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Tips to be a more eco-conscious traveller
In every element of life, there is room to become more sustainable and eco-conscious, but one aspect that often seems to be overlooked is travelling. From our choices in transport to how we support the communities we visit, there are plenty of ways to ensure we make more eco-conscious decisions when travelling the world.
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Join Us To Walk The Wight - 10 May 2020
For several years, HF Holidays has sponsored the Mountbatten Hospice Walk the Wight charity fundraising event. Participants choose from a variety of walking routes across the island and raise funds to support the fantastic work that the Mountbatten Hospice does each year.
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Walks in Dorset - 5 of the Best
The Jurassic coast of Dorset is a geological wonderland where hard rock meets soft and the collision of tectonic plates led to dramatic rock formations. Feast your eyes on striking features such as the scallop-shell-shaped bay of Lulworth Cove, the rock arch at Durdle Door and the folded rocks at Stair Hole. The coast path allows easy access to these and other highlights. Inland, the elevated ruins of Corfe Castle provide evidence of the area’s colourful history.
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Tips for solo travel
Nothing beats the thrill of visiting a new destination. However, when you’re a solo traveller, you open yourself up to a host of new opportunities. Although at first the prospect of embarking on a trip by yourself may seem both tough and terrifying, it can turn out to be an unforgettable experience that will provide you with memories to last a lifetime.
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Walks in North Yorkshire - 5 of the Best
North Yorkshire encompasses an area of wild heather-covered moorland, historic settlements, fragrant pine forest and a striking coastline under constant bombardment from the North Sea. There are wide open vistas, sleepy villages and miles of coastline to enjoy. In the North York Moors National Park there are over 1,400 miles of walking path to explore with everything from challenging yomps across upland landscapes to gentler options which follow the green valleys.
Historic coastal towns and villages provide a maze of streets to explore and some exciting stories about times past. When the need for refreshment calls, Yorkshire delivers a range of local specialities to tantalise the taste buds from traditional Yorkshire puddings to locally brewed real ales.
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Walks on the Isle of Wight - 5 of the Best
Stepping ashore on the Isle of Wight feels like landing in a part of England where time has shifted ever so slightly backwards to a point where life was less frenetic. The largest island in England naturally has a long coastline, much of which is lined with coastal paths so that walkers can make the most of the scenery.
Unspoilt sandy beaches are interspersed with sections of white chalk cliff-face which lead to large areas of chalk down. Inland, wooded areas are home to red squirrels, separated from the dominant greys by the protective waters of the Solent. Stroll across landscapes where dinosaurs once roamed and soak up the charming island life.
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The most romantic walks in the UK
The UK is home to not only some of the most scenic walks in the world but some of the most romantic. Lush, large green spaces, flora and fauna wherever you turn and wildlife and nature at its finest, there really isn’t anything not to love.
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JUST BACK FROM…The Algarve
We sent a small group of team members on a walking holiday in Portugal to experience the delights of the Algarve, with the chance to enjoy first-hand the experiences and accommodation we feature on our Eastern and Western Algarve Guided Walking Holidays. Here, guests get to uncover the area’s rich heritage and discover that there’s much more to the region than the stereotype. Yes, there are soaring cliffs, sea caves, golden beaches and scalloped bays, but there’s also layers of history and architecture, salt pans full of birdlife and beautiful walking country. Below, we report back:
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A Family Holiday at Freshwater Bay
HF Holidays’ Sarah Szczepanski took her family on holiday to Freshwater Bay House on the Isle of Wight on a Family Walking Adventure Holiday– her first time visiting the island. Here she reflects on their time away.
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Add-venture Learning Group Trip to Shropshire
In October a group of visually impaired adults, their sighted guides and three guide dogs made their way from around the UK to Longmynd House, Church Stretton in Shropshire for a three-night stay. They were taking part in a Heritage tour: ‘Romans, Monks and Princes of the Welsh Marches’. Their Group Organiser gave us some lovely feedback:
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A Double Celebration for Board Director Robert Locke
100 is a milestone that should always be celebrated. Board Director Robert Locke recently celebrated such a milestone – not his birthday but his 100th HF Holiday!
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Walk up an appetite – Welsh delicacies and dishes to try on a walking holiday
Across our country houses our chefs strive to create stunning meals. Wales might be small but it is packed full of stunning sights and incredible landscapes. The country also benefits from a prodigious natural bounty sourced from land and sea, which we like to celebrate in our country houses.
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Latin and Ballroom: An essential guide
It’s never too late to try your hand at something new and, if you’re on the search for something that provides both mental and physical stimulation, dance could be the answer you’re looking for. Not only is it a great way of keeping fit, but ballroom can also improve your cardiovascular and bone health, making this a perfect form of exercise to keep you fit between your walking holidays in Europe.
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HF Holidays Funds The Planting of 1,500 Trees
HF Holidays recently joined forces with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust in order to plant 1,500 young native trees in and around the Yorkshire Dales. The project was funded with £15,000 from the Pathways Fund - HF Holidays’ charitable fund. Trees play an important part in providing habitat for wildlife, slowing and reducing water run-off and absorbing carbon. It’s estimated that 1,500 well cared for trees can absorb around 250 tonnes of carbon in 50 years – that’s the equivalent CO2 emissions from 500 return flights from London to Italy!
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A guide to Shakespeare's Stratford
The bustling, scenic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is a hive of culture and creativity. The birthplace of Shakespeare, millions of visitors head there each year in pursuit of discovering more about the famous playwright’s life. With so much to offer, from walks along the River Avon to exploring the gardens of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a walking holiday in England is sure to provide you with a wonderful time.
