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3rd June, 2016
There's nothing quite like cycling over a viaduct or underneath an aqueduct. There's something ancient and epic about their scale that's really quite exhilarating. We'll never forget a recce trip we took to Scotland, to research routes and scout out special hotels, in the middle…
26th May, 2016
We're really excited to be adding Edinburgh to our ever-expanding list of exciting cities you can now visit on a Carter Company cycling holiday. Whilst the capital of Scotland was an 'optional added extra' on our 'In the footsteps of famous writers' walking tour, we now offer…
20th April, 2016
Today we spotlight one of our favourite hidden gems: Inishbofin in Ireland. This little island, which features on our A Jolly in Connemara cycling holiday, has just 160 inhabitants. It's small but utterly wonderful - a dreamy place to visit for anyone seeking a tranquil day or…
1st April, 2016
We were very saddened to learn of Zaha Hadid's death yesterday - an iconic architect and inspirational female figure of her time. Her legacy is surely one that will remain relevant for a very long time to come. To celebrate her architecture, we thought we'd share our favourite…
17th March, 2016
Wendy, the founder and director of The Carter Company, and a true pioneer in the concept of gentle cycling holidays, recently returned from a rather adventurous bicycle tour around Cambodia and Vietnam. Whilst our portfolio remains distinctly European and there are no immediate…