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C O N T R I B U T I O N S BRITISH TRAVEL JOURNAL BritishTravelJournal.com Welcome EDITOR’S LETTER — EDITORS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jessica Way FEATURES EDITOR Samantha Rutherford CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Angela Harding CONTRIBUTORS Chantal Borciani, Sophie Farrah, Helen Holmes, Emma Johnson, Adrian Mourby, Emma O’Reilly, Lydia Paleschi, Adrienne Wyper COVER PHOTO — Sailing yachts in Hunters Yard, Ludham, near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk © VisitEngland/Broads Authority/Julian Claxton Published by CONTISTA MEDIA Mitchell House, Brook Avenue, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9HP 01489 660680 contistamedia.co.uk All rights reserved by Contista Media Ltd. Copyright is either owned by or licenced to Contista Media Ltd, or permitted by the original copyright holder. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited. While every care is taken prices and details are subject to change and Contista Media Ltd take no responsibility for omissions or errors. Views expressed by authors are not necessarily those of the publisher. CAN YOU REMEMBER the last time you stepped foot on a sandy shore, wandered along a countryside path with the scents of summer bloom, or enjoyed fresh local produce cooked for you to perfection in a beautiful setting? It has felt like a long time to be deprived of the richness and fulfilment travel brings - exploring new places, spending a night at your favourite hotel, unwinding in a spa, or enjoying an afternoon tea in a beautiful garden. While we might have forgotten how good this all feels, our desire to travel has not been lost. This issue is all about health, wellness and meaningful travel – ‘slow travel’ (as it has recently been dubbed). So, if you’re looking for an unforgettable trip, to be enjoyed at your own pace, then we hope you will find plenty of inspiration within our summer features. Our top ten life-affirming Health Breaks, p86 are guaranteed to reboot the body and mind, while our Best Tall Ship and Sailing Adventures, p50 offer the ultimate active escapism. The brand-new collection of curated National Parks experiences, p32 are not to be missed, and our Top Eco-Attractions, p44 showcase the very best of our natural world. If spending 48 Hours in Babbacombe, South Devon appeals, I hope you will enjoy my recent memoir, p78, and if a historic town is on your summer agenda, lace your boots up ready for a walk around the picturesque Chester City Walls, p92. If all this wanderlust is leaving you feeling thirsty, yet hungry for more, Mead Bubbly from Bees, p18 and our Chef’s Table, round up of the best gourmet dining experiences, p72 should hopefully hit-thespot - leaving no excuses for an evening of epicurean-delights. Hotels and destinations across the British Isles have never been more ready to welcome us back - I am delighted to be setting off on my British journeys again soon, and I hope you will be too - wishing you a safe and magical, extraordinary summer! @BritishTravelJournal Jessica x JESSICA WAY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – @BritishTravelJournal @BTravelJournal SHORTLISTED BritishTravelJournal.com 3