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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THE GREAT BRITISH ESCAPE! STOKE PARK Stoke Park is a luxury 5 AA Red Star Hotel, Spa and Country Club set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland and offers world-class sporting and leisure facilities. FACILITIES INCLUDE: • 49 Bedrooms and Suites • Award winning Spa • 27 hole Championship Golf Course • David Leadbetter Golf Academy • 3 Restaurants and Bars, including Humphry’s (3 AA Rosettes) • 13 Tennis Courts (indoor, grass and artificial clay) • 2 Padel Courts • Indoor Pool • State-of-the-art Gym with Fitness, Hot Yoga and Spinning Studios hosting up to 50 classes per week • Tinies Kids Club and Crèche • Games Room • Playground For Hotel Reservations please call 01753 717171 or email reservations@stokepark.com Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire SL2 4PG | www.stokepark.com
TRAVEL NEWS W H A T ' S N E W Destinations | Renovations | Launches | Celebrations ROCK AND ROLL The first ever Hard Rock Hotel in the UK, the original birthplace of the franchise, has opened on the corner of Oxford Street. hardrockhotels.com/london DISCOVER THE UK’S NEWEST UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire has been granted the prestigious ‘UNESCO World Heritage Site’ status, becoming the 32nd member of a prestigious UK list to include Stonehenge, the city of Bath, Blenheim Palace, Hadrian’s Wall and the Tower of London. The home of the Lovell Telescope, the world’s third largest steerable radio telescope, Jodrell Bank is a working scientific observatory and a leading tourist attraction. First used to track the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite – the world’s first artificial satellite – Jodrell now operates the UK’s national e-MERLIN radio telescope and is the headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array – a ground-breaking project to build the world’s biggest telescope. jodrellbank.net SURF THE NEW WAVE Launching first in Bristol, 'The Wave' pool offers consistent safe waves using Wavegarden technology, (with over 1,000 waves per hour!) where everyone can safely surf and bodyboard. thewave.com FOR THE JOURNEY WE LOVE FEELING GOOD AGAIN Following a recent multi-million-pound investment and transformation into a luxury resort, St Michaels Falmouth in Cornwall is proud to unveil a spectacular new destination spa. stmichaelsresort.com TRYING SOMETHING NEW Nine of England's National Parks (there's 15 in total) are offering unique experience days, from climbing in the Peak District to learning to sail on the watery wonderland of the Broads National Park. nationalparkexperiences.co.uk Travelling with just carry-on luggage, with well thought-out features, there are no long waits at check-in, no lines at baggage claim, and no careless packing. (£350) victorinox.com BritishTravelJournal.com 9
