Brilliant trips to take when you're pregnant
The rule of thumb right now is to avoid destinations that require immunisations - and, needless to say, now is not the time to try abseiling, water-skiing, scuba diving or rodeo riding. But there are plenty of gentle, relaxing and fun trips to be made, however incapacitated you may feel.
Luxury train trip to Scotland
Step back in time on the sumptuous 'Royal Scotsman', which rolls northwards as if it's got all the time in the world. It's an intimate affair, with just 36 pampered passengers enjoying the staggering views from their mahogany-panelled compartments. This is a perfect trip for a couple - two-night journeys begin and end in Edinburgh and offer daytime excursions to historic stop-off points. The train is stationary at night, and each sleeping cabin has its own bathroom, complete with fluffy, heated towels, so there's no need to rough it.
Alternatively, opt for the 'Northern Belle Orient-Express' which is modelled on the 'Belle' trains of the 1930s, and provides comfortable breaks, taking in York, Edinburgh, Oban and the Island of Mull. Each car bears the name of a significant stately home and is furnished with specially commissioned designs, fabrics and furnishings.
Top Tip:
Romance will be put on the back-burner when you're knee-deep in nappies, and there'll be little time for candle-lit dinners and sweet nothings, so use this tranquil train ride to enjoy one-on-one time with your partner.
The Royal Scotsman
Tel: 0131 555 1344
www.royalscotsman.com
The Northern Belle Orient-Express
Tel: 0161 831 7900
www.orient-express.com
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