As I hope this issue once again shows, we are spoiled for choice living in the British Isles. There are so many wonderful destinations to visit, whether on a staycation or visiting from overseas, and I hope our magazine will inspire you to extend your holiday - or book another! Highlights this issue include a wonderful 48 hours in Alderney, an epic journey through the heart of Scotland, from Edinburgh to the Caledonian Forest, and finding utter bliss at the new idyllic riverside luxury estate, Monkey Island, near Bray.
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JOIN US BY THE SEA AND LET THE ATLANTIC AIR FILL YOUR LUNGS THEN EXHALE A NEWLY REVIVED YOU RELAX WITH AN AUTUMN SPA BREAK AT SAUNTON What better way to start the week than an escape to the North Devon coast with a two-night midweek spa break? Enjoy a two-night midweek stay inclusive of: A 60-minute Source treatment (Limited edition autumn seasonal treatments available) Full continental or English breakfast • Dinner on one evening • Full use of our hotel facilities Daily fitness classes • 1.5 hours use of our Thermal Suite each day from £245pp * 01271 890212 | reservations@sauntonsands.com | sauntonsands.co.uk | *Price based on a Cosy Room, upgrades available
CONTENTS AUTUMN 2019 | ISSUE 03 36 09 32 C O M P E T I T I O N 43 WIN A LUXURY BREAK FOR TWO... Don't miss your chance to win a luxury two night stay (for two people) in Exeter. Prize includes £150 to spend, dinner at Carluccio’s, an Exeter Cookery School course, a Souvenir picture of Exeter at Christmas, a hamper of local produce and much more! JOTTINGS 09 TRAVEL NEWS A look at what’s new, and travel noteworthy, in the British Isles. CULTURAL AGENDA 13 Dates for your diary of things you don’t want to miss out on this autumn. DEFYING GRAVITY 20 Spotlight on composer, and three times Oscar winner, Stephen Schwartz. 10 OF THE BEST WACKY 22 BRITISH EVENTS Mad, silly or just a bit different, if there ever were a Wacky Olympics, the UK would top the medals table every time, as this selection of weird and wonderful events reveals. FEATURES 26 IN SEARCH OF SPARKLING WINE English Sparkling Wine is a fizzing success. We take a look at the brands and which wineries to visit. REVIVAL READY: BEHIND THE 32 SCENES AT GOODWOOD A creative hive of vintage style, racing memorabilia and an infectious party atmosphere. INTERVIEW WITH 36 RAYMOND BLANC Top chef celebrates two milestones this year – his 70th birthday and the 35th anniversary of his hotel-restaurant, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. à BritishTravelJournal.com 5
