Travel Trove
The Travel Trove offers holiday packages and bespoke travel itineraries. All types of holidays: family, corporate travel, groups, weddings and honeymoons. Customers are the cornerstone of the business and building trust and rapport is prerequisite in the delivery of that perfect journey. Excellent service every step of the way 020 3598 6245 www.thetraveltrove.co.uk Family Luxury
Vikinga Tider Löddeköpinge, Sweden
VikingaTider is an archaeological open air museum showing what the landscape and buildings would have looked like in Viking age. The concept behind The Viking Tider (times) is to clear up the many myths and misconceptions about Viking life by presenting visitors with genuine archaeological evidence as well as entertainment for the family. They have
Viking Fortress Trelleborg, Sweden
In 1988 remnants of a Viking Age fortress were found at the highest point in Trelleborg city, solving the riddle of the city’s name, this type of Viking ring fortress was called “trelleborg” in Denmark. The word “trelle” refers to the slanted timber staves that supported the palisade and the word “borg” is the Swedish
Viking Ship Museum & Frederikssund Settlement
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is the museum for ships, sea-faring and boat building from ancient and medieval times in Denmark. Here you can see the five Viking ships found at Skuldelev, both the original parts and the reconstruction using original crafts. A cinema will show you a film explaining
Angavallen – Farm and Hotel
“No Compromises, No Exceptions” Rolf Nordstrom, Angavallen enthusiastic owner, farmer and hotelier has a great policy, food taste best and is better for you if pigs and cows are happy and their food is healthy.This truly is organic farming at its finest in southern Sweden. This organic farmer operates with the elements created over thousands of
Sagnlandet Lejre – Land of Legends
Photos copyright Regina D. Utyasheva The Land of Legends is a huge open-air museum demonstrating prehistoric and Viking settlement; it is a fascinating destination for the whole family. This exciting tourist attraction brings 10,000 years of Danish history to life. As you leave your car in the large car park and go through the wide gates
The Viking Experiences and the Viking Games
Denmark and Sweden is the spiritual and historical home of the Viking. The Oresund region, southern Sweden and Eastern Denmark, is the epicentre of Viking heritage and here you will see from rune stones and monuments to fortresses and genuine Viking boats. From Harold Bluetooth and his Dana Empire 940-986 AD to Canut the Great,
Cumbria For Family
Two-wheeled holiday fun for families a ‘Celebration of Cycling’ in the Lake District, at Brockhole, Windermere. Guided bike rides and cycling skills sessions to vintage bikes and even a bike-powered smoothie maker. Families can enjoy a day packed full of FREE cycling related fun on Tuesday 22 July 2014, from 11:00am – 4:00pm at Brockhole,
Top Five Dog Friendly Festivals
Dog-friendly festivals Although some festivals don’t allow dogs don’t get barking mad as these ones do! Shropshire Farmer Phil’s Music Festival – 8th to 10th August 2014, An alternative to mainstream festivals with discussions on sustainability and green issues, and a farmer’s market to a backdrop of live music. Dogs are extremely welcome, as long
Barnham Broom
A warm and welcoming golf hotel with a spa, pool and gym all set in 300 acres. I stayed only one night and wished I could stay longer. The staff were all very friendly, well-informed and polite. My room was a junior suite which was spacious and clean, has a very comfortable king sized bed
Amazona Zoo
You can now explore the Amazon in 15 acres of North Norfolk; meet over 200 animals, most up close and personal. Because Amazona Zoo is a small zoo it’s great for young children to wander round. You feel you have time to watch the animals enjoying their behaviour and antics. The Mara wander freely round
Normandy Accommodation
See here for my introduction to Normandy Holidays La Bergerie Only an hour from the landing beaches at Sainte Opportune, Sylvie and Frédéric will give you the warmest welcome ever; both of them speak perfect English. They offer gites (self-catering), chambre d’hotes (B&B) and table d’hôte (dinner with your hosts). Each of their cottages is
Normandy Memorials and Museums
See here for my introduction to Normandy Holidays The Pegasus Bridge Memorial Ranville This is one most of us know about thanks to the film the Longest Day, located near to the landing beaches. Dedicated to the solders of the British 6th airborne division, the museum provides insight into the various missions they undertook. One
Explore Normandy and Feel the Emotions
Having just returned from a trip to Normandy I am amazed to realise that this was my first trip there, but after a brilliant visit it won’t be my last. It’s a wonderful location for family holidays, quick and easy to travel to from the UK and so much to do and see. We travelled
Garden of England
The historic county of Kent is renowned for its rural beauty and historically known as the ‘Garden of England’. Kent’s original market town, Faversham is perfect for enjoying a day-trip or a relaxing break, offering the best of the county’s traditions, countryside plus local food and drink.