With England still in the middle of lockdown, travelling this Christmas looks unlikely for a lot of people. This time last year I was starting to feel very festive and I was looking forward to all the Christmas Markets. I am a Christmas nut and love the celebrations! This year, it is a very different […]
By Patricia Bech As the summer comes to an end in the UK, many people like to try and escape for some late summer sunshine. As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, there are a few places that you may like to consider visiting for prolonged warm weather. Even if you are not brave enough to travel […]
September is here and that means autumn has arrived! It has been a strange summer, especially for anyone involved with the travel industry. For me, it seems to have gone in the blink of an eye and I think that is partly due to the monotony. Normally, I would be exploring places in Europe all […]
PATRICIA BECH TRAVEL NOTES: THE STAYCATION SERIES One of the positive things to come out for COVID-19 is that we have been able to appreciate all of the opportunities that are available in the UK. Travel is of course about exploring new places and it should never be limited to one county. But the Coronavirus […]
I am continuing with my staycation series because this summer, it seems that everyone wants to holiday at home. I think it is safer than getting on a plane, but that is my personal opinion at the moment. Of course, people can drive to Europe, but there are also some very nice places to visit […]
Lots of hotels are starting to open up again across the UK. For many people, it is less stressful getting in the car and driving to a hotel for a short mini break, than getting on a plane during these difficult times. While people are starting to fly to holiday destinations again, COVID-19 has also […]
Spain seems to be one of the tourist hotspots that will open its doors to visitors from the UK first following the Coronavirus situation. Here at the Patricia Bech Travel Notes, I am excited at the prospect of being able to get going again. The COVID-19 outbreak has completely prevented holiday makers from jetting off […]
Golf courses are starting to open again in some parts of the UK. That said, it is not quite the same yet as it was before lockdown. However, when I heard that you can play golf and tennis again as part of a social distancing activity, it gave me an idea to write a short […]
As you will know if you read the Patricia Bech Travel Notes, I love France and it is one of the places that I want to visit again as soon as we can get back travelling. Coronavirus may have been really disrupting for the travel industry and hampered our dreams of exploring the world, but […]
It turns out that 2020 is going to be a pretty unusual year. Amid the Coronavirus crisis, many people have cancelled their holiday plans, aeroplanes are currently grounded around the world and lots of major events have been postponed. I read recently that Germany has taken the step to cancel one of its biggest events. […]