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TURKEY is 25˚C. Seven nights’ all-inc at the 4* Monachus Park Hotel in Colakli is from £281 per person including flights on April 18. See tho- mascook.com. 4 PAGES OF HOLIDAYS IT’S 30˚C in KENYA. Seven nights’ half-board at the 5* Sarova White- sands Beach Resort & Spa is from £749. See africasky.co.uk or call 0870 904 0925. WE HUD EAST – BY TRAIN EIGHTIES STARS AT PARK GIG TOUR THE HOUSES OF POWER A WEEK at Balmoral house is from £900 in low season to £1,400 in high season. Off-peak short breaks also available. Call 01947 841401 or see staithescottages.com. Also go to yorkshiremoorsandcoast.com. PARLIAMENT is dissolved on Monday but you can ensure your place in the new House, whoever is voted in. And you’ll get the chance to tramp the corridors of power without bumping into any vote-hungry politicians. Usually available only in the August and September recess, tours of Parliament begin on summer Saturdays for the first time this year. The Blue Badge tours start July 3, and take in the Lords and Commons cham- bers, Westminster Hall, the Queen’s Robing Room, the Royal Gallery, Peers’ Lobby, Central Lobby, Members’ Lobby and St Stephen’s Hall. Tickets are £14, (£9 OAPs, students and Armed Forces) or £6 under-16s. See ticket- master.co.uk/housesofparlia- ment or call 0844 847 2527. SRI LANKA is 33˚C. Fortnight’s B&B at the 4* Eden Resort & Spa includ- ing flights from Heath- row is from £699. See thomsontailor made.com. Go: Staithes EIGHTIES legends Bananar- ama, Kim Wilde, Midge Ure, Curiosity Killed The Cat, The Christians and Rick Astley are all on the bill for Alton Towers’ 30th birthday party. The Staffordshire theme park launched in 1980 with the Corkscrew Roller- coaster. And now it seems the park’s new Th13rteen ride wasn’t scary enough as they want to send us back to a time before fashion sense. The concert is from 1-6pm on May 23 and is included in the entrance fee. See altontowers.com. n BUDGET hotel chain Trave- lodge are holding a sale of autumn dates. It sees 250,000 rooms up for grabs from just £9 to £25 at almost 400 hotels in the UK, Ireland and Spain. Dates are from August 28 to November 28 an can be booked from 6am on Thurs- day. See travelodge.co.uk. CHART star Mr Hudson enjoys the high-life, regularly mixing with superstars Jay-Z and Kanye West as he tours the globe. But the Supernova singer has gone eco- friendly and swapped his jet for a train – and I tagged along for the ride. The singer, real name Ben McIldowie, was keen to get involved when climate change charity Global Cool invited him on a three-day mini-break to Munich. He said: “It was a no-brainer. I like trains and have a keen interest in global warming and the environment. Pollution is getting worse and it is something that concerns me. It’s nice to have a cleaner alternative. “It’s just about raising awareness, I don’t want to tell people what to do.” I joined Ben on the trip, kicking off with a seven-hour trip from London to Munich, via Paris and Frankfurt. We then took a tour of the German city, soaking up art at the Pina- kothek Der Moderne, visiting the city’s fam- ous markets and taking a tandem bike ride. The activities helped work up an appetite for dinner and drinks at Munich’s world- renowned inn, The Hofbrauhaus. Ben, from Birmingham, said: “I will look back at the trip as one of the most memora- ble journeys I’ve ever had. “Planes don’t have bars, that is a very positive point. We drank the bar dry. We also played games and saw the country- side. That is nicer than clouds.” He added: “Munich is such a beautiful city, too. I’ve not toured here yet but would definitely like to go back.” The return journey to London took seven hours and went via Brussels. Ben said: “It was nice stopping off at vari- ous cities across Europe. “In my job I understand that planes are a necessity, but having my eyes opened to the option of travelling by train across Europe has been great. I use trains a lot when touring in the UK but will now try and use them in Europe as it is an easy and stress-free option. I get tired of airports and the lengthy security checks. “It’s a positive move if it’s good for the environment. Plus you can move around and stretch your legs and it’s a fun way to catch up with friends. “I would travel across the States by train. And Asia has that option.” Ben hopes other musicians will follow his lead in Europe. He said: “I don’t want to preach, I just want people to know there is another option. And it can be incredibly fun, too.” BECI WOOD l For more info on travelling by train go to GlobalCool.org. See thesun.co.uk for exclu- sive video of Beci and Mr Hudson’s trip. PORT IS GREAT FOR WALKING HOLIDAYS IT’S like a scene from a Harry Potter film – fishermen’s cottages clinging to the last few inches of land around a sea-lashed harbour. Welcome to Staithes in North Yorkshire, one of the most dramatic sea- side villages in Britain and the perfect getaway. Surrounded by hills and cliffs, just north of Whitby, its 800 inhabit- ants are served by just a few pubs and tiny shops. Staithes was a substan- tial fishing port until well into the 19th century, employing more than 300 men, and is famous for its links to 18th century seadog Captain James Cook, who worked in a local shop before moving to Whitby then sailing off to explore the world. It’s said the village gave Cook his passion for the sea and you can learn about him at a heritage centre in the High Street. Its beauty was recog- nised at the end of the Victorian era as artists flocked to the village to capture its seascapes. The cliffs are also famed for their Jurassic fossils, which have attracted experts and enthusiasts for more than 200 years. After storms, some rocks are loosened to reveal ammo- nites on the beaches. But we were here to hike, having heard this is a rambler’s paradise. Fields Many visitors to Staithes, after checking the tide, walk around the rocks to the next vil- lage of Port Mulgrave, before turning back across farmers’ fields to see the sea from a higher vantage point. We were more ambitious, planning to tackle sections of the 110-mile Cleveland Way, which forms a loop between the North Yorks towns of Helmsley and Filey and takes in about 60 miles of coast. At one point it passes through Staithes. Our first billet during our week in Staithes was a four- bedroom Georgian prop- erty called Balmoral, recently renovated and with many original features including polished wooden floors and real fires. This former sea captain’s house sleeps ten and is the perfect base for walkers. We hiked about 100 miles in nine days so were glad of a spot where we could wash and dry clothes, self- cater and relax with plenty of room. Abbey The house also has a small garden where you can eat. Our second home dur- ing our break was Staithes’ Cod And Lobster pub, as close to the harbour as it could be without falling into the water. There was always a warm welcome here, as well as good ale and bar food and seats outside where you could breathe in the sea air while enjoying a pint. And if you’re not visiting Staithes to walk, there’s no shortage of other things to do. Whitby is only eight miles away, and Robin Hood’s Bay is just south of Whitby and well worth a visit — another picture-postcard fishing village squeezed on to the Jurassic coastline. Further south there’s the Victorian grandeur of Scarborough, once the jewel of Yorkshire’s coast. And close by are the North Yorkshire Moors. Head inland to Helms- ley for shops and an award-winning ice cream shop, and to Thirsk which is the centre of James Herriot country. Pickering is a great base for cycling and walking in Dalby Forest. Last words should go to Aelred, who was abbot of the local Rievaulx Abbey in the 12th century. He said of this area: “Everywhere peace, every- where serenity, and a marvellous freedom from the tumult of the world.” Hear, hear! MANDY APPLEYARD 56 Saturday, April 10, 2010
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TURKEY is25˚C. Seven
nights’ all-inc atthe 4* Monachus ParkHotel in Colakli is from£281 per personincluding flights onApril 18. See tho-mascook.com.
4PAGESOF HOLIDAYS
IT’S 30˚C inKENYA. Sevennights’ half-board
at the 5* Sarova White-sands Beach Resort &Spa is from £749. Seeafricasky.co.uk orcall 0870 9040925.
WE HUD EAST – BY TRAIN
EIGHTIES
STARSAT
PARKGIG
TOUR THE
HOUSES
OFPOWER
A WEEK at Balmoral house is from£900 in low season to £1,400 in highseason. Off-peak short breaks alsoavailable. Call 01947 841401 or seestaithescottages.com. Also go toyorkshiremoorsandcoast.com.
PARLIAMENT is dissolvedon Monday but you canensure your place in the newHouse, whoever is voted in.
And you’ll get the chanceto tramp the corridors ofpower without bumping intoany vote-hungry politicians.
Usually available only inthe August and Septemberrecess, tours of Parliamentbegin on summer Saturdaysfor the first time this year.
The Blue Badge toursstart July 3, and take in theLords and Commons cham-bers, Westminster Hall, theQueen’s Robing Room, theRoyal Gallery, Peers’ Lobby,Central Lobby, Members’Lobby and St Stephen’s Hall.
Tickets are £14, (£9 OAPs,students and Armed Forces)or £6 under-16s. See ticket-master.co.uk/housesofparlia-ment or call 0844 847 2527.
SRI LANKA is33˚C. Fortnight’s
B&B at the 4* EdenResort & Spa includ-ing flights from Heath-row is from £699. Seethomsontai lormade.com.
Go:StaithesEIGHTIES legends Bananar-ama, Kim Wilde, Midge Ure,Curiosity Killed The Cat, TheChristians and Rick Astleyare all on the bill for AltonTowers’ 30th birthday party.
The Staffordshire themepark launched in 1980 withthe Corkscrew Roller-coaster. And now it seemsthe park’s new Th13rteenride wasn’t scary enough asthey want to send us back toa time before fashion sense.The concert is from 1-6pmon May 23 and is included inthe entrance fee. Seealtontowers.com.n BUDGET hotel chain Trave-lodge are holding a sale ofautumn dates.
It sees 250,000 rooms upfor grabs from just £9 to £25at almost 400 hotels in theUK, Ireland and Spain. Datesare from August 28 toNovember 28 an can bebooked from 6am on Thurs-day. See travelodge.co.uk.
CHART star Mr Hudson enjoys the high-life,regularly mixing with superstars Jay-Z andKanye West as he tours the globe.But the Supernova singer has gone eco-
friendly and swapped his jet for a train –and I tagged along for the ride.The singer, real name Ben McIldowie,
was keen to get involved when climatechange charity Global Cool invited him on athree-day mini-break to Munich.He said: “It was a no-brainer. I like trains
and have a keen interest in global warmingand the environment. Pollution is gettingworse and it is something that concernsme. It’s nice to have a cleaner alternative.“It’s just about raising awareness, I don’t
want to tell people what to do.”I joined Ben on the trip, kicking off with a
seven-hour trip from London to Munich, viaParis and Frankfurt. We then took a tour ofthe German city, soaking up art at the Pina-
kothek Der Moderne, visiting the city’s fam-ous markets and taking a tandem bike ride.The activities helped work up an appetite
for dinner and drinks at Munich’s world-renowned inn, The Hofbrauhaus.Ben, from Birmingham, said: “I will look
back at the trip as one of the most memora-ble journeys I’ve ever had.“Planes don’t have bars, that is a very
positive point. We drank the bar dry. Wealso played games and saw the country-side. That is nicer than clouds.”He added: “Munich is such a beautiful
city, too. I’ve not toured here yet but woulddefinitely like to go back.”The return journey to London took seven
hours and went via Brussels.Ben said: “It was nice stopping off at vari-
ous cities across Europe.“In my job I understand that planes are a
necessity, but having my eyes opened to
the option of travelling by train acrossEurope has been great. I use trains a lotwhen touring in the UK but will now try anduse them in Europe as it is an easy andstress-free option. I get tired of airports andthe lengthy security checks.“It’s a positive move if it’s good for the
environment. Plus you can move aroundand stretch your legs and it’s a fun way tocatch up with friends.“I would travel across the States by train.
And Asia has that option.”Ben hopes other musicians will follow his
lead in Europe.He said: “I don’t want to preach, I just
want people to know there is anotheroption. And it can be incredibly fun, too.”
BECI WOODl For more info on travelling by train go toGlobalCool.org. See thesun.co.uk for exclu-sive video of Beci and Mr Hudson’s trip.
PORT IS GREAT FORWALKINGHOLIDAYSIT’S like a scenefrom a Harry Potterfilm – fishermen’scottages clinging tothe last few inchesof land around asea-lashed harbour.Welcome to Staithes inNorth Yorkshire, one ofthe most dramatic sea-side villages in Britainand the perfect getaway.Surrounded by hillsand cliffs, just north ofWhitby, its 800 inhabit-ants are served by just afew pubs and tiny shops.Staithes was a substan-tial fishing port untilwell into the 19thcentury, employing morethan 300 men, and isfamous for its links to18th century seadogCaptain James Cook,who worked in a localshop before moving toWhitby then sailing offto explore the world.It’s said the villagegave Cook his passionfor the sea and you canlearn about him at aheritage centre in theHigh Street.Its beauty was recog-nised at the end of theVictorian era as artistsflocked to the village tocapture its seascapes.The cliffs are alsofamed for their Jurassicfossils, which haveattracted experts andenthusiasts for morethan 200 years. Afterstorms, some rocks areloosened to reveal ammo-nites on the beaches.But we were here tohike, having heard thisis a rambler’s paradise.
FieldsMany visitors toStaithes, after checkingthe tide, walk aroundthe rocks to the next vil-lage of Port Mulgrave,before turning backacross farmers’ fields tosee the sea from ahigher vantage point.We were moreambitious, planning totackle sections of the110-mile Cleveland Way,which forms a loopbetween the North Yorkstowns of Helmsley andFiley and takes in about60 miles of coast. At onepoint it passes throughStaithes. Our first billetduring our week in
Staithes was a four-bedroom Georgian prop-erty called Balmoral,recently renovated andwith many originalfeatures includingpolished wooden floorsand real fires.This former seacaptain’s house sleepsten and is the perfectbase for walkers.We hiked about 100miles in nine days sowere glad of a spotwhere we could washand dry clothes, self-cater and relax withplenty of room.
AbbeyThe house also has asmall garden where youcan eat.Our second home dur-ing our break wasStaithes’ Cod AndLobster pub, as close tothe harbour as it couldbe without falling intothe water.There was always awarm welcome here, aswell as good ale and barfood and seats outsidewhere you could breathein the sea air whileenjoying a pint.And if you’re not
visiting Staithes to walk,there’s no shortage ofother things to do.Whitby is only eightmiles away, and RobinHood’s Bay is just southof Whitby and wellworth a visit — anotherpicture-postcard fishingvillage squeezed on tothe Jurassic coastline.Further south there’sthe Victorian grandeur ofScarborough, once thejewel of Yorkshire’scoast. And close by arethe North YorkshireMoors.Head inland to Helms-ley for shops and anaward-winning ice creamshop, and to Thirskwhich is the centre ofJames Herriot country.Pickering is a great basefor cycling and walkingin Dalby Forest.Last words should goto Aelred, who wasabbot of the localRievaulx Abbey in the12th century.He said of this area:“Everywhere peace, every-where serenity, and amarvellous freedom fromthe tumult of the world.”Hear, hear!
MANDY APPLEYARD
56 Saturday, April 10, 2010
