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HolidaySELF-CATERING VILLAS AND COTTAGES WORLDWIDE
The island of funNostalgic trip proves a bit of all Wight!
Fall in love with Croatia Majestic Majorca The lure of Lakeland
ISSN 2051-0101WINTER 2014 £2.95
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Welcome . . .TRAVEL news in 2014 has included malfunction ‘issues’ at Britain’s passport offices, baggage chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick, and queue commotion caused by yet more (but sadly neces-sary) security checks at British airports.
It’s no surprise, then, that the popu-larity of self-catering holidays in what our American cousins like to call our homeland are becoming more popu-lar – a trend boosted this year by what was a relatively a good summer weath-er-wise.
So in this New Year issue of Go Hol-iday, our writers report from some of Britain’s finest holiday regions, including the Lake District, Cornwall, North York-shire, and Scotland’s west coast.
For readers who can’t bear to leave their dogs in kennels or with friends when they take a UK holiday, Aidan Goldstraw has advice on finding dog-friendly self-catering cottages.
If you are determined to get some guaranteed summer sun in 2015, we take a look at some well-established favourites such as Majorca, Cyprus, Or-lando, and the Algarve – and emerging hot spots such as Croatia and Sicily.
Whether you’re looking for a last-min-ute get-away or thinking about a winter or summer escape in 2015, you’re sure to find it in Go Holiday.
n A BIT of wallet stuffing that many people don’t bother to take with them on holidays across the Channel is the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
This card is not quite what it says on the tin. Firstly, it entitles you only to the
basic medical care available for citizens of the state you’re visiting.
In many cases, that will be a level of cost-free care that compares unfa-vourably with that provided by Britain’s National Health Service.
The EHIC is no substitute for com-prehensive travel and health insurance, since it won’t pay for private medical healthcare, or for costs such as moun-tain rescue in ski resorts, repatriation to Britain, or for the cost of replacing lost or stolen property.
Secondly, there are doctors in Europe who shrug when shown the EHIC, wave it aside and ask for euros. Some hospitals in Spain, Portugal, and Greece have refused to recognise them. This happens, partly, because they a) don’t want to wait six months to get their payments from their own health service bureaucracy or b) prefer under-the-counter cash payments.
Despite all that, it’s worth having, as in many cases it will save you money, and it’s available free from the Department of Health.
David KernekEditor
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Main picture: The ferry arrives, bringing more visitors to the Isle of Wight. Other pictures (from left): A bird’s-eye view of the crystal clear Croatia seas; glorious prospects at Cap Formentor, Majorca, and the stunning scenery that awaits visitors to The Lake District.
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Contents
PROPERTY FINDER
6 DeparturesDavid Kernek with all the travel news
30 Why I’m a Lakes loverLucy Higgins gives us five good reasons to fall in love with the Lakes
44 Golden AlgarveSolange Hando finds out what’s so great about this classic destination
12 Two-for-one in NewquayThe comforts and convenience of an hotel meet the independence of self-catering
17 Isle of fun and fossilsJohn Law takes a trip back in time as he checks out the delights of the Isle of Wight
26 Northern DelightsPatrick Kelly takes us just south of the border, Northumberland way
36 All aboard for MajorcaScenic treats as Kathryn Liston takes a new look at this popular island
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UK / South West .................................................................................. 14UK / South & East ............................................................................... 20UK / Midlands & North ...................................................................... 21UK / Scotland ........................................................................................ 34Ireland & Northern Ireland ................................................................ 35Spain, Balearics & Canaries .............................................................. 38Portugal ...................................................................................................43Greece & Greek Islands ..................................................................... 50Croatia & France ...................................................................................62USA ...........................................................................................................63
8 The new face of self-cateringA more adventurous approach
6 No bone of contentionTips for a great dog-friendly holiday
6 Wandering in the WoldsIn search of David Hockney’s Yorkshire
32 Head west for pleasureWe’re off to Fort William and Lochaber
48 Beyond the beachesKathryn Liston with a different take on the charms of Cyprus
52 Corfu CallingSolange Hando goes back to this Greek favourite – and finds there’s lots to like
56 Stunning SicilyJuliet Rix gets a warm welcome as she discovers an island filled with history
60 My CroatiaJulia Mora fell in love with this tiny country of big attractions, and thinks you will too
64 Rides on the wild sideSaddle up for a Florida holiday that’s decidedly off the tourist track