Category Archives: travel

Explore Sevilla: A 4-Day City Break Guide

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Horizons South

SEVILLA IN FOUR DAYS Getting there We took an Easyjet flight down to Sevilla in Southern Spain on a four night city break. We had thought that September would be cooler but we still had extremely high temperatures , 36 … Continue reading →

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Oh! Don’t stop the Carnival!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Horizons South

Oh ! Don’t stop the Carnival 2025! Oh, don’t stop the carnival, especially as we could all do with some colour, some great music, dancing, and warm comforting carnival food to chase away the winter blues. There are many carnivals … Continue reading →

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Cruising On a Budget

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Horizons South

You do not have to break the bank to go on a transatlantic cruise discover repositioning cruises and you will find there are some particularly good deals up for grabs We got our flight back from La Martinique to Europe … Continue reading →

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TRAVEL TO PROVENCE FOR CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Horizons South

A Christmas in Provence. Provence s Markets and Traditions What better time to visit the region of Provence than at Christmas when the enchantment of its Christmas markets and traditions abound , when its food markets overflow with festive delights … Continue reading →

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WW1 BATTLEFIELD TOURISM -PILGRIMAGE 2014

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Horizons South

In July, 1923, my two great uncles set sail for France. They took a photo of the white cliffs of Dover as they sailed away; somehow they arrived in Albert where they more than likely checked into the Basilica hotel … Continue reading →

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Antigua & Jolly Beach Holiday 2015 – A Must.

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Horizons South

I decided on a ten day stay at Jolly Beach resort in Antigua in 2014 -Jolly Beach being a fabulous , oh so heavenly a base from which you can easily discover the whole island. The resort has an Indian restaurant,an … Continue reading →

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PRESERVATION HALL – JAZZ A JUAN 2014

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Horizons South

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ   Juan Les Pins 14th July 2014 The Preservation Hall Jazz Band s  entry on stage last night was triumphantly announced by  Juan Les Pins’  Bastille Day  firework display but the real fireworks were on stage. For fifty years now … Continue reading →

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