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Travel diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip
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Travel Diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip
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Marrakech Travel Guide
Marrakech is located in the western region of Morocco, set within the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. The city is 300 km south east of the capital Rabat and 246 km from the coastal city of Agadir. Separated from the Sahara Desert by the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech was constructed in 1070 as the capital of…
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The Ullswater Inn, Glenridding, Cumbria
Location: The Ullswater Inn is situated in Glenridding on the south western shore of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. The hotel was formerly known as The Glenridding Hotel but since its recent change of ownership and major refurbishment by the Inn Collection Group it has adopted a new name. Arrival and check…
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The Five Rise Locks celebrates its 250th anniversary
The locks at Bingley in West Yorkshire are considered one of the greatest feats of canal engineering of their day and are Grade I listed, in the same category as York Minster and Buckingham Palace. They sit on the Leeds to Liverpool canal, once one of England’s most important transport routes. The Bingley Five Rise…
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The Bush Hotel, Farnham, Surrey
Hotel Review The Bush is an independent hotel that has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1618. Steeped in history but embracing contemporary design, it’s the perfect blend of old world charm and contemporary design. Location: Known for its Georgian streets, historic buildings and craft heritage, Farnham is a historic market town located in…
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A day touring the Swan Valley from Perth
A 30 km drive north east of Perth led us to the historic Western Australian wine region of the Swan Valley. The warm Mediterranean climate with cool evenings and low rainfall making it an ideal centre for wine growing. Our first stop of the morning was to Guildford, a historic town and the gateway to…
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Rockingham and the Giants of Mandurah, WA
After enjoying days spent in Perth city centre, Fremantle, Rottnest Island and the Perth Hills we turned our attention southwards opting to explore Rockingham and Mandurah. Rockingham is a coastal town located 50 km south of Perth, the journey taking us just 45 minutes along the Kwinana Freeway. As it was a Monday morning we…
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Cottesloe Beach and lunch in the Perth Hills, WA
The sun was shining brightly when we drew back the curtains so we decided to spend the morning by taking a stroll along Cottesloe Beach. It’s located 11 km south west of Perth’s city centre. We took the car but it’s also possible to get there by taking the Fremantle Line train from Perth City…
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Exploring Kings Park, Perth
After enjoying breakfast out on the patio of our friend’s lovely home located in one of Perth’s leafy western suburbs we spent the morning exploring Kings Park and the Botanical Garden. This beautiful city park comprises natural bushland, parkland, and a botanical garden displaying over 3,000 species of flora unique to Western Australia. It’s easily…
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Rottnest Island Day Trip, Perth, Western Australia
One of the most popular excursions from Perth is to take a boat trip over to Rottnest Island. This idyllic island with its crystal clear waters, secluded beaches and unique wildlife is just a 90 minute ferry ride from the city centre and we opted to travel there on the Rottnest Express Premium Service. We’d…
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A day in Fremantle by train from Perth
After enjoying breakfast at our hotel in Perth we strolled along to Perth Station and boarded a Transperth train to Fremantle. With standard single tickets $5.10 (£2.65) and departures every 20 minutes, it was inexpensive and a quick journey, taking only half an hour to the port city south west of Perth. Fremantle boasts an…
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A day in Perth, Western Australia
We were up bright and early making the most of our first full day in Perth, Western Australia. With bright blue skies and soaring temperatures we started the day at Elizabeth Quay, just a short walk from our accommodation. This vibrant waterfront destination is located on the edge of the Swan River and was opened…
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A walk along Melbourne’s South Bank
Our final day in Melbourne gave us an opportunity to return to the south bank of the Yarra for a morning stroll. Earlier in the week we’d taken in the stunning views from the Skydeck as well as enjoying a leisurely cruise along the river. The South Bank stretches between the convention centre to the…
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