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The Pyrenees offer some of the best horse riding options in France on routes which can cover tranquil villages, forestry roads and old beech forests or the spectacular high mountains – and quite often a combination of all of them.

There are some places in life one feels lucky to get to once. Now we were on our 3rd visit to Ushuaia and it was just as beautiful as ever. We had a week to kill before a cruise – time to go beagling!

Most people experience the Falkland Islands as part of a cruise itinerary, a day or two at the most. However if you can cope with the crackpot immigration system, a more immersive visit is worth the effort, especially if the 1982 War is of interest. Add a few penguins on the side and our 3 weeks of exploring East Falkland flew by.