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Last month was a great time to inspect hotels (before the owners become inundated with summer guests) and our team has been busy travelling throughout the UK and Europe: Anna has been in Cornwall, Jeremy in Shropshire, John has been on a tour of Turkey, and Simon spent a couple of nights at this wonderful hotel in southern Turkey: Antik Zeytin Bio Hotel. I’ve been in Italy and France, Jane has been in West Wales, and Cathy has been in Ireland and southwest Wales. You can read about all our trips and reviews in our award-winning blog.
This month we’ve added a range of rail holidays to our list of over 350 holidays that can be reached by train, and we now have over 100 green places to stay on the site.
As ever, we’re learning as we go and appreciate your feedback. Many thanks to all those who have already sent in suggestions and recommendations for where to go green.
Best wishes,
Richard
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This Month's Special Offers |
10% off for 2 weeks at Villa Arbutus, Lefkas, Greece |
7 nights for 6 on Walking Holiday in the Majella, Italy |
Private Yacht Charters in Scotland – 10% off |
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| A wooden house with stone floors and infinity pool perched on an ancient olive grove overlooking the sea, and the mountains of the south coast of Lefkas - a perfect spot for a self catering holiday with friends or family. |
A flexible walking holiday in the stunning Majella National Park, Abruzzo, with magnificent views of the remote Apennines. Save up to £140 per couple for June and July with this promotion. |
Sail around the Inner Hebrides and along the spectacular coastline of the West of Scotland by private yacht on this skippered sailing holiday. There's 10% discount if you book before 15 July – please quote ‘greentraveller’. |
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Did you know? |
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Over 165,000 foot passengers travelled by ferry from Portsmouth last year with Brittany Ferries
(source Brittany Ferries)
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Eurostar has carried over 100 million passengers since it launched in November 1994.
(source: Eurostar)
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At least 50,000 flights per year leaving Heathrow are on routes with a viable rail alternative.
(source: Friends of the Earth) |
Holiday Highlights (all reachable by train) |
Cycling Weekend in the Cotswolds, England |
Multi-adventure Holiday in the French Alps |
Wine Tasting Holiday in Alsace, France |
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| Discover the Cotswolds on this 3 day cycling holiday staying in Bourton-on-the-Water, often described as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Enjoy great cycling alongside the Windrush river, through villages and rolling hills. |
Stay at the wonderfully relaxing La Source eco-retreat in the breathtaking surroundings of the French Alps where you can try a range of activities, including climbing, massage, yoga, horse riding, and canyoning. |
Explore vineyards, ancient oak forests and unspoilt villages on this 9 day walking and wine tasting holiday. Enjoy stunning vistas of the Black Forest, Vosges mountains and stone castles. |
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Our pick of green and gorgeous places to stay |
Orchard Lodge in Bostcastle, Cornwall |
Ecoretreat Tipi Camp in Powys, Wales |
La Lucertola Farmhouse in Tuscany, Italy |
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| A lovely bed and breakfast with en suite rooms and relaxing garden, just minutes from Bostcastle’s historic harbour and nearby beaches. It has been awarded Gold from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. |
Get back to nature at this magical tipi camp deep in the forest of West Wales. There are five spacious tipis with double beds and wood burning ‘chimenea’. The standard package is for two guests staying two nights, though longer stays are available. |
Unwind at one of these stunning farmhouses, powered by the sun and fed by natural spring water. Relax by the pool, feast on seasonal fruit and veg and explore the surrounding picturesque villages. |
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Meet me at St Pancras |
Top UK and European Festivals |
Guest blogger Ben cycles from London to Istanbul |
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| Read the recommendations from our Facebook fans on how to kill time while you’re waiting for a train at St Pancras International Station in London |
Our pick of the best festivals in the UK and the rest of Europe, what they’re doing to green up their act and how you can get there without flying. |
Read about Ben's epic 4000km cycling adventure from London to Istanbul. His dispatches include practical tips on what to pack and where to go. |
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