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ISLANDS Like No Other: The FALKLANDS

It’s time to venture somewhere a bit different. The Falkland Islands lie just off the southeastern tip of South America, offering wonderful wildlife, interesting terrain and plenty to see and do… The Falkland Islands are a remote South Atlantic archipelago, situated approximately 400 miles off the southeastern tip of South America with rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts. Its 778 compact

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The Glorious CHANNEL ISLANDS

When we think of an island getaway, our minds are often filled with the thought of Caribbean sand or South East Asian heat. But the UK has some amazing sights, fascinating history and impressive wildlife on islands just on its doorstep – why not make the most of it? Gathered together just off the coast of France, the Channel Islands

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ALDERNEY: Exploring an Astonishing ISLAND

Despite being the closest Channel Island to the UK mainland, Alderney offers a unique break away, with a huge depth of history, things to do and sights to see… The tiny island of Alderney is the most northerly of the Channel Islands, a unique archipelago that has been part of the British Isles since the Norman Conquest in 1066, but

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Goodbye OV. Hello Inspired!

Inspired Travel Magazine is here! We have taken the brave step away from our 15 year old title, Ocean View (OV) Travel, and rebranded to Inspired.  Wherever we live, many of us find the lure of experiencing another country, a different culture, and perhaps also a better climate irresistible. Whether it’s by boat, plane, walking or driving, the thought of travelling

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Brilliant Biking Tours

Traversing landscapes by bicycle can we a wonderful way to experience a place. There are plenty of stunning places to choose from but we’ve taken a selection of some of the best to tempt you away from your computer screen. So, on your bike! Columbia Icefields Parkway Cycle Tour Image provided by travelblog.org This stunning landscape runs through the sublime Canadian

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One Day in Madrid

One day is certainly not enough in this wonderfully cultural, modern and cosmopolitan city, but if you do just have a limited time, here is an overview of how to fill your day so to make the most of it Spanish culture is something to be admired. Walking through the streets of Madrid, the cosmopolitan centre of Spain, you get

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Inspiration in Cornwall

Editor, Jenny Ardagh visits Cornwall with Blue Chip Holidays, staying at The Dell bungalow, overlooking Whitsand Bay. The south coast has always left me stunned at its beauty; how the light shifting across the sea, the cliff edges and the land beyond it can change the landscape so dramatically. On a sunny day, there’s nowhere I would rather be due

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The Colours of Barcelona

Famed for being Gaudi’s playground, where his fantastical dreams of candy-topped scoops and curves have been (and still are being) turned into magnificent realities, Barcelona is a jewel in the cultural crown of Spain. It sits perched on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea with the Collserola mountains as a backdrop, and has done since Roman times. The city is

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The Best of The Portuguese Coastline: The Algarve

Portugal offers city breaks, beach holidays, adventure and adrenaline-packed experiences and culture, with small and large cities, natural parks and stunning coastline. Outside the cities, Portugal’s beauty unfolds in all its startling variety. There are fantastic opportunities for hiking, and exploring hidden historic villages. With over 800km of coastline, there’s so much to see, and plenty of sea to enjoy

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Edinburgh Festivities

The centre for education, culture, festivals and the arts, and situated in the central ‘belt’ of Scotland, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh is such an inspiring capital city. Edinburgh combines stunning landscape with a city centre that boasts a hub of activity. The Old Town of the city hosts medieval courtyards, cobbled, narrow streets and alleyways and an insight

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