Take a few days this autumn to try an adventure break. Its a great way of experiencing new surroundings while challenging yourself to leave both your daily routine and comfort zone well behind. The level of adventure is up to you. You could push yourself with an intensive and challenging option, equal parts exhaustion and…

Corfu is one of those holiday destinations that has been on our radar for decades, but is none the less lovely for its familiarity. If you haven’t been for years, you may well be surprised by what this olive-clad island in the Ionian Sea has to offer. Just four hours from Aberdeen, Corfu is the…

Charles Michies Travel Health Clinic Before you go, visit any of the three Travel Health Clinics at Charles Michies Pharmacies for a great range of travel health services and products to keep you in tip top health on holiday. The team of nurses and pharmacists will advise you on the most appropriate vaccinations, antimalarial medication…

If you’re looking for a short city break, then, until recently, Belfast probably wouldn’t have been the first place to come to mind. Sectarianism and miserable, shouty politicians don’t pull in the tourists. Luckily, Belfast has  undergone a cultural transformation since the Peace Agreement and is now an optimistic, vibrant and welcoming city, surrounded by…

Scotland has been voted the most beautiful country in the world, according to The Rough Guide. Despite this, few of us have really explored our own country, often preferring to head to the sun rather than discover the delights of our own back yard. It’s a shame because we have incredible scenery, superb food, no luggage…