Trips

A day trip to the seaside town of Whitby in Yorkshire

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, famous for its association with Bram Stoker and his novel, Dracula, inspired by the abbey ruins. With tea shops and chip shops and a sunny day, you will have a lovely time, as Paul and Livvy found out.

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A cost-effective luxury weekend in London

Livvy’s top tips for a London hotel stay. Make sure you have sturdy walking shoes (and an umbrella) and walk as much as you can. And visit the free places, especially galleries.

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.

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.

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