British Travel Journal | Summer 2019
Hooray it’s the summer! – and all we want to do is travel - to see as much of the British Isles in this glistening sunshine as we possibly can, and with tourism in the UK rising rapidly from previous years, it seems we are not alone.... Inside this issue we tour the new South West Coast 300 driving route in Scotland, Nathan Outlaw takes our food columnist, Chantal Borciani on a gourmand’s tour of the spectacular Cornish coastline, we visit the wonderful new Machrie Hotel on the Isle of Islay, ‘In search of Scotch Whisky’, we go behind-the-scenes at Wimbledon, learn to ride the waves at surfer’s paradise, Fistral Beach, Newquay, we join a cookery class to improve the culinary skills, find adventure after-dark with our 10 unique experiences - and not to mention all of our regulars too - with the latest Travel News, What's On Cultural Agenda, and featured destinations and travel itineraries we hope will inspire you to book that holiday you have been dreaming of too!
Hooray it’s the summer! – and all we want to do is travel - to see as much of the British Isles in this glistening sunshine as we possibly can, and with tourism in the UK rising rapidly from previous years, it seems we are not alone.... Inside this issue we tour the new South West Coast 300 driving route in Scotland, Nathan Outlaw takes our food columnist, Chantal Borciani on a gourmand’s tour of the spectacular Cornish coastline, we visit the wonderful new Machrie Hotel on the Isle of Islay, ‘In search of Scotch Whisky’, we go behind-the-scenes at Wimbledon, learn to ride the waves at surfer’s paradise, Fistral Beach, Newquay, we join a cookery class to improve the culinary skills, find adventure after-dark with our 10 unique experiences - and not to mention all of our regulars too - with the latest Travel News, What's On Cultural Agenda, and featured destinations and travel itineraries we hope will inspire you to book that holiday you have been dreaming of too!
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produce could be delivered direct to your door. The interior is<br />
as awesome as the waves from the sea below, surf-inspired,<br />
coastal chic, with luxury touches throughout – as well as<br />
practicality, such as having a large area for hanging and<br />
drying your wetsuit.<br />
There’s a modern, beachy, sky blue and turquoise green<br />
colour scheme, complimented by crisp white paint work,<br />
contemporary artwork, painted wooden shutters, light oak<br />
furniture, bright flowers, colourful fruit bowls, and stylish<br />
candles splashing vibrant colour throughout the large open<br />
plan kitchen and living area. Light and airy – and the views<br />
are spectacular.<br />
You need to walk across the hotel car-park to get to the<br />
spa, located at the rear of the hotel, but they are happy for<br />
you to stroll around in your dressing gown and slippers. The<br />
spa includes six stylish treatment rooms, to include a VIP<br />
suite, Rhassoul mud chamber and Swedish sauna, there’s also<br />
a Cornish salt steam room, hot tub, aromatherapy showers,<br />
hydrotherapy pool and state-of-the-art gym. I escaped to<br />
enjoy a lovely 40 minute Indian Head Massage, then it was<br />
time to hit the beach.<br />
THE PERFECT WAVE<br />
Forget Maui and Malibu, Newquay's famous Fistral Beach<br />
has some of the best breakers around. Between autumn and<br />
spring surfers can test their skill with impressive swells known<br />
to reach up to 12 feet high. This much-loved beach is known as<br />
being one of the most consistent and best surfing beaches in<br />
Europe. <strong>Summer</strong> is perfect for beginners to have a go though,<br />
with 1-4ft waves gracing the shoreline.<br />
Surfing aside, it’s a beautiful long and sandy beach, backed<br />
by dramatically beautiful rocks and cliffs. It’s a great allrounder,<br />
perfect for strolling, sunset-watching and sandcastles,<br />
as well as being home to a number of restaurants, including<br />
Rick Steins famous fish & chips (or try the take-away Pad Thai<br />
Pictured<br />
left: Jessica's<br />
husband and<br />
daughters<br />
outside The<br />
Headland Hotel<br />
overlooking<br />
Fistral Beach<br />
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