WELCOME

ECO-FRIENDLY TOURISM is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental

Volunteering, p22, and, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK's finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please email words@britishtraveljournal.com. Touched to hear about two Longleat koala keepers, Graeme Dick and James Dennis, who, following the devastating Australian bushfires, travelled to South Australia's Cleland Wildlife Park, to help to save the lives of koalas, wombats, echidnas and a host of other unique Australian wildlife - we have the pleasure of featuring the Wiltshire attraction in our new seasonal ‘Hot List’, p81-87.

For those with the confidence to go one step further, our 10 of The Best

Charity Challenges, p38-41 are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, p70-73 - and we go

Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March, p60-63. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake

District, p74-79, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, p64-69, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, p26-31, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich, p32-37.

As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit. u