When you think about deserts, what springs to mind? For me it’s mighty, Saharan-style sand dunes that undulate for miles. So it is always a shock when you arrive in the Atacama to a stark, moon like landscape filled with terracotta colour craggy mountains, volcanoes and salt lakes.
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France’s little “Ré” of light
Ile de Ré, a gorgeous place on France’s Atlantic coast, is one of my favourite close to home destinations. It’s perfect for either a short break for a couple or a longer family trip, ticking all the boxes for a great holiday: Short flight (1½ hours from Manchester to La Rochelle); no jet lag; delicious food and wine; no driving; and lots of time spent outdoors.
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Australia - A Coming of Age
There’s no doubt Australia is one of the most remote and fascinating countries in the world. Endowed with a myriad of natural wonders from tropical rainforests to the red deserts of the Outback, plenty of wildlife, dazzling beaches and cosmopolitan cities, it’s easy to see why this captivating country is such a complete travel destination.
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“Wot - no Santa?”
Lapland = Santa. Well not always. In fact, it’s only really one month a year when this winter wonderland is awash with families all on the hunt for the man with the beard. But visit outside of December, when Santa is taking a well-earned rest, and you’ll find a much quieter, rather surreal place which is perfect for adults (and older children) to indulge in a host of snowy activities.
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