Top tips for visiting Taormina, Sicily
Taormina is a gorgeous small town in Sicily, packed with interesting things to do, and well worth visiting. Let Paul and Livvy show you how.
Destinations
Top luxury ski resorts in Europe
Paul and Livvy advise on the best places to ski in Europe. Decide on your country, then decide on the sort of skiing you want to do. Are you hard core or do you have children and are happy with nursery slopes?
All aboard the Shongololo Express luxury train
LIvvy was invited on the Shongololo Express and had a memorable time. Travel back in time with her to enjoy this terrific rail adventure.
A Visit to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
Game reserves are two a penny, but game reserves who really care about the animals and are genuinely interested in conservation – well that’s another story. Olare Mara Kempinski is wonderful.
Taj Mahal, Agra – top visiting tips
The Taj Mahal is India’s most visited attraction. To make sure you make the most of your visit, read Livvy’s top tips.
A visit to Greenwich by riverboat
Choose a nice, sunny day and go to Greenwich by riverboat. The trip along the Thames is interesting and at Greenwich, there is plenty to do, including a climb to the Observatory. Read how Paul and Livvy did it.
A visit to Kew Gardens
One of the best botanical gardens in the world, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, is a must-visit if you are in this part of London. And it’s worth a special day trip if you are not.
A visit to Hampton Court Palace by riverboat from Richmond
Mucking about on boats is a fun thing to do, especially on a fine day and this river trip also goes through a lock. Then there is Hampton Court to enjoy. Paul and Livvy show you how.
Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny – driving from London
Mon dieu, this is a fabulous trip if you like gardens and you like art. Paul likes neither, so taking Livvy was a act of love. Although there was probably ice cream and beer involved along the way.
Halong Bay – a very special part of Vietnam
I’ve wanted to go to Halong Bay for most of my adult life. so when the opportunity came, I took it. Fortunately, I was able to go with someone who I know would appreciate it as much as me. Read Livvy’s account.
New York revisited – things to do
The first time, it’s Times Square, Macy’s, Central Park, Empire State Building; the second time you are more circumspect. Here’s what Paul and Livvy did.
Undiscovered, beguiling Nicaragua
Nicaragua is somewhere in Central America that produces coffee. Livvy found out it is so much more.