tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34891348113019587972016-09-30T20:37:47.594+01:00The Travel PhotographersVisit places near and far with Jan and Malcolm. Travel Photographers, lovers of life, food, drink and luxury at affordable prices.Jan Taylornoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489134811301958797.post-22752369250483726182016-09-30T07:38:00.000+01:002016-09-30T07:49:15.906+01:00A Day Out at Compton Acres<div style="text-align: center;">Getting away from it all may only be a few miles away or even on your doorstep.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If it's a day out to wander and chill out you won't go far wrong with a visit to the golden gardens of Dorset.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> About a 45 minute drive, on a good day, from Lymington to Canford Cliffs in Poole.<br /><a href="http://www.comptonacres.co.uk/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Compton Acres</a><span style="text-align: center;"> which features 3000 plant varieties within 10 acres of gardens.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My <a href="http://www.essentialimageslive.com/2016/03/the-kiss-of-sun.html" target="_blank">visit was in the Spring</a><br />when the daffodils and narcissus were out in full bloom. <br /><br />Any time of the year in these gardens is beautiful and it is open all year round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Opening times are Good Friday until 31st October 10am - 6pm </div><div style="text-align: center;">(last entry 5pm)</div>and 1st November to Good Friday 10am - 4pm<br />(last entry 3pm)<br /><br />Several ticket price options starting from Adult at £8.45<br />and Children £4.25 Under 4 and under go free<br /><br />If you live local it may be worth buying an Annual Membership, again various options with Single Membership starting at £30.<br />(<i>all prices correct at time of publishing)</i><br /><br />It is easy to make a day of this visit and there is a cafe with lots of delicious things to get your taste buds going. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And remember to take your camera...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFHMthKN5XU/VDT47P-54SI/AAAAAAAAFbQ/FwsB0HdtwJAznslb7-9LCsaI7KsyURjPACPcB/s1600/follow_your_dreams_camera_strap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Take your camera for memorable moments" border="0" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFHMthKN5XU/VDT47P-54SI/AAAAAAAAFbQ/FwsB0HdtwJAznslb7-9LCsaI7KsyURjPACPcB/s640/follow_your_dreams_camera_strap.jpg" title="Taking memorable photographs" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A day out at a place near you is probably all it needs to take your mind off things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And if you visit <span style="text-align: center;">Compton Acres </span><a href="http://www.comptonacres.co.uk/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Poole Dorset</a><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;">You won't be disappointed.</span><br /><span style="text-align: center;">If you are unable to visit watch this space .... I will be visiting again.</span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: center;">Do you love gardens? Do you have a favourite one you can recommend?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jan Taylorhttps://plus.google.com/107003817323923505666noreply@blogger.com0Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Rd, Poole BH13 7ES, UK50.7052371 -1.926000100000010250.705080099999996 -1.9263151000000103 50.7053941 -1.9256851000000101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3489134811301958797.post-73679825867949485332016-09-23T16:54:00.000+01:002016-09-30T16:18:14.036+01:00Tips on How to Pack for AntiguaI don't know about you, but I always pack too many clothes. Every time I go away I say to myself 'travel light'. Well the thought was there!<br /><br />And when I packed for Antigua I did what I always do - pack too much. <br /><br />My bag was overweight At the airport things were being tossed out of my bag into husband’s, and we even had to add things to our carry ons! Trust me, the queue behind us were not best impressed! <br /><br />After our experience, let us give you some tips on how to pack when you travel to, not only Antigua, but any hot climate. Be it a little one sided and a female view!<br /><br />Loose fitting short dresses. M&S do some great beach dresses which pack well without the need of ironing, wash and dry without a problem! <br />Linen trousers are always cool for you and your man too <br />A pretty cool floaty dress for evening, linen shirt and trousers for your other half! <br />Shorts <br />Strappy Vests <br />Cotton underwear <br />Swimsuit, bikini, swim shorts <br />Sarongs are a must for us ladies and do a great cover up job, if you need it that is! Great tips here on <a href="http://bit.ly/2cKA9at">how to wear a sarong</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpDoIw9d5Go/V-VNgdUFb7I/AAAAAAAAHII/2twLP1OcV_Ma37pAUFbRZNKZTwj2XTwqACEw/s1600/colourful_cotton_sarong.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpDoIw9d5Go/V-VNgdUFb7I/AAAAAAAAHII/2twLP1OcV_Ma37pAUFbRZNKZTwj2XTwqACEw/s640/colourful_cotton_sarong.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Factor 50 sun cream is a must. The sun is intense and unforgiving. <br />Mosquito repellent is a definite <br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L4S8qyoeDBo/V-VNgVDHrxI/AAAAAAAAHIA/LY1HmwUsIIMmDP8Ou1KPWadYNy-CTQvlQCEw/s1600/Factor50_suncream_mosquito_repellent.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L4S8qyoeDBo/V-VNgVDHrxI/AAAAAAAAHIA/LY1HmwUsIIMmDP8Ou1KPWadYNy-CTQvlQCEw/s640/Factor50_suncream_mosquito_repellent.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And remember any bottles, creams etc you want to take into the hold must be in a plastic bag 20cm x 20cm and if your bag is bigger the airport staff will throw yours away and give you one of theirs! <br /><br />It rains sometimes, but you won't worry about that, in fact, you'll find that you'll be quite grateful to cool off. It soon dries up too.<br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FoKo_Dleeh4/V-VNgWsP-nI/AAAAAAAAHIE/Tei8yS3DCoYFsbg8gx9BtTy9vVnqfMk7ACEw/s1600/it_rains_in_antigua.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FoKo_Dleeh4/V-VNgWsP-nI/AAAAAAAAHIE/Tei8yS3DCoYFsbg8gx9BtTy9vVnqfMk7ACEw/s640/it_rains_in_antigua.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And ......<br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J5FF5lFRGE0/V-VNghGseOI/AAAAAAAAHIM/TqLBphnntqYziaxYichHELVoc2d9wT4_QCEw/s1600/relax_on_beach_antigua.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J5FF5lFRGE0/V-VNghGseOI/AAAAAAAAHIM/TqLBphnntqYziaxYichHELVoc2d9wT4_QCEw/s640/relax_on_beach_antigua.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple <a href="http://www.essentialimageslive.com/2015/03/just-minuty.html">this is Jan's!</a>.<br /><br />Happy holiday<br /><br /><br /><br />Jan Taylorhttps://plus.google.com/107003817323923505666noreply@blogger.com0Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda17.0746557 -61.81752069999998916.8318102 -62.140244199999991 17.317501200000002 -61.494797199999987