20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition
Beyond the tinsel and carols, the festive season is a magnificent excuse to gather with family and friends and…
Review: The King’s Arms, Hawkshead, Lake District, UK
A haven for locals and visitors for generations, The King’s Arms takes centre stage in the Lake District village…
Review: Riviera Travel’s History and Art of the Rhône River cruise – Days 5 to 8
We’re half-way through Riviera Travel‘s epic Rhône River cruise. A journey from Avignon to Lyon, through vine-clad hills and…
Review: Riviera Travel’s History and Art of the Rhône River cruise – Days 1 to 4
Sailing upstream on the Rhône from Avignon to Lyon, on Riviera Travel‘s MS Thomas Hardy, is one of the…
Review: Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK
Built as a flagship for Leeds railway station in 1937, and enjoying a Grade-II-listed art-deco façade, The Queens has…
Review: Playitas Sports Resort, Las Playitas, Fuerteventura
If your idea of a vacation is lounging by a pool doing absolutely nothing, then Playitas might not be…
Review: The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Peak District, UK
A traditional 18th-century pub with rooms, The Pilsley Inn is part of the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. It falls…
6 wonderful animal experiences in England
Wildlife parks have been evolving and are very different from the traditional zoo that was simply a place exhibiting…
My favourite European Avios redemptions with British Airways
UK travellers just can’t get enough of Europe — and honestly, who can blame us? I’m the same. With…
Review: Wressle Grange Farmhouse, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK
Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in…
How to stay active in Barcelona
Barcelona is popular for many things such as traditional Catalan gastronomy, a mild climate and famous architecture. However, it…
The ultimate luxury yacht experience for couples in Tenerife
What’s not to love about Tenerife? Year-round sunshine, stunning beaches, fresh seafood and local wines, are all aspects of…
Review: voco Hotel and Spa Winchester, UK
So, why the name – voco Hotel and Spa Winchester? voco loosely translates from the Latin for an invitation…
British bubbles: Where to stay and taste the best
In recent years, English sparkling wine is really starting to make its mark. In recent years, its production and…
Our favourite places to eat in the South Ionian
Having returned from yet another incredible trip to Greece, I thought I’d share with you some of our favourite…
Crystal Cruises’ Baltic: Days 5 to 9 – Visby to Copenhagen
Cruising north, back towards the Scandinavian lands of the midnight sun, we’re sailing from Tallinn towards the Swedish island…
