Category Archives: Thoughtful travel

REVIEW: Relaxing, country spa retreat for a special celebration: Careys Manor & SenSpa, New Forest, UK

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ching Lee

By Bronwyn Murray

Your Holiday Planner recently helped my husband and I to find a country spa retreat to celebrate a special anniversary. It was the prefect treat to take some time out, from work and our hectic family life.

We wanted a relaxing, retreat in the country, within 1.5 hours drive from London, with… Read More

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REVIEW: Luxury self catering cottages on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall: The Green, House & Cottages

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ching Lee

Review by Elaine Swift

Imagine waking up each morning in peaceful tranquillity, and watching the sun emerge from a bright line on the horizon to light up the sky as day breaks. Well, that’s exactly what we did from the balcony of our cottage at The Green, Cornwall in February.

The Green is… Read More

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Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant wins ‘Best Accommodation for the Environment’ at Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2011

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Ching Lee

 

I’m absolutely delighted that one of Your Holiday Planner’s Recommended Stays has won the ‘Best Accommodation for the Environment’ category at this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards, organised by responsibletravel.com.

Richard and Dee Slade, owners of Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant in Wark, near Hexham, were driven to investigate sustainable solutions as a… Read More

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Make Holidays Greener Week 2-9 July 2011: Travel Tips for Getting There

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Ching Lee

Travel by train to the rest of Europe and make it part of your holiday

By Ching Lee

There’s no question that if we can reduce the amount we fly, then we’re being kinder to the environment. For a holiday in Europe, using the continent’s extensive rail network is a fantastic alternative to flying.… Read More

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Make Holidays Greener Week 2-9 July 2011: Travel Tips for Places to Stay

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ching Lee

Stay somewhere with green accreditation

Finding somewhere green to stay can be easy if you know where to look. And your choice isn’t limited to campsites either.

In the UK, the Green Tourism Business Scheme is leading the way in certifying green accommodation, for their efforts to reduce their environmental impact. Members are assessed every 2… Read More

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