GEM Motoring Assist

You Can't Do that When Your Driving...

USING a mobile phone while driving became an endorsable offence in the UK at the end of February 2007 and GEM Motoring Assist - formerly The Guild of Experienced Motorists - (GEM), that is concerned for the safety of all road users, has issued a useful li... Read >

Keep safe on holiday, learn 112 not 999

GEM Motoring Assist (GEM), which is concerned for the safety of all road users, says that even mundane basics like knowing the single European emergency call number of 112 goes unheeded by UK drivers travelling abroad. "The European Emergency Number ... Read >

Perugia’s Unforgettable Umbrian Jazz Festival

Every July, Perugia hosts the Umbria Jazz Festival, one of the most popular jazz events in Europe. And every year since 1973, this beautiful medieval hill city has drawn thousands of music lovers, young and old, from all over the world, to play and hear a... Read >

Discover the ‘hidden’ Tuscany

A holiday in Tuscany is everyone's dream, but if you want to experience the charm of rural Italy, without the crowds, head for Lunigiana, in the northwest. Often referred to as the ‘hidden' Tuscany, of course it has in no way been hidden from the locals... Read >

Basilicata – the last undiscovered region of Italy

The southern Italian region of Basilicata borders on Campania to the west, Puglia (Apulia) to the east, and Calabria to the south, and has a short coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea and another on the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea to the southeast. While... Read >

The 10 best golf courses in South Africa

South Africa's courses offer some of the world's best golfing and the climate is ideal for golf year-round. Many of the courses have featured on both the European PGA Tour, as well as the local Sunshine Tour. Compiling a list of the top ten courses will b... Read >

Where to play golf in Europe’s winter

Europe's winter can be down time for less intrepid golfers, and many avoid the winter chill and opt for a golfing holiday in southern destinations. Whether it's a trip to the nearby Canary Islands or Cyprus, or a longer journey to Mauritius, a relaxing ga... Read >

The 10 best golf courses in Portugal

Portugal is often regarded as one of the best golf destinations in the world. For such a small country, it has a huge variety of high-quality golf courses, mainly on the Lisbon Coast and in sunny southern Algarve. Choosing the top 10 is always difficult, ... Read >

Five HOT new golf destinations

There are so many golfing destinations to choose from, but these five hot destinations are attracting lots of interest. Innovative new courses and excellent facilities in Turkey, Cyprus, Tunisia, Argentina, and British Colombia have created excitement in ... Read >

The Best Florida Resorts for Family Holidays

Florida has to be one of the very best destinations in the world for family holidays. Florida's top family resorts have programs designed for children of all ages. Some of the more popular activities are instruction in water sports such as snorkelling, wa... Read >

Classic American train journeys –¬ The California Zephyr

A trip on the California Zephyr, across much of the North American continent, is considered one of the great train journeys of the world. Launched in 1949 and re-launched in 1983, the Zephyr became an American icon as one of the country's earliest transco... Read >

Classic Drives – The Garden Route, South Africa

The stunning Garden Route runs from South Africa's most popular tourist destination, Cape Town, for 800 km along the scenic coastline between this city and Port Elizabeth. The area enjoys a Mediterranean maritime climate and the trip is regarded as one of... Read >

Discover the Hidden Thailand

Thailand is more than Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai. In fact, there are a great many fascinating out-of-the-way places that regular visitors know and love, which you might like to consider adding to your itinerary when you're planning your next ... Read >

Majorca without the crowds

This stunning Balearic island, with its classic beaches, mountain scenery, idyllic countryside, and dramatic coastlines, attracts plenty of visitors. Action-packed seaside resorts, such as Magaluf in the southwest corner of the island, host hordes of pack... Read >

Discover Menorca's hidden beaches

Menorca has around 200 kilometres of coastline, much of it made up of beautiful sandy coves enclosed by rocky headlands. The island has more beaches than Majorca and Ibiza put together, so it is deservedly popular with those looking for a beach holiday. M... Read >