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Skybus celebrates more than 30 years of flying from Exeter Airport as new season takes off

Skybus is celebrating more than 30 years of flying from Exeter Airport to the Isles of Scilly as the 2023 season takes off.

The Cornwall-based airline has been flying from Exeter Airport to Scilly since May 1991 and the first flight of 2023 took off from Exeter this week.

Skybus, owned and operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, will be operating up to three flights a day, six days a week through to mid-October. With a flight time of just an hour it means one of the most stunning parts of the UK is within easy reach.

The popular islands, 28 miles off...

Hilton Lake Como Hotel Review A Weekend of ultimate luxury and relaxation at Hilton Lake Como travel

Hilton Lake Como Hotel Review: A Weekend of ultimate luxury and relaxation in Lake Como

Indulge in a luxurious weekend of ultimate relaxation in one of the most beautiful spots in the world

Hilton Lake Como is perfectly located to explore both the lake and the City of Como itself. Offering amazing views of the lake, a rooftop pool and restaurant, a decadent spa and spacious suites and bedrooms, this really is the perfect hotel to relax in and take in those oh so beautiful surroundings.

Situated on the site of a former silk factory, Hilton Lake Como makes quite the impression on approach. Just a street back from the lake, the hotel sits in a commanding position...

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Planning a UK City Break? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath needs to be top of your travel list for 2023

Planning a UK City Break? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath needs to be top of your travel list for 2023

With the cost of living crisis looming, many of us are planning our travels closer to home this year.

Are you looking for a UK City break to rival the likes of Rome & Barcelona? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath, could offer the perfect alternative to those popular European City break destinations.

The Royal Crescent (Image from Canva)

With its beautiful Georgian architecture, compact and accessible city centre and numerous green spaces, Bath makes an...

Best Travel Apps for 2023

Best Travel Apps for 2023

Best Travel Apps for 2023

As a co-founder of a travel start-up and a keen traveller I appreciate travel apps which optimise usability, have a great aesthetic and make travel simpler. From translating bilingual conversations and online privacy protection tools to tracking trip spend and flight prices, there are plenty of travel apps making travel easier and improving trip experiences.

I've compiled a short list of what I consider to be the must have travel apps for 2023. Be sure to check these out for your next trip!

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Choir’s carol concerts raise thousands for local charity Dream-A-Way

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 12:38pm

Two carol concerts by Exeter Philharmonic Choir have raised almost three thousand pounds for local charity Dream-A-Way, which helps make holiday dreams come true for Devon children and adults with disabilities or life-affecting health conditions.

The generosity of concertgoers at Exeter Cathedral on 13 and 14 December raised a total of £2,913, a sum that representatives of Exeter-based Dream-A-Way were delighted to receive.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a proud tradition of raising funds for local charities through its Christmas carol concerts, made possible with the...

Hotel Indigo Exeter officially opens

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/14/2022 - 10:43pm

Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project.

Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from the iconic former House of Fraser department store which was built in a 1930s modernist style. The history of the building however dates to 1792 when Mrs Colson, a local milliner who became one of the city’s most loved characters, opened a department store there named ‘Colson’s’.

Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each is designed to uniquely reflect the...

Book your next coach holiday with pick ups in Exeter

With holidays within the UK increasing in popularity, now is the time to think about travelling by Coach to fabulous hotels in the best locations around the UK mainland and islands. Our guests can board our comfortable coaches knowing that their luggage will be delivered to their hotel room upon arrival, the whole itinerary is taken care of, trips are organised - all they have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. We now pick up from Exeter Services on our Mercedes coaches with on-board facilities and Wi-Fi, plenty of leg-room, air-conditioning and complimentary water.

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Top 5 Hotels in Spain to enjoy mild temperatures in winter

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 3:23pm

Travel, recharge and rejuvenate. The Spain winter welcomes tourists with lower ticket prices, cheap accommodations, specialized spas, pristine golf courses, etc.

Loganair bolsters summer 2023 flight schedule from Exeter

The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair, has increased its flight schedule for summer 2023, announcing more services across key regional routes as it responds to growing demand from leisure and business travellers.

As part of Loganair’s summer 2023 schedule, the airline has increased services between Edinburgh and Exeter as it responds to growing customer demand.

Commencing from Monday 19th June 2023, tickets for the new timetable are on sale from today (Wednesday 5 October).

Up from the six flights per week operated this summer, Loganair has increased...

Etihad A350 Sustainability50 Business Travel Review

Etihad A350 'Sustainability50' Business Travel Review: An Unmatched Flight Experience?

We were lucky enough to be invited on a joint showcase event with Etihad Airways & Rolls Royce to try out the new Etihad A350-1000 on a trip between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi in May.

Etihad is leading the airline industry’s sustainability drive aimed at decarbonising aviation and their new A350’s (5 will be introduced over the coming months), named Sustainability50, are a big part of that. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered Airbus is extremely fuel efficient, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions.

‘Sustainability50’ carries a unique livery in recognition...

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