Oxford Mail | Travel Reviews

GLOBETROTTER: Head for heights

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

THE slopes above Combloux are fast and steep; hair-raising pistes slicing through forest towards the valley floor thousands of dizzying feet below.

Tub Thumping

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Delicious food, luxurious accommodation and crinkly fingers after soaking in the bath-from-heaven add up to the perfect Mini break for KATHERINE MACALISTER.

Lincoln Good!

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

HELEN WERIN ventures north to explore the historic city of Lincoln and its awe-inspiring architecture and quaint streets.

Cold Comfort

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

JON MURRAY kicks back and laps up the high-quality cuisine at a ski resort that is a perfect place to spend special occasions.

Cruise control

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

There was bad news and good news in the messages pushed under the door of our luxury cabin as MV Aegean Odyssey breasted the breakers in the Red Sea towards Suez.

Life's a beach on a blissful holiday in France

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

IT WAS while sat on a wet beach in Wales for the third year running, horizontal rain trickling down our necks, despite our cagoules, our pitiful bundle of towels, soggy sandwiches and suncream stuffed under one umbrella, that we promised we would go abroad next year.

Tunnel vision - Eurostar brings France closer

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:40:00 +0000

Although I grew up by the sea, I only have to see a picture of a surfing wave to feel queasy. So the thought of a heaving ferry Channel crossing fills me with acute misery – it’s a case of not travelling hopefully but helplessly.

Any Witch Way

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

ANGELA SWANN is hooked by the deep, dark history lurking beneath the very beautiful landscape of the Ribble Valley.

Polar exploration

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In a trip that is becoming increasingly popular with many tourists, Victoria mitchell heads to the magical far North

Soul Food

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

KATHERINE MACALISTER goes to Essex to reach the heights of relaxation.