Many thought that following Britain’s exit from the European Union, cross channel shopping trips would fall out of favour. But the opposite seems to be true. Seemingly defying Brexit, record numbers of motorcaravaners are making cross channel shopping trips to stock up on food stuffs and cheaper alcohol. Ferry operators have reported a surge in… Continue reading Cross Channel Shopping Sprees Continue
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DFDS Stars in New Channel 4 Docuseries
Ferry operator DFDS will feature in a brand-new Channel 4 documentary series titled Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port. The first episode premiered on Monday 2 June 2025. The six-part series, produced by ITN Productions for Channel 4, takes viewers behind-the-scenes with the ferry operator. It looks at the daily operations at the Port of Dover,… Continue reading DFDS Stars in New Channel 4 Docuseries
Zara at half way point in row across the Atlantic
Zara Lachlan has officially hit the half way point, on her epic world first solo and unsupported row across the Atlantic. The 21-year-old university student has faced wild weather, Orca, sharks and even a near miss by a tanker. She has covered more than 2,050 miles of her record breaking 4000-mile solo and unsupported row across… Continue reading Zara at half way point in row across the Atlantic
Culture history fine food and wine just over the Channel
France is home to some of the world’s finest culture history, fine food and wine, so why not plan a short break in your motor caravan this Autumn. Discover new places, cuisines and pastimes, while indulging in precious moments with friends, family or that special someone. Some of the finest of French destinations are easily reachable… Continue reading Culture history fine food and wine just over the Channel
Nautical Channel to air on British TV
The Nautical Channel is the only international TV channel dedicated to the world of nautical sports and lifestyle. It is available in English, French and German to over 20 million subscribers, in 44 countries. But until Great Britain was not one of them! That is about to change now that the station has paired up with Information… Continue reading Nautical Channel to air on British TV
Online Yachting TV Channel Launched
The world’s first online TV channel dedicated to the nautical industry has been launched. CaptainsLounge.TV is played on HD TV screens in crew bars, marinas and yacht clubs across the world as well as being streamed over the internet and available on smart phones and tablets.Peter Franklin, part of the CaptainsLounge.TV team, explains, “We’re screening high impact… Continue reading Online Yachting TV Channel Launched
Dunkirk Little Ships Return
The Dunkirk Little Ships are ready for an 85th anniversary commemoration of Operation Dynamo. In May 1940, at the outbreak of World War II, the British Expeditionary Force in France found itself overwhelmed by the rapid advance of Nazi troops. Pushed back to the beaches of Dunkirk, hundreds of thousands of British and Allied soldiers… Continue reading Dunkirk Little Ships Return
Clearing up the confusion: LeShuttle, Eurotunnel or Eurostar?
It seems there’s been a fair bit of confusion in recent press coverage regarding the Channel Tunnel and the services that run through it. We’ve noticed that some travel articles (and a few headlines!) have been mixing up LeShuttle, Eurotunnel, and Eurostar—and we thought we’d clear things up to avoid any mix-ups. So to clear… Continue reading Clearing up the confusion: LeShuttle, Eurotunnel or Eurostar?
Drive Don’t Fly to Europe
Brits are being encouraged to Drive Don’t Fly to Europe this Summer. Leading the push for Drive Don’t Fly is LeShuttle, the popular cross-channel car rail service. It connects the UK to France. And it offers a great alternative to flying for short haul travel around Europe this summer. The door-to-door driving experience provides an unparalleled… Continue reading Drive Don’t Fly to Europe
Seven Wonders of the Waterways – perfect Canal Boat Bucket List
The ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ was compiled by Robert Aickman. he was the co-founder of the Inland Waterways Association. His book ‘Know Your Waterways’ was published iover 70 years ago. Now the canal boat company Drifters has added the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland. It make the perfect Canal Boat Holiday ‘Bucket List’ guide for… Continue reading Seven Wonders of the Waterways – perfect Canal Boat Bucket List