Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
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TRAVEL NEWS W H A T ' S N E W Destinations | Renovations | Launches | Celebrations TASTY LONDON LANDMARK Master Belgian chocolatiers Neuhaus have unveiled a giant, handcrafted chocolate replica of Big Ben to mark the opening of their UK flagship boutique in St Pancras International. The statue took over 100 hours to create and 45 kg of Neuhaus Belgian dark chocolate! stpancras.com/shop/neuhaus-chocolates NEW HELICOPTER SERVICE TO ST MARY’S AND TRESCO, ISLES OF SCILLY Helicopters will once again link the Isles of Scilly with Penzance. Penzance Heliport and Sloane Helicopters are partnering to provide regular helicopter flights from Penzance to both St Mary’s and Tresco – it will be the only Isles of Scilly helicopter service to fly to both islands. There will be up to 17 return flights per day and a limited Sunday schedule. Helicopter flights, which are more weather-resilient than other options, will take just 15 minutes! penzanceheliport.co.uk CATHEDRAL AMONG PUBS The Philharmonic Dining Rooms in Liverpool has just become the first purpose-built Victorian pub in England to be given Grade I listed status. nicholsonspubs.co.uk N E W L A U N C H SAIL ON THE SOUTH COAST Sunsail is bringing its popular flotilla holidays to the UK for the very first time! Based at Port Solent in Hampshire, the new luxury flotilla charters mini cruises, with skipper, are perfect for exploring the stunning south coast - even for first time sailors. sunsail.co.uk/destinations RETREAT TO NORFOLK Set within Somerleyton Estate’s 1000-acre wildland project, Fritton Lake is an exclusive new holiday destination in the wild east of England. Stay in either a cabin retreat or farm cottage, and enjoy yoga, wild swiming and paddleboarding. somerleyton.co.uk/fritton-lake CABIN CASE CHIC The new Hi-Fi Spinner, is a sleek lightweight case with a water repellent zipper, priced £165, available in a range of bright, vibrant and dark colours. samsonite.co.uk BritishTravelJournal.com 9
