British Travel Journal | Summer 2020
As we went to print with our last issue never could we have imagined a world in which travel would be completely stopped in its tracks. Never again will we take for granted our freedom to visit our magnificent cityscapes, captivating coastlines and peaceful countryside. It has been a difficult year for the hospitality and travel sector, but as this issue of British Travel Journal shows many are beginning to reopen, delighted to welcome back visitors and guests once more. We speak to these resilient hoteliers, destination managers, and others in the UK tourism industry about how they have responded to COVID-19. Our Cultural Agenda takes on a new direction, exchanging theatre performances for outdoor art, sculptures and natural wonders. And, in a time when remote locations are being sought after, all you need to know about wild (and nearly wild) camping is covered in our Sustainable Travel series. If camping isn’t for you, help is at hand to find the perfect holiday home in our 10 of the Best Self-Catering Properties. If you’re dreaming of strolls along the shore, fresh sea air and gently lapping waves, then you will love our coastal specials; Revival of the Beach Hut, England’s Coast, Wild Swimming and Secret Islands. Enjoy a taste of Cornwall in our Interview with Rick Stein before heading to the beach workshop of wooden bellyboards in our Meet the Maker: Wave Rider article with Dick Pearce. Finally, thank you to all our subscribers for your support, keeping our spirits high with words of encouragement and understanding the unusual delay in receiving this issue. Together we continued to dream of the extraordinary places we can explore, staying inspired with online and digital features, and hopefully by the time of reading this issue our next great adventures will have become reality.Travel safely, and together we will continue to support our wonderful tourism industry.
As we went to print with our last issue never could we have imagined a world in which travel would be completely stopped in its tracks. Never again will we take for granted our freedom to visit our magnificent cityscapes, captivating coastlines and peaceful countryside. It has been a difficult year for the hospitality and travel sector, but as this issue of British Travel Journal shows many are beginning to reopen, delighted to welcome back visitors and guests once more. We speak to these resilient hoteliers, destination managers, and others in the UK tourism industry about how they have responded to COVID-19. Our Cultural Agenda takes on a new direction, exchanging theatre performances for outdoor art, sculptures and natural wonders. And, in a time when remote locations are being sought after, all you need to know about wild (and nearly wild) camping is covered in our Sustainable Travel series. If camping isn’t for you, help is at hand to find the perfect holiday home in our 10 of the Best Self-Catering Properties. If you’re dreaming of strolls along the shore, fresh sea air and gently lapping waves, then you will love our coastal specials; Revival of the Beach Hut, England’s Coast, Wild Swimming and Secret Islands. Enjoy a taste of Cornwall in our Interview with Rick Stein before heading to the beach workshop of wooden bellyboards in our Meet the Maker: Wave Rider article with Dick Pearce. Finally, thank you to all our subscribers for your support, keeping our spirits high with words of encouragement and understanding the unusual delay in receiving this issue. Together we continued to dream of the extraordinary places we can explore, staying inspired with online and digital features, and hopefully by the time of reading this issue our next great adventures will have become reality.Travel safely, and together we will continue to support our wonderful tourism industry.
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TRAVEL NEWS<br />
W H A T ' S N E W<br />
Destinations | Renovations | Launches | Celebrations<br />
GOOD NEWS FOR ENGLISH<br />
SPARKLING WINE<br />
Nyetimber has a new vineyard in Kent.<br />
195,000 vines have been planted, said to<br />
increase production by 220,000 bottles!<br />
A NEW ISLAND JEWEL IN PLYMOUTH SOUND<br />
The historic Drake’s Island located just 600m from the Plymouth shoreline is set to be<br />
brought back to life by the new owner, Plymouth-based businessman, Morgan Phillips, who<br />
is developing the island into a luxury (25 bedroom) hotel and spa resort. The six-acre island,<br />
named after Sir Francis Drake, who set sail from the island in 1577 to circumnavigate the globe, will<br />
offer locals and tourists the opportunity for their own island adventures, staying in the Grade<br />
II listed former Governor’s Island House, exploring hidden tunnels and forgotten buildings.<br />
drakes-island.com<br />
THE HEART OF EDINBURGH<br />
Originally built in the 16th century, Abbey<br />
Strand, located at the foot of Edinburgh’s historic<br />
Royal Mile, on the doorstep of the Palace of<br />
Holyroodhouse, has re-opened its doors, five<br />
hundred years on! Prices from £199 per night.<br />
lateralcity.com<br />
BRITISH<br />
TRAVEL<br />
JOURNAL<br />
L O V E S<br />
2 0 2 0<br />
NEW L A U N C H<br />
CUMBRIA’S HIDDEN COAST<br />
Work is underway on a new 40-mile coastal<br />
challenge recreational route, stretching along the<br />
Cumbrian coast from Whitehaven to Millom with<br />
adrenalin activities, cycling and art installations.<br />
visitlakedistrict.com<br />
BEACH HOLIDAY IN SUSSEX<br />
For magnificent sea views look no further than a<br />
stay at Skyfall, with its elevated position on the cliffs<br />
of St Leonards-on-Sea, private terrace and hot tub.<br />
Prices start from £1,428 for a three-night stay.<br />
oliverstravels.com<br />
HEARTS & CRAFTS<br />
Cotswolds Hearts &<br />
Crafts Sauternes Cask<br />
Single Malt Whisky is<br />
the distillery’s first ever<br />
European Oak Cask<br />
expression. £74.95<br />
cotswolds<br />
distillery.com<br />
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