Jul
31
2014
Here in Turkey the locals are celebrating Seker Bayram (which means sugar or sweet festival). This is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of Ramadan – which is the Islamic holy month of fasting. They celebrate by visiting family and friends, sharing chocolates and sweets, and traditional sweet dishes. Also the …
Jun
19
2013
Hi, It’s Gail from sunny Algarve. I wanted to let you all know what’s been happening over here. Friendship Travel was pleased to present Ken Russell with a Friendship beach towel to celebrate him traveling over 18,000 kilometres to holiday in Portugal!! Ken, who lives in Sydney, Australia, will be 85 this year and has …
Jun
12
2013
As we move into June it’s hard to believe that a month at the Era hotel has passed us by already. Last week Forever hotel opened with our first arrivals of the season, and 2 weeks later we will welcome our first St Nicholas Heights guests! Whichever hotel our guests choose, I’m sure they …
Jul
19
2012
Fancy some last minute sun on a singles holiday? After weeks of cheap flights to the Med there’s a real scramble for last-minute escapes, because everyone has had enough of the British (and Irish) so-called summer and is desperate to get away… In theory, without partners or children to worry about, single travellers can jet …