Journey List http://www.journeylist.com/ Alternative Travel Resource en Paul Handley Copyright 2011 2011-05-27T09:00:11+00:00 Luxury London Hotel Competition http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/luxury-london-hotel-competition/2011-05-27/ How do you fancy immersing yourself in a weekend of luxury right in the middle of London? A spa weekend for 2 people at 5 star London luxury hotel The Wyndham Grand is being offered as a competition prize by nappy rash cream Sudocrem. London’s only 5 star all suite hotel, The Wyndham Grand is perfectly positioned in Chelsea Harbour. The best of London is closeby, although you may not want to leave the hotel’s Blue Harbour Spa! The prize includes a 2 night stay including breakfast, a spa day pass to the Blue Harbour Spa and a half hour spa treatment for each person. To enter this fab luxury London hotel competition, just visit facebook.com/sudocrem, ‘like’ the page and share your child’s hand made painting or drawing with a brief description. As an extra bonus, there is £100 Early Learning Centre vouchers for the winning young artist! You have to be quick though, as the competition deadline is 3rd June…Best of luck. Brief rules - The entrant should submit a hand crafted painting or drawing created by their son or daughter (aged between 3 – 5 years of age at the closing date of the competition). Please note, submissions must not relate or refer in any way to the use of Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream or any other licensed medicine. A clear scan or photo of the picture and a brief description are acceptable. Spa Destinations, Hotels How do you fancy immersing yourself in a weekend of luxury right in the middle of London?

A spa weekend for 2 people at 5 star London luxury hotel The Wyndham Grand is being offered as a competition prize by nappy rash cream Sudocrem.

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London’s only 5 star all suite hotel, The Wyndham Grand is perfectly positioned in Chelsea Harbour. The best of London is closeby, although you may not want to leave the hotel’s Blue Harbour Spa!

The prize includes a 2 night stay including breakfast, a spa day pass to the Blue Harbour Spa and a half hour spa treatment for each person.

To enter this fab luxury London hotel competition, just visit facebook.com/sudocrem, ‘like’ the page and share your child’s hand made painting or drawing with a brief description.

As an extra bonus, there is £100 Early Learning Centre vouchers for the winning young artist!

You have to be quick though, as the competition deadline is 3rd June…Best of luck.

Brief rules - The entrant should submit a hand crafted painting or drawing created by their son or daughter (aged between 3 – 5 years of age at the closing date of the competition). Please note, submissions must not relate or refer in any way to the use of Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream or any other licensed medicine. A clear scan or photo of the picture and a brief description are acceptable.

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]]> 2011-05-27T09:00:11+00:00 Go on the road like a rock star http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/go-on-the-road-like-a-rock-star/2011-02-28/ Ever dreamed of just giving it all up and going on the road with your… err… band…? Well maybe you can. You can now hire a 40-foot American-style RV – just like you see the racing drivers and rock stars using (I believe they refer to them as their ‘trailers’) – treating yourself to what has to be the most luxurious camping experience money can buy! UK company Hire Winnebago, based just off the A14 near Kettering in Northants, rents out American RVs to the good and the great – from wanton travelers to A-list festival goers, British Grand Prix teams and even film and TV crews. At the top of their range is a Fleetwood Revolution LE – a three double-bed monster with leather furniture, tiled floors, state-of-the-art audio visual system and full-size shower room. Adventure Holidays, Camping, Festivals, Extreme Holidays, Hotels, Travel Tips Ever dreamed of just giving it all up and going on the road with your… err… band…? Well maybe you can. You can now hire a 40-foot American-style RV – just like you see the racing drivers and rock stars using (I believe they refer to them as their ‘trailers’) – treating yourself to what has to be the most luxurious camping experience money can buy!

UK company Hire Winnebago, based just off the A14 near Kettering in Northants, rents out American RVs to the good and the great – from wanton travelers to A-list festival goers, British Grand Prix teams and even film and TV crews. At the top of their range is a Fleetwood Revolution LE – a three double-bed monster with leather furniture, tiled floors, state-of-the-art audio visual system and full-size shower room.

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]]> 2011-02-28T09:53:10+00:00 The best travel plug in the world http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/the-best-travel-plug-in-the-world/2010-12-17/ Min Kyu Choi has come up with a real corker of an idea. A plug that folds flat creating that little bit extra space in your luggage. It should also prevent your laptop being scratched or damaged in transit as this was Min Kyu Choi’s inspiration for the award winning creation. In this film the Min Kyu Choi explains the design process in elegant and modest pros. Travel Gadgets Min Kyu Choi has come up with a real corker of an idea. A plug that folds flat creating that little bit extra space in your luggage. It should also prevent your laptop being scratched or damaged in transit as this was Min Kyu Choi’s inspiration for the award winning creation.

In this film the Min Kyu Choi explains the design process in elegant and modest pros.

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]]> 2010-12-17T09:47:26+00:00 Best European travel blog http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/best-european-travel-blog/2010-12-16/ If you are looking to book a holiday in an unspoilt location somewhere in Europe then you may like to visit the VintageHolidays blog first. We recently discovered this little gem, which shares unbiased information about major and minor European festivals, interesting and culturally rich things to see around some of ancient Europe as well as provides an interesting source of information about some rather impressive private villas you can hire. We believe it’s one of the best European travel blogs around and has been posting for well over 2 years. A fantastic resource! Events, Festivals, Last Minute Holiday Offers, Travel Gadgets, Travel Tips If you are looking to book a holiday in an unspoilt location somewhere in Europe then you may like to visit the VintageHolidays blog first. We recently discovered this little gem, which shares unbiased information about major and minor European festivals, interesting and culturally rich things to see around some of ancient Europe as well as provides an interesting source of information about some rather impressive private villas you can hire.

We believe it’s one of the best European travel blogs around and has been posting for well over 2 years. A fantastic resource!

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]]> 2010-12-16T09:24:10+00:00 British Haunted Weekend Breaks http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/british-haunted-weekend-breaks/2009-02-27/ If you are a fan of TVs Most Haunted then this will definitely be for you. Haunting Breaks are in effect an events company wanting to prove beyond reasonable doubt that “there exists more between heaven and earth, than is dreamt of in one single philosophy”. Haunting Breaks are setting about this task by running a series of weekends away in some of Britain’s most haunted properties. The weekends make a great break from the norm and will almost click you out of work mode when you join the table for a séance. You’ll enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in style and stay in some of the most notoriously haunted properties in the UK. Here are just 2 of our favourites: Bolebroke Castle - Henry VIII’s hunting lodge set in 30 acres of private Sussex parkland, just 5 miles from Hever Castle, the birth place of Anne Boleyne. This is an historic building NOT a hotel. The accomodation is very basic so if you are looking for a break based on a 3 or 4 star rating then we suggest you look elsewhere. Imagine stepping back in time to the Tudor period! Imagine dining in Henry VIII great hall! Imagine having exclusive access to roam this incredible historic building with just our other guests and of course the ghosts for company? Spend the night in the Henry VIII bedchamber IF YOU DARE! Many strange experiences have been reported over the years. Unexplained tappings, cries of laughter and anguish. The ghostly apparition of a woman in nun’s clothing allegedly searching for her forbidden lover who met his death on the Elizabethan staircase. The figure of a headless woman seen walking through the Great Hall! Is this the ghost of Anne Boleyne who frequented the castle whilst courting Henry VIII?  Adventure Holidays, Alternative Destinations If you are a fan of TVs Most Haunted then this will definitely be for you. Haunting Breaks are in effect an events company wanting to prove beyond reasonable doubt that “there exists more between heaven and earth, than is dreamt of in one single philosophy”.

Haunting Breaks are setting about this task by running a series of weekends away in some of Britain’s most haunted properties.

The weekends make a great break from the norm and will almost click you out of work mode when you join the table for a séance. You’ll enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in style and stay in some of the most notoriously haunted properties in the UK.

Here are just 2 of our favourites:

Bolebroke Castle - Henry VIII’s hunting lodge set in 30 acres of private Sussex parkland, just 5 miles from Hever Castle, the birth place of Anne Boleyne.

This is an historic building NOT a hotel. The accomodation is very basic so if you are looking for a break based on a 3 or 4 star rating then we suggest you look elsewhere. Imagine stepping back in time to the Tudor period! Imagine dining in Henry VIII great hall! Imagine having exclusive access to roam this incredible historic building with just our other guests and of course the ghosts for company? Spend the night in the Henry VIII bedchamber IF YOU DARE!

Many strange experiences have been reported over the years. Unexplained tappings, cries of laughter and anguish. The ghostly apparition of a woman in nun’s clothing allegedly searching for her forbidden lover who met his death on the Elizabethan staircase. The figure of a headless woman seen walking through the Great Hall! Is this the ghost of Anne Boleyne who frequented the castle whilst courting Henry VIII? 

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]]> 2009-02-27T15:05:06+00:00 Gran Hotel Barcelona http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/gran-hotel-barcelona/2009-02-02/ Due for release on 6 February, the latest Woody Allen movie puts Spain’s enigmatic second city well and truly in the celluloid spotlight. ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ stars Scarlet Johansson and Penelope Cruz as female buddies who both fall for the charms of the same charismatic male painter. If you fancy replicating some of this romance you could treat your other half to a big screen-style romance this Valentine’s Day with a short break to Barcelona, staying at the superior four-star Gran Hotel Havana. Close to the action on the Placa de Catalunya, Kirker Holidays is currently offering three nights for the price of two at this elegant property. Prices now from £413 pp (two sharing) include flights (London), three nights’ B&B, private transfers, Kirker’s guide notes to restaurants and sightseeing and a complimentary bottle of Cava in your room on arrival. Last Minute Holiday Offers Due for release on 6 February, the latest Woody Allen movie puts Spain’s enigmatic second city well and truly in the celluloid spotlight.

‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ stars Scarlet Johansson and Penelope Cruz as female buddies who both fall for the charms of the same charismatic male painter.

If you fancy replicating some of this romance you could treat your other half to a big screen-style romance this Valentine’s Day with a short break to Barcelona, staying at the superior four-star Gran Hotel Havana.

Close to the action on the Placa de Catalunya, Kirker Holidays is currently offering three nights for the price of two at this elegant property.

Prices now from £413 pp (two sharing) include flights (London), three nights’ B&B, private transfers, Kirker’s guide notes to restaurants and sightseeing and a complimentary bottle of Cava in your room on arrival.

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]]> 2009-02-02T06:00:50+00:00 Monte Carlo Wine Festival http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/monte-carlo-wine-festival/2009-01-29/ If you like quaffing a little wine in the name of research, you might want to pay a visit to the salubrious Monte Carlo Wine Festival. Wine connoisseurs of the world can unite for around £159 pp. I don’t imagine, there will be any shortage of wine flowing!!! The event is to be held at the prestigious Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel (28 February-2 March), it promises to offer a tantalising selection of the finest international wines available. Guests can enhance their knowledge of wine by taking part in workshops, demonstrations and debates or relax by enjoying artistic performances. Two nights’ accommodation at the Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel costs from £159 pp. Events If you like quaffing a little wine in the name of research, you might want to pay a visit to the salubrious Monte Carlo Wine Festival.

Wine connoisseurs of the world can unite for around £159 pp.

I don’t imagine, there will be any shortage of wine flowing!!!

The event is to be held at the prestigious Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel (28 February-2 March), it promises to offer a tantalising selection of the finest international wines available.

Guests can enhance their knowledge of wine by taking part in workshops, demonstrations and debates or relax by enjoying artistic performances. Two nights’ accommodation at the Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel costs from £159 pp.

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]]> 2009-01-29T06:00:57+00:00 The Granville Carnival Normandy http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/the-granville-carnival-normandy/2009-01-28/ Why not indulge in a bit of Carnival! Pay a visit to Normandy in February for the Granville Carnival which lasts for four days (20-24 February) when the streets of this walled town in Normandy come alive with a fancy dress parade, floats, live music and a fairground – a nice antidote to the dull days Spring. VFB Holidays has several self-catering properties in the area, including a two bedroom former cow byre – now a characterful and cosy cottage sleeping up to five people plus a baby. A week’s rental during February costs £463 (£93 pp based on five sharing), including a return channel crossing for one car. Travel News Why not indulge in a bit of Carnival!

Pay a visit to Normandy in February for the Granville Carnival which lasts for four days (20-24 February) when the streets of this walled town in Normandy come alive with a fancy dress parade, floats, live music and a fairground – a nice antidote to the dull days Spring.

VFB Holidays has several self-catering properties in the area, including a two bedroom former cow byre – now a characterful and cosy cottage sleeping up to five people plus a baby.

A week’s rental during February costs £463 (£93 pp based on five sharing), including a return channel crossing for one car.

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]]> 2009-01-28T16:44:33+00:00 125th anniversary of the Rembrandt Association http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/125th-anniversary-of-the-rembrandt-association/2008-09-26/ Rembrandt revealed: An artistic attraction in Amsterdam – from £209 pp. 2008 marks the 125th anniversary of the Rembrandt Association, which was set up to safeguard the finest Dutch works of art and keep them in their country of origin. Festivities will include a major exhibition starting this October at the Van Gogh Museum, bringing together, for the first time, 125 of the Association’s most acclaimed works from over 30 Dutch museums, including many by Rembrandt. A two-night break at your chosen hotel in Amsterdam costs from £209 pp (two sharing). The price includes return travel by Eurostar via Brussels, two nights’ B&B accommodation and entry to the temporary and permanent exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum. Via VFB holidays. Last Minute Holiday Offers, Travel News Rembrandt revealed: An artistic attraction in Amsterdam – from £209 pp.

2008 marks the 125th anniversary of the Rembrandt Association, which was set up to safeguard the finest Dutch works of art and keep them in their country of origin.

Festivities will include a major exhibition starting this October at the Van Gogh Museum, bringing together, for the first time, 125 of the Association’s most acclaimed works from over 30 Dutch museums, including many by Rembrandt.

A two-night break at your chosen hotel in Amsterdam costs from £209 pp (two sharing).

The price includes return travel by Eurostar via Brussels, two nights’ B&B accommodation and entry to the temporary and permanent exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum.

Via VFB holidays.

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]]> 2008-09-26T06:00:00+00:00 Cornwall seal pup holiday http://www.journeylist.com/travel/comments/cornwall-seal-pup-holiday/2008-09-25/ They’ve all got the cutest, fluffiest little faces, so it’ll be hard to choose which seal pup to adopt at The National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek. With over 50 years experience in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, the centre looks after these babies until they’re ready to fend for themselves again. For just £20, you receive a Free Season Pass, a Certificate, and two e-Newsletters about all their rescued pups. Stay in nearby Falmouth at Quayside (sleeps four), an incredibly stylish quay-level apartment with use of an indoor, glass-walled, heated swimming pool. A week’s stay from 27 September is £118 pp (£471 total). Available via Classic Cottages. Adventure Holidays, Last Minute Holiday Offers They’ve all got the cutest, fluffiest little faces, so it’ll be hard to choose which seal pup to adopt at The National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek.

With over 50 years experience in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, the centre looks after these babies until they’re ready to fend for themselves again.

For just £20, you receive a Free Season Pass, a Certificate, and two e-Newsletters about all their rescued pups. Stay in nearby Falmouth at Quayside (sleeps four), an incredibly stylish quay-level apartment with use of an indoor, glass-walled, heated swimming pool.

A week’s stay from 27 September is £118 pp (£471 total).

Available via Classic Cottages.

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