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Tag: France

Lille

Review: The Clarance Hotel, Lille, France

23/05/2016

Introduction: Time of year: Mid-May 2016 Purpose of trip: This was our base for a surprise birthday treat for Nigel’s mum.  Why we chose this place: This was a treat – a really special occasion and this 5* boutique hotel was just the ticket.  How long we stayed: Just the one night. Nigel’s accommodation: Our party had … More Review: The Clarance Hotel, Lille, France

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Top ten travel experiences so far

01/03/2016

    Could you manage to list the ten favourite places you’ve ever visited in your life? Before we sat down to plan this year’s big travel adventure, we thought we’d give it a go. Is yours on the list? 10. N: Hiring a boat in Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas and heading over … More Top ten travel experiences so far

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Nice to see you…but not naked, thanks.

23/02/2016

You get to see more, I think, when you travel solo. You don’t have to hide your sneaky peeks at people behind your shades, for one (oh come ON…we’ve all done it…) But today, there are some sights I don’t necessarily want to gaze at for too long. For example: the oiled and topless women … More Nice to see you…but not naked, thanks.

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