Country & Town House : May 2009

ESCAPE ROUTE

Juliet Kinsman tempts with horseback trecks, bike rides and leisurely drives

Boutique Roadtrips

Combine Scandinavian motoring savvy with stylish travel specialists and you have an innovative online Route Planner which maps out bespoke roadtrips. This lovechild of Saab and Mr and Mrs Smith lets drivers take the scenic route and find the best gastropubs and the hippest hotels along the way, with practical pit spots pinpointed too. (mrandmrssmith.com/road-trips)