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The Isles of Scilly
Located only 28 miles from Cornwall’s Land’s End, the idyllic Isles of Scilly offer a magical holiday with a wholesome appeal. The Isles also boast more daily hours of sunshine than in any other British region - around 7.6 hours at the height of summer. From St Mary’s, the largest island, it’s easy to hire a boat or hop on the inter-island boat services to explore all the islands. Hugh Town is the capital, nestling between two sandy beaches, and offers a wealth of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs. A great way to get around is by bike and there are also more than 30 miles of nature trails and walks. Prestige Holidays has five nights at Tregarthen’s Hotel in a standard room on a B&B basis with return ferry from Penzance from £739 per person. The 32-room hotel has an award-winning restaurant specialising in seafood and features spectacular harbour views. Dogs are also welcome.
Living in towns and cities, few of us get to see the true beauty of
the night sky, unpolluted by artificial light. In 2021 and beyond,
celestial escapes will be in high demand, as people seek time in the wilderness as an antidote to the stresses and strains of modern life. It may be hard to believe but there are places in the world where, after dusk, it is possible to read by starlight and to see your shadow in the light of the moon. Here are six…
1. Stargazing in western New Mexico
The Cosmic Campground is located in the Gila National Forest of western New Mexico. Four years ago, the International Dark Sky Association named it the first