Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire
Our latest stay was at Chestnut Cottage close to the wonderfully-named village of Bishops Itchington – a VisitEngland 5…
Top 5 Lake District treks
Treks around the epic mountain and lake scenery of England’s largest National Park, the Lake District, continue to be…
5 of the world’s best serviced apartments for the business traveller
Travel around the world on business a lot? If you do, you’ll no doubt appreciate the comfort of a…
Edinburgh: a city that thrives in winter
As records prove, Edinburgh is not a warm city. Not even the most ardent festival fanatic will claim that…
The world’s most exciting city? A compelling debate
In partnership with The Platinum Card® from American Express® You may recall that I was planning to attend an…
5 reasons to celebrate Christmas in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is at its most magical around the festive season, which is why it continues to draw visitors who…
The most exciting city in the world?
In partnership with the Platinum Card® from American Express® Inspirational, intriguing cities are dotted all over the world offering…
Top 5 outdoor activities in the Lake District
The Lake District is one of the top outdoor adventure playgrounds in the world. Its World Heritage Status and…
Short stay: Whatley Manor, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK
Whatley Manor, situated three miles from Malmesbury in a sleepy corner of Wiltshire, was purchased in 2000 and painstakingly…
48 hours in Plymouth, UK
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve visited Plymouth now, but this historical, marine city by the sea…
Top 5 Easter holiday ideas for families
Sadly the Summer holidays are approaching an end and the nation has the prospect of the cooler winter months…
5 of the best beaches in the Lake District
The beaches along the Lake District’s western shore are sandy and shingle jewels waiting to be discovered. Whilst there…
5 of the best restaurants in Canary Wharf
Who would have thought? When I first moved to Canary Wharf in the late 1999, there was literally nothing….
Short stay: Lantern & Larks glamping at Exton Park, Rutland, UK
On a large country estate in England’s smallest county lies a wonderfully secluded Lantern & Larks glamping site. On…
5 top girls’ days out in Edinburgh
When the girls get together they need more than just fun. No girls’ day out is complete without the…
When things heat up in Edinburgh, where are the cool people?
When temperatures first flutter upwards around May, the optimists of Edinburgh fondly anticipate a Summer where finding somewhere to…
