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The best food and drink experiences in the French Riviera

By Tim Swannie on Mar 27, 2018 in Bars, Clubs, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Among the many extravagant things the French Riviera has to offer is fantastic cuisine, followed by energetic, vibrant nightlife. You can make your way through each town by sampling rich coffee and pastries at traditional bakeries; dining in Michelin-starred restaurants for lunch or dinner; and staying up late into the night at the area’s many […]

A guide to Candidasa, Bali

By Callum Davies on Mar 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

For many tourists the south of Bali is the main draw with the resort towns of Kuta and Seminyak welcoming the lively crowd whilst the more laid-back travellers visit Jimbaran Bay and Nusa Dua. However, the quaint village of Candidasa is sometimes overlooked. This pretty coastal village is the ideal escape from the crowds and […]

10 things to do in the Catskills – a weekend getaway from NYC

By Viktoria Altman on Jan 18, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful parts of New York State, the Catskill mountains play host to hundreds of thousands of visitors from NYC each year. The Catskills close proximity to the city, pristine nature, well developed tourist industry and affordable accommodations make it the perfect getaway for the ever stressed […]

6 ways to enjoy New Orleans in Winter

By Heide Brandes on Dec 22, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Food and Drink, Going Out, Louisiana, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

New Orleans has its own personality any time of the year, but the winter season in the Big Easy offers visitors a chance to experience attractions that aren’t offered during the peak summer months. New Orleans is not only one of the largest cities in Louisiana, but is also the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern […]

Top 5 ways to spend a luxurious date night in Positano, Italy

By Courtney Myers on Dec 18, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Few locales exude romance, glamour, and luxury quite like the coast of southern Italy. One of the most lavish and opulent places to unwind, recharge, and take in the sights with your significant other? The Amalfi Coast. Overlooking the Salerno Gulf region of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the picturesque location is a beloved tourist destination that’s […]

The 5 best prohibition bars in NYC

By Shannon Whelan on Dec 18, 2017 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

On January 16, 1920 the 22nd Amendment was put into effect banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in the United States. As Prohibition agents patrolled the streets of New York City, illegal practices and criminal activity ran rampant. During the 13 years of Prohibition, more than 15,000 speakeasy bars were opened. Although many of […]

Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire

By Paul Johnson on Oct 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our latest stay was at Chestnut Cottage close to the wonderfully-named village of Bishops Itchington – a VisitEngland 5 Star Gold Award property located just a short distance from the M40 motorway in Warwickshire, and listed on the Premier Cottages website. Premier Cottages’ collection features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK. […]

10 great reasons to visit Vannes, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 24, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

On our recent trip to in France, after moving on from Carnac, we also spent some time in Vannes, exploring the quaint Medieval streets and magnificent buildings of this historic walled town. Situated in Morbihan, on the southern coast of Brittany, Vannes offers interesting contrasts of old and new. Built on the foundations of a […]

Top 10 tastes of Banner Elk

By Karyn Wofford on Aug 25, 2017 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, North Carolina, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Banner Elk is situated in North Carolina, through the Appalachian Mountains, serving not only as a picturesque getaway, but as a culinary hot spot. Local cuisine, chef created delicacies and a vast selection of flavors have been infused into the small, quaint town, paving way for a shockingly robust culinary scene. Banner Elk Cafe With multiple […]

5 top girls’ days out in Edinburgh

By Douglas Walker on Aug 07, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

When the girls get together they need more than just fun. No girls’ day out is complete without the essential pampering, retail therapy, and catch-up over fizz or cocktails. Edinburgh hosts a playground of luxury experiences and indulgent places for any lady who wants to tick the days out boxes. Shopping at Multrees Walk or […]

Top tips for drinking great wine in Meribel

By Anne Wooley on Jul 14, 2017 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

You’ve raced down the last red run into the village and your thighs are telling you it really is time to stop for the day. Your head wants to go back up again and just do one last run, but your thirst is great and that first beer awaits just across the road. It’s a […]

Top 5 gin bars in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Jul 12, 2017 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

From underground clubs to classy rooftops, Irish pubs and beach boozers, there is no shortage of bars in this eclectic city. But no matter what dance floor or bar stool you find yourself on, the menu at any bar is sure to have one thing a gin and tonic. Whether you’re a newcomer or a […]

5 great reasons to visit Phuket, Thailand

By Selene Nelson on Jun 30, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

As the biggest travel destination in Thailand, Phuket encapsulates both the good and bad sides of Thai tourism. While overcrowded beaches and rowdy bars are part and parcel of resort towns like Patong, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll discover a whole other, unspoiled side to this island. From trying traditional Thai experiences, visiting secret […]

Top 5 rooftop bars in Malaga, Spain

By Alan Hazel on Jun 23, 2017 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Who doesn’t love a rooftop bar? Especially in a city such as Malaga on Andalusia’s Mediterranean coast, with its perpetual sunshine and soothing views of mountains and sea, the rooftop terrace seems like a no-brainer. Still, it was only sometime in the 1980s that the concept really took off, with a few of the taller […]

5 rooftop bars you must visit in central London

By Rob Stross on Jun 22, 2017 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Don’t say it too loud but London has a summer. It’s true, it really does. This is something that both locals and travellers tend to forget, it also creates something of a quandary when it comes to drinking out; London is great for a roaring fire and cozy hotel bar in the winter, but what […]

Short stay: The Angel Inn, Corbridge, Northumberland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Jun 20, 2017 in Accommodation, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Our latest weekend getaway was for a sailing event at Derwent Reservoir in Northumberland for which we chose to stay at The Angel Inn in Corbridge, a pretty town just a 20 minute drive away from the venue and 16 miles west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We opted to park on the street rather than in the […]

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