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Rhodes old Town, Rhodes – A stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 4, 2019

The island of Rhodes is situated just off the coast of Turkey, in the warm Mediterranean Sea. On the Northern point of the island of Rhodes lies the capital. The old city is not your typical ruin, neglected and crumbling and neither is it quite what I expected, having visited many archeological digs. This is…

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Atrium PlatinumfiftyfourandcountingNovember 2, 2019

Atrium Platinum, Ixia, Rhodes – First Class & Exceptional Staff

Choosing a location for an Autumn break, close to the UK with warm weather, limits your choice. Mention Greece and we…
ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2019

Manchester Airport Meet & Greet – Really Efficient, but Fast Track may not be worth it

So we began our relaxed journey to Manchester Airport in our own car and arrived at the Meet and Greet after…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 20, 2019

Brexit – We want to make our own decisions! .. But we can’t even make one!

What a farce! The leaders of democracy, respected around the world for our wise, thoughtful and considered thinking. Ha! We are…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingAugust 18, 2019

Naturally fast food can be healthy from a motorway services

According to the press, we are a very unhealthy nation. BMI values show many Brits being obese, living terribly unhealthy lifestyles…
CefalùfiftyfourandcountingAugust 14, 2019

Cefalú, Sicily – One of Italy’s crown jewels

Wherever I go, no matter where I am, I try to understand the character, charm and people of a city, all…
Greater Manchester PolicefiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2019

Greater Manchester Mounted Police – Impressive and Neccesary​

It’s one of the first things for me that springs to mind when I think of crowd control, Mounted Police. I…
Alberi del ParadisofiftyfourandcountingAugust 8, 2019

Alberi del Paradiso, Cefalù – A hidden gem in the crown of Sicily

We were drawn to Sicily for a wedding and took the opportunity to head to Cefalù for a few days break.…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 16, 2019

Trattoria Carppacio, Palmero, Sicily – Great food and value considering its location

5 mins from our hotel we came across a delightful, quaint restaurant located down a side alley. Honestly, I thought the…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 15, 2019

Federico II Central Palace Hotel, Palermo, Sicily – a central location with a minimalist twist

Sicily, it’s a place that is not readily on my radar and a location that makes me think about Mafia, pasta…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingMay 12, 2019

Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

We were on our way to Gawthorpe Hall and decided to stop for a bite to eat based on local Tripadvisor…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2019

Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atm​osphere

It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 10, 2019

“Rags”, Hope Mill Theatre – A stunning musical that follows in the footsteps of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

What a performance! We visited Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester last week to see an incredible performance of Rags. What a…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 28, 2019

Brexit – my solution for what it’s worth.. and I’m not happy about my conclusion!

So the country is divided. One half wants to leave the EU and the other wishes to remain a part of…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 26, 2019

La Tasca, Trafford Centre – Surprisingly good food and great service

Eating out these days means that standards must be kept consistent, especially if you are visiting the Trafford Centre which I…

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