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While many of us might wish to return to our youth, being over fifty for many is a truly golden era in life. Financial freedom, time to spare and fewer responsibilities, now that children have grown and left home, all come together to make this period in life a perfect opportunity for travel and adventure for those who want it.  Many people of all ages don’t have a clue when it comes to travel. Most of us have been on holiday, but traveling is a different thing all together. It can be daunting, if you’ve never done it before, even…

Travelling as a family can be expensive and stressful, especially if you’re thinking of holidaying abroad. You dreamt of travelling the world before you had children and financial responsibilities, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to globetrotting. Whether you have young children, teenagers or want to go on holiday with your extended family, the key to a fun and affordable vacation is in the preparation. Eat In A big part of a holiday is experiencing local cuisine, but eating in doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Buy from local shops and supermarkets and cook in your…

It might be grey but the United Kingdom is really a wonderful place, well most parts of it are! If you’re thinking of visiting this historic, quaint, beautiful and diverse little island then let us help you to make sure that you don’t take a wrong turn. We’ve gathered a list of the best, and worst places to visit any time of the year so that you don’t get stuck! 1. City BEST: London – This year London was crowned the ‘best city in the world’ against an extensive list of factors. It’s a sprawling city that has an incredible…

It can seem exciting at first, the thought of traveling around the country – or even the world – on business, but after a few trips and hours of waiting at airports or killing time in hotel lobbies, the fun can go out of it very quickly. However, there are ways you can make the most of your business trips and increase both your enjoyment of the trip and your productivity. Plan The key to getting the most out of any trip – business or pleasure – is to plan, and this starts with your packing. If you are a…

At Ladram Bay we know a camping holiday with the family can be in turns educational, exhilarating, entertaining and exhausting. Regardless of whether this is your first family outing under canvas or in a caravan, or you’re a seasoned traveller, there are a number of ways to take the frustrations out of your trip that will leave you feeling relaxed and happy and able to enjoy your family time. Image courtesy of Campers in Cornwall Cooking for your family while you’re camping can be a challenge and yet buying take-away food night after night is often far beyond the average family…

Paris is an outstanding city for everyone, whether you are on a romantic break with your loved one, on a sightseeing adventure, an artistic pilgrimage or wine loving traveller Paris has it all.

Traveling can enrich your life in a way few other experiences can. It presents a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and discovery. It can help you develop skills that will serve you well in all areas of your life, such as patience, tolerance and flexibility. By experiencing other cultures first hand, you will gain a much better understanding of why people do what they do, and think the way they think. Depending on where you visit, you will also gain a much deeper appreciation for where you come from, and how grateful you are to have been born into a…

It does not really matter how far you travel or how often you travel. Sometimes, weather will not want to take your side. And when that happens, you may be stuck in your hotel room, with nothing much to do. Rain does come and go, but if you want to make the time pass faster, then you will want to engage yourself in some entertaining activities to keep your mood up. If you have a laptop or a mobile device that can connect to the Internet, the few hours you will have to spend in the hotel room will feel…