Living Northeast | Travel

Green getaways

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:49:56 +0000

With an increasing number of hotels now claiming to have eco credentials, holidaymakers are struggling to wade through the ‘greenwash’, explains Sarah Marshall.

Inn for a treat

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:17:02 +0000

The Feversham Arms Hotel, in the pretty North Yorkshire town of Helmsley, is full of surprises, as Jenny Needham finds out.

The perfect hideaway

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:34:14 +0000

Tax avoidance is nothing new, Jenny Needham finds out how it was done in the 18th Century.

Blaze of glory

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:47:56 +0000

DEEP blue skies and perfect, white meringue peaks greeted our descent into Tromso and as I exited plane after a twohour journey from Gatwick, I could have been mistaken for the Michelin man with my multi-layers of thermals, fleeces and overcoat.

World-wind tour

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:47:22 +0100

London, Venice, Dubai, they’re all just a step away at Crab Manor. Francine Clee packs her bags and takes a tour.

The Abbey habit

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:09:24 +0100

Finchale Abbey Touring Park and Eco Village is one of County Durham’s best-kept secrets. Ruth Addicott discovers more about it.

Escape to the country

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:58:26 +0100

Eileen Smith explains how she joined the ranks of static caravan owners, a decision she and her family have never regretted.

Tales of the riverbank

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:02:13 +0100

Phil Storey and his family visit a £3m luxury rural retreat in North Yorkshire.

Tall stories

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:04:13 +0100

Hartlepool is the only UK host port for the Tall Ships Race 2010, putting the town on the worldwide map. Ruth Addicott talks to a crew member to find out what life is like on board these magnificent vessels.

We are sailing!

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:10:50 +0100

The Tall Ships may be sailing into Hartlepool this summer, but at Whitby fish and ships are on the menu every year. Ruth Addicott reports.