Thursday, March 25th, 2021
Like us, the Dometic Group headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden crosses between the marine and camping market and as travel writers we cover both. That makes it fun to report about a new line of inflatable camping tents the group are introducing for the 2021 season. The new premium tents have been redesigned from the ground […]
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Heritage Expeditions, the New Zealand based expedition cruise company, better known for chartering in small Russian passenger carrying icebreakers in which to explore Antarctica, are to scale things down a bit for their own back yard. The family run firm will shortly introduce Heritage Explorer, a 30 metre expedition yacht capable of carrying up to […]
Thursday, March 4th, 2021
Desperate measures are being taken by Cruise Lines which, desperate for business, are slashing prices to the bone. In the U.S.A., cases of Covid-19 are down 73% since the peak on January 11 and cases in Canada are down 67% since the peak on January 9.Half of all Americans age 65 and older have already […]
Monday, February 8th, 2021
We love to be beside a canal International travel during 2021 is going to be somewhat fraught and with those destinations that do become easily accessible being hugely overcrowded, the staycation seems to be the way forward for us. Combining our love of boats with our new-found interest in the campervan we have had converted […]
Sunday, February 7th, 2021
Affluent travel in the South of France & beyond has changed. Luxury real estate brokers and superyacht charter agents are adapting their offerings to cater for High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth travellers whose travel habits have changed over the period of the pandemic. Bookings High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth travellers have been more willing to make plans despite Coronavirus restrictions, […]
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
If ever you needed an excuse to visit New Zealand then the upcoming America’s Cup offers just that. There has never been a more exciting time to experience the coast and country New Zealand by superyacht and Ocean Alliance are in a position to facilitate that dream. The 36th America’s Cup gets underway on March […]
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
Here is a 9-language pocket dictionary from Reeds for all sailors. Using material from the previously published the illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages, and now in a handy new pocket-sized format, this illustrated boating dictionary in nine languages covers an the topics and terms boaters will need to refer to when abroad. The languages […]
Saturday, January 16th, 2021
Book Review Canal du Midi. The Ultimate Guide by Andrea Hoffmann & Hans Zaglitsch. A handy travel guide to the Canal Du Midi – the most popular waterway in France. Over the years we have cruised more of the French Canals than many have had hot dinners! We have sailed as passengers on board luxury hotel […]
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
There is a growing interest in owning campervans among the young. Since 2019, there has been a sharp rise in the number of people looking to purchase their first campervan. And here at The Howorths, we rank among them. In the last few years there has been a growing interest in campervans and caravans with […]
Thursday, October 1st, 2020
As Covid-19 changes the way we travel and enjoy our leisure time, there has been a significant rise in the theft of caravans, motorhomes and campervans. Thieves are targeting these vehicles because, in times when quality stock at dealerships is low, vans are commanding high prices on the black market and many leisure vehicles are […]
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