the sumptuously decorated Villa Demoiselle 6 Step inside the gothic Reims Cathedral GET FIZZY WITH IT In a city known for champagne, you must treat yourself to a glass, … Read more
A LONDON street once said to be the gateway to the city has revealed plans to regenerate the area. St John Street runs to Charterhouse Street in Isliington. 3 A historic area of London is getting a makeoverCredit: Islington Council 3 The road has been described as the “former gateway to London”Credit: Alamy It has … Read more
A CITY not far from the UK has been named a top destination to visit in 2025 – and there are big plans there for tourists. Cork made the top 25 destinations named by National Geographic as places to visit next year. 5 Cork has been named a trending destination – and has big plans … Read more
AN attraction just like one in New York could soon open in a major UK city. Birmingham could get it’s own High Line experience like the one in the US city. 4 An attraction like New York’s High Line could open in BirminghamCredit: Getty 4 The High Line opened in New York in 2009Credit: Getty … Read more
WHEN we packed up our lives in the UK for a new adventure in Thailand, we headed straight for the island paradise of Koh Samui with its endless white sands and captivating coastal charm. But as the initial excitement faded, we found ourselves restless. 4 The sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple is a … Read more
DUSSELDORF, like the rest of Germany, fell in love with the Tartan Army and Scotland during this year’s Euros. The national team may not have played a game in the city, but the reputation of our fans travelled all across the country, so much so, a petition was launched to try and make Germany v … Read more
WITHIN just one hour, I wake up in Rome, stroll through the streets of southern Spain, and whizz through Scandinavia on a rollercoaster. There are still 15 more countries to see before the day is through. 4 Matterhorn Blitz mountain ride is a wild mouse ride with sharp turns and quick drops in a Swiss … Read more
