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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VICTUALS W H A T ' S N E W Restaurants | Food | Drink | Hotels SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY Britain's newest luxury cruise ship is here. Newly built boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery is the first vessel to be named at the Port of Dover for over a decade. travel.saga.co.uk/cruises THE UK’S FIRST 100% VEGAN HOTEL OPENS IN PITLOCHRY Offering travellers the opportunity to experience the Scottish Highlands without compromising on their ethics, Saorsa Hotel has launched as the UK’s first 100% vegan hotel. Catering to both vegans and those interested in plant-based lifestyles, the hotel is entirely free from animal products from check-in to departure. Victorian-era baronial house, built in 1875, has undergone a complete refurbishment, everything from the bedding and toiletries to the cleaning products used by staff have been redesigned to create a boutique, luxurious and welcoming experience for ethical travellers. saorsahotel.com LEAD FROM THE FRONT Brompton Bikes has joined forces with London's Corinthia Hotel offering guests the chance to explore the capital without adding to the Co2 levels. corinthia.com/london N E W A SLICE OF CAKE Don't miss Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Friday 27 September when more than 200,000 people take part in a day dedicated to cuppas and cakes, while raising vital funds. coffee.macmillan.org.uk TOWN AND COUNTRY With staycations on the rise, we love the four-night Town & Country package from a collaboration between Britain’s first-ever country club, Stoke Park and Dukes London, Mayfair, from £2575 for two. dukeshotel.com We love this new cookbook from The Pig: Tales and Recipes from the Kitchen Garden and Beyond by Robin Hutson, published by Octopus Publishing, priced £30. octopusbooks.co.uk BritishTravelJournal.com 55
