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Ida Hotel Icmeler review: Arrive as a guest, leave feeling a friend

Set along Turkey’s beautiful Turquoise Coast, the charming resort of Icmeler is the perfect place for travellers seeking a slower pace.

Suitable for all age groups, Icmeler’s clear waters, relaxed atmosphere and easy access to lively Marmaris or quieter Turunc, means it offers holidaymakers the best of both worlds — and the Ida Hotel fits perfectly into that rhythm.

The Ida Hotel complex sits on Dolphin Square, in the centre of the resort. With a wealth of shops, restaurants and bars on its doorstop and Icmeler beach only a five minute stroll away, the location of this...

New flights from Exeter announced by regional airline

Loganair has announced changes to its Exeter schedule which introduce a new daily flight to Manchester as part of the regional airline’s growth plans.

The airline has confirmed that a new Exeter to Manchester flight will run daily, beginning 26 October. Tickets are on sale now, priced from £59.99, including a 15kg hold bag and 6kg cabin bag.

Luke Farajallah, chief executive officer at Loganair, said: "The addition of the Manchester to Exeter route to Loganair's extensive network across the UK and beyond further enhances connectivity for leisure and business travellers,...

How Travel Broadens Perspectives and Sparks Curiosity

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/03/2024 - 4:32pm

Travelling to new places provides invaluable life experiences that can broaden our perspectives and spark curiosity about the world around us. Whether it's a family holiday, a school trip, a gap year adventure, or a business trip, being immersed in different cultures allows us to gain insights and understandings that classroom learning alone cannot provide. Travel encourages us to open our minds, ask questions, and gain knowledge first-hand.

Discovering Different Cultures

One of the greatest gifts of travel is the opportunity to experience foreign cultures different from...

Gold for SW specialist at British Travel Awards

Months shy of its fifth anniversary, Exeter-based, self-catering specialist, Luxury Coastal , was awarded Gold at last night’s British Travel Awards scooping first place for Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals 2023. The Devon-based independent – which hosts 30,000 guests a year in the south west - was awarded the top spot at a gala dinner in London, fighting-off fierce competition from more established rivals and well-known holiday companies.

Luxury Coastal Managing Director, Phil Beattie, says: “We are delighted to have achieved the top spot in less than five years of...

Powderham Castle encourages sustainable travel to food festival

Powderham Castle is encouraging sustainable travel ahead of this weekend's highly-anticipated Food Festival, with over 10,000 visitors expected to attend. As a host of local artisan traders get set to delight taste buds on October 7th and 8th, this year's festivalgoers have the opportunity to embark on a sustainable culinary adventure right from the outset - their choice of transportation.

The venue has partnered with a pick of transport operators in a bid to align their commitment to both culinary delights and environmental responsibility with over 10,000 visitors expected to...

A night sky is shown with meteors streaking across it

A Celestial Spectacle: How and Where to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower

Authored by ABPR
Posted: Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:32am

Each year, the Perseids meteor shower graces our night skies as the Earth passes through the debris left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet. As we approach the peak of this celestial event, we've gathered advice from Neill Sanders, an amateur astronomer enthusiast and founder of Go Stargazing, and Jo Richardson, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and founder of Space Detectives.

Where?

To observe the Perseids meteor shower, it's crucial to find a suitable location away from bright city lights and light pollution.

Neill Sanders says: "The best place to see the...

Exeter Airport celebrates top ranking by Civil Aviation Authority for accessibility services

Exeter Airport is celebrating a top ranking from the Civil Aviation Authority for the quality of customer service it provides to disabled and less mobile passengers.

The CAA's annual Airport Accessibility Report, published on Thursday (21 July), assesses 26 of the UK's largest airports and ranks Exeter as 'very good', the highest rating. Exeter's sister airports at Bournemouth and Norwich achieved the same rating.

The recognition is testament to RCA's efforts in ensuring that every passenger, regardless of their mobility needs, enjoys a seamless and relaxed travel...

Cofton Holidays opens new Pump Track designed by local BMX legend, Kye Forte

South Devon’s multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, has officially opened a brand new, state-of-the-art scooter, BMX and skateboard pump track to help promote health, fitness and fun among visitors to the park, year-round.

Designed and officially opened by Devon-based Kye Forte, former European King of the Dirt title holder, the new figure-of-eight tarmac pump track consists of a continuous loop of banked turns, rollers and jumps that enables users to generate speed with little or no pedalling.

Kye, noted for his whips, flips, 360s and for getting huge air -...

Devon, Hiking Trail, Beach

Devon's Delight: Unearthing Hiking Hidden Gems

Authored by ajyarwood
Posted: Sat, 06/24/2023 - 2:05pm

Do you want to escape the crowds and embark on an adventure?

Are you tired of trudging along with the hiking herd on the same old worn-out trails? Are you itching for excitement and the joy of stumbling upon something extraordinary? Well, hold onto your hiking hats, my intrepid explorer! Devon has a treasure trove of awe-inspiring and lesser-known hiking trails just waiting to be uncovered.

Devon is renowned for its jaw-dropping vistas, undulating countryside, lofty moorland, meandering river valleys, and breathtaking coastline. But here's a secret stash of information......

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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