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Caledonian cruising: a boating break in scenic Scotland
A novice sailor finds herself at the helm of a 43ft motor launch cruising up the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness, fuelled by single malts, mountain views and hearty meals
‘Grandfather rented the rock for £1 a year…’ Why sailor Alex Thomson loves Jersey
The round-the-world yachtsman’s fondest childhood memories are of holiday trips to a tiny islet off Jersey – and grabbing live lobsters with his bare hands
40 of the world’s best cruise holidays
Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies.
Travels with locals: 10 great public transport rides
In many parts of the world, using public transport can be a more enriching experience for visitors than a guided tour or private car hire – but you might have to sharpen up your hammock-fixing and price negotiation skills. Our writers tell us about their favourite ways of getting around
Canoeing and kayaking around the world: travel tips
From wild lakes in Canada to peaceful island hopping around Thailand, here are some suggestions for top places to explore by canoe or kayak
Stocking Island, Great Exuma, Bahamas
Stocking Island can be seen from Georgetown the largest settlement on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Elvis’s water taxi heads over there on the hour, every hour, between 10am and 6pm from the government dock in Georgetown and the journey takes about 15 minutes depending on how choppy the sea is. TheContinue reading “Stocking Island, Great Exuma, Bahamas”
48 Hours in Old York
York will be hosting the Tour de France in 2014. If you prefer railways to cycling, visit the National Rail Museum. Walk the walls, take a boat on the river, see a statue of Constantine the Great, visit the Minster, have a beer and try to pronounce whip-ma-whop-ma-gate. Alternatively, read this article: http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/48-hours-in/48-hours-in-york-8465380.html
Sports the Olympics Forgot – Boats on Wheels, Lubeck
There are a number of races in each category for both men and women depending on a contestant’s age. The U-21 race is over 5 miles, the 21-30 race is for 7.5 miles, and the 31 and above race is a distance of 10 miles. In most years, the number of contestants in each category is between 750Continue reading “Sports the Olympics Forgot – Boats on Wheels, Lubeck”
