341. Visit Siena on a Tuscany Tour from Florence
November 16, 2021
On a holiday to Italy, if you choose to stay in Florence as a base, the rest of Tuscany is virtually laid out on your doorstep. There’s so much to discover in this wonderful region that sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in if you only have a short time. Getting out into the countryside with a Tuscan...
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342. A Perfect Visit to Pisa on a Day Trip from Florence
November 16, 2021
Pisa is one of the most famous cities in Italy, yet many people don’t get beyond the story of its iconic and much-photographed ‘Leaning Tower’. While it has become world renowned for that particular piece of precarious architecture, there’s so much more to this beautiful city than just that. For man...
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343. Learn to Make Pizza and Gelato Like an Italian in Tuscany!
November 16, 2021
A trip to Tuscany is one of the most coveted and dreamed-about holidays you could imagine. This sun kissed Italian province is renowned around the world for its art, culture, architecture, landscape and, of course, its fabulous food! There’s really no other cuisine more famous and replicated than It...
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344. Digital Devices: What they Mean for Children’s Eyes
October 26, 2021
Anyone who wears spectacles should make a visit to their local optician a regular thing, not just an afterthought. But for those with children, in this fast-moving digital day and age, it’s even more important to stay aware of their eye-health. It’s a fact of life that, today, even very you...
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345. The Étang de Thau: A French Barge Holiday Destination
October 18, 2021
If you’re looking for your next French barge holiday destination and are not quite sure where to go, why not take a closer inspection of The Étang de Thau? Sometimes known as the Bassin de Thau, it is a salt water lagoon, 21km long and 8km wide and a wonderful place on which to enjoy a luxury bargin...
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346. Introducing French Markets: You’ll Visit Many on a French Canal Holiday
October 18, 2021
In France, the concept of the market is still one that retains its traditional ethos. Unlike in the UK and the USA where local outdoor shopping events have been revived and renamed ‘farmers’ markets’, the French had no need to reinvent the idea. These events are intrinsically linked to the culture, ...
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347. Barge holidays in France with a DIfference: An Art Themed Cruise
October 18, 2021
Barge holidays in France come in many guises. Once you’ve chosen your region and your waterway, did you know that you can also choose to add a theme into your trip? One of the most popular options on barge holidays in France is art. Hardly surprising when you consider the number of wonderful French ...
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348. A Typical Day on a Barge Holiday in France
October 18, 2021
Are you finally planning that much-wanted barge holiday? France is one of the most popular destinations (although they also run in the UK and other great European locations), and now the world is opening up again, it’s the ideal time to get those travel plans finalised! While many guests are...
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349. Unique Holiday Ideas: Barging Holidays in France
October 18, 2021
Now more than ever we’re looking to maximise our precious leisure time and make the most of our travel experiences. With the ethos of ‘slow travel’ working its way into the mainstream, some of the more unique holiday ideas are becoming increasingly popular. One of these is the barging holiday concep...
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350. What to Expect from a Barging Hotel
October 18, 2021
For anyone who hasn’t yet experienced the delights of a barging holiday, it might be hard to know what to expect from this kind of ‘slow travel’ experience. Nothing beats a personal recommendation, so if you’re unsure, do go and read some testimonials for the company you’re considering. But it can a...
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