TRAVEL DESTINATIONS WITHOUT FLYING:

(The prices quoted on this page have probably changed since starting this editorial, but it gives you an idea of costs, plus some very good links)

How planeless can be painless... Perhaps you think that if you can't travel by plane, you can't get much further than Calais. But think again... have you ever though of your fear of flying as the perfect excuse to rediscover the art of travel that the airline-travelling masses have almost forgotten..?

You don't have to fly to……………CORFU

You can drive with your car, caravan or motorhome to Venice. The journey from London to Venice (the most direct route) is 895 miles that can be done in 13.53 hours. Motorway tolls £22. For route info, contact www.michelin.com.

There are more scenic choices of routes to Venice. At Venice you catch a Ferry to Corfu. Blue Star Ferries depart every day, sea journey time approximately 24 hours. Prices with a cabin with shower, start from 166 Euros per person one way. Vehicles up to 6m. from 102 Euros one way. There are special camping facilities on board so that you can stay in your caravan or motorhome. For more details and reservations contact Blue Star Ferries at www.greekferries.gr

OR you can travel by bus. London to Paris link - round trip 70 Euros per person. 6 days travel in one month bus pass for mainland europe travelling - 289 Euros per person. Overnight stay in Paris £12-£15 per person. Paris to Switzerland, overnight stay £10. Switzerland to Venice. Then onto the Ferry. All information, booking of accommodation, www.busabout.com Tel: 0207 950 1661

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High speed ferry to link Balaerics.... A high-speed ferry service has launched between the Balearics and the Spanish mainland.

The Spanish ferry company,Trasmediterranea is operating the new high-speed catamaran service between Palma, Ibiza and Valencia.The ferry carries up to 900 passengers and 265 cars, and links Palma to Ibiza in two hours, and Ibiza and Valencia in three hours.

Passengers pay 56 euros each and 65 euros to take a car, but get a free car pass if they purchase two tickets in club class, or four in economy.

Bookings can be made through www.trasmediterranea.es

Click here for an instant online booking service for a large choice of Ferry crossings all over Europe and beyond......

If you want to speak to someone who has travelled an amazing amount, without flying, go to www.seat61.com. This traveller is a fountain of knowledge!

You don't have to fly to………….NEW ZEALAND

This is really possible! But your patience and flexibility are very important to achieving your destination without flying. On your way overland and across the seas you will have some very memorable and exotic ports of call.

For a real experience you can travel by train from London to Hong Kong and catch a boat to New Zealand. The first part is a train to Moscow. Eurostar from London to Brussells. Brussels to Cologne. Russian Railways daily service leaving Cologne at 19.28 arriving in Moscow one and a half days later at 09.10 (sleeper-only service, restaurant car provided). Change stations in Moscow to Yaroslavsky Station - train to Beijing.

There is a great deal of important information for you to receive about this epic journey so contact: www.trans-siberian.co.uk High Speed train from Beijing to Hong Kong (36 hours) where you can take a passenger-carrying cargo ship to Auckland. This 2 weekly service takes 30 days and costs from £1140 per person one way. Luxury accommodation and food included and duty-free drinks. For reservations contact: www.cruisepeople.co.uk Tel: 0207 723 2450

OR if you have some really good books to read and a great deal of relaxing to do - you can take a freighter-cruise to New Zealand from the UK. These are passenger-carrying cargo ships that can take you all around the world. The accommodation is usually of a very high standard, larger cabins than on the cruise ships, en suite facilities and sometimes a separate lounge with the cabin. All full board food is included in the price and the drinks are duty-free! There is a choice of sailings from Tilbury via either Suez (41 days, from £2320 per person one-way) of by the way of the USA and Panama (40 days from £2240 per person one-way) There is a great demand on this route for 'visiting friends and relatives' you may have to book a long time in advance. You can get more details from The Cruise People Ltd, Tel: 0207 723 2450 or visit their website on www.cruisepeople.co.uk

No need to fly to go to Thailand: Link to the Guardian Paper editorial.

More 'no-fly travelling' destinations will be following shortly. All the above travel costs will vary.

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IF YOU REALLY HAVE TIME ON YOUR SIDE...........why not go around the world by freighter ships! (Not so expensive as cruises!) There are hundreds of routes all around the world on large, modern, luxurious freighters. Three good websites for more information...... www.freighterworld.com and www.freighter-cruises.com and www.cruisepeople.co.uk

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