Holidays & Travel

Top Short Breaks in 2026

Going on holiday needn’t always mean setting aside several weeks. On the contrary, short breaks are increasingly becoming popular, thanks to a combination of bespoke travel trends, and a preference for off-peak getaways.

Quietcations: Peaceful Escapes for a Calmer 2026

Have you ever arrived at a holiday destination and been put off by the amount of noise and activity? If you’re the sort of person who instinctively recoils from a crowd, then you might follow the ‘quietcation’ trend, and deliberately seek out the more secluded, tranquil parts of the world. The good news is that you...

Council celebrates having UK’s most successful car sharing scheme

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/19/2013 - 11:27am

Carsharedevon.com has reached the milestone of attracting more than 10,000 members, making it one of the most successful public car share schemes in the country.

The free service, which allows people in Devon and across the south west to find others to share their journey, either taking turns with the driving, or giving someone a lift in exchange for a contribution to the fuel costs, is commissioned by Devon County Council, in partnership with Plymouth and Torbay Councils.

Regis Fauvel joined the scheme this month to find a car share partner for his journey between...

Brake warns risky law-breaking by drivers won’t be tolerated, as new fixed penalty fines come into force

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/16/2013 - 12:13pm

Brake, the road safety charity, is warning drivers to shape up their act as a new fixed penalty notice for 'careless driving', and higher fines for many other offences like speeding and mobile phone use, come into force today (Friday 16 August).

From today police can stop drivers and issue a ticket on the spot for risky driving such as tailgating or poor lane discipline. Drivers who commit the most serious 'careless driving' offences will still face charges in court and much higher penalties.

Fines for most fixed penalty notices for traffic offences such as speeding, mobile...

CrossCountry and Mumsnet users offer top tips for family travel

With the school holidays in full swing, families across Britain will be off on their travels - but it doesn’t have to spell out the beginning of traffic jams, squabbling kids and endless toilet breaks.

Research from leading train company CrossCountry reveals that some parents are opting for train services when travelling with children – with 43% of parents agreeing that they are able to have more stimulating conversations with their children on a train than if they were travelling by car.

Just under half (48%) of Exeter parents say they are able to have more stimulating...

Travel Devon roadshows helping tackle congestion

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/12/2013 - 11:59am

More than 3,000 people in Devon have so far been helped with advice and support from Travel Devon Roadshows.

More than 120 of the free roadshows, organised by Devon County Council, have been held in Exeter, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Totnes in the past 15 months.

The Travel Devon roadshows are one of the projects developed through Devon County Council’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund which aims to support jobs and businesses by tackling congestion and promoting greater use of sustainable travel.

The free roadshows enable staff to speak to Travel Advisors about...

Dream-a-Way provides a welcome break at Haven Holiday Park

Authored by Dream-A-Way
Posted: Sun, 08/11/2013 - 11:06pm

Exeter-based charity Dream-A-way, which provides holidays and days out for people with disabilities across Devon and Cornwall, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. Jeff Merrett MBE, the charity’s chairman said “ It’s always a big thrill for all of us at Dream-A-way when we hear about the effect the holidays we provide have on the lives of our clients and their carers and families. This is just one such story.” In July, the Kennedy family, along with Jamie’s carer, spent a fantastic week at one of Dream-A-Way’s luxury caravans at Sandy Bay Exmouth. Ellie and Oliver assist Jamie on...

Towpath safety reminder at Grand Western Canal

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2013 - 10:05am

Visitors to the Grand Western Canal are being reminded to use the Grand Western Canal towpath safely and considerately.

The Canal always attracts extra visitors during the Summer holidays, and it is encouraging cyclists, walkers, dog walkers and anglers to obey the towpath code of conduct and share the space with other users.

The code explains the behaviour expected of all towpath users and for safety reasons, the horsedrawn barge horse has absolute priority. It also highlights that visitors are asked to care for the environment at the Canal and Country Park, and are...

Fun for all the family at Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park this summer

Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park is proving a winner with families, consistently achieving 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor and being awarded the AA Five Pennants for its high quality camping, caravan and motorhome pitches, luxury glamping tents, site facilities and guest service.

Adjoining Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park and designed to appeal to families of all generations, Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park, offers one of the best value getaways in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, minutes from the M5 near Exeter. Holidays are tailored to meet...

A sketch of Spain

Authored by lamorna
Posted: Thu, 08/01/2013 - 1:04pm

“I've never seen an English person smile. Is that because of their bad teeth?”

It came as a bit of a shock when, during my year abroad in Spain, I discovered the stereotypes that Spanish people have of the English. As well as poor dental hygiene, they seem to believe we are a race of silent, serious people, who drink tea from dawn till dusk while discussing the Royal Family. We are also stressed all the time and definitely have no idea how to 'fiesta'.

Now, I agree that the Spanish are champions of partying, but a main factor in this, of course, is the differences between...

Stagecoach Gold is coming to the South West

Stagecoach South West has announced that, starting 30 September 2013, they are introducing two brand new ‘Stagecoach Gold’ routes which will operate between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth or Dartmouth. The introduction of the flagship ‘5-star’ brand to Devon is a coup for customers, reserved for only a select number of locations across the country.

The two ‘Gold’ routes will operate up to every 30 minutes, 7 days a week between Torquay, Paignton and Totnes. The routes will then connect the English Riviera to either Dartmouth or Plymouth via Ivybridge, with each location...

Technology helping to make Devon roads safer

Devon County Council has praised a unique mobile phone app aimed at motorcyclists that has helped improve safety for bikers on Devon’s roads.

The i-Biker app was launched a year ago on the iPhone and other smartphones. Since then it has been downloaded more than 13,000 times and it is now free to download.Among the routes that have seen an effective reduction in collisions since the launch of the software are:

  • On the A3072 Crediton to Tiverton - 9 before and 2 after.
  • A375 Sidmouth to Honiton - 8 before, 2 after.

  • A379 Plymouth to
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