Category: United Kingdom

A stargazing adventure with a difference

A stargazing adventure with a difference

By on Apr 28, 2015 in Accommodation, Camping, Europe, Featured, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
There’s a long distance walk in the UK that runs from the longest natural lake in England – Windermere – to the largest manmade lake in northern Europe – Kielder Water. Overshadowed by Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, interest in the route never really appears to have gathered momentum since it was established in 1999. Any
Special feature: Yellow Cottage, Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK

Special feature: Yellow Cottage, Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK

By on Apr 21, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Occupying the most idyllic North Cornwall location, overlooking Trebarwith Strand beach, Yellow Cottage is one of a very select group of holiday homes available through Perfect Stays. It sleeps 9 with two king size rooms, a twin-bedded room and a bedroom with three single beds, making it perfect for a large gathering or extended family,
5 London airports, 5 luxury stays

5 London airports, 5 luxury stays

By on Apr 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
It’s time to banish those drives down the motorway at the crack of dawn to catch that early morning flight. Here at the Epicurean, we know that you work hard for your holidays and deserve to maximise on every second of that luxury and relaxation. So, why not start your getaway just that little bit
Photograph of the week: Canary Wharf above the clouds

Photograph of the week: Canary Wharf above the clouds

By on Apr 15, 2015 in Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Amongst the typically gloomy low clouds of London emerges the iconic Canary Wharf business district. The tallest of the towers, One Canada Square, held the title of Britain’s tallest building for nineteen years, only to be surpassed in 2010 by The Shard. This photo was taken from an Airbus A321 whilst the plane dipped its
8 top tips for a successful weekend in London

8 top tips for a successful weekend in London

By on Apr 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
London is a large, exciting, multi-cultural and cosmopolitan city where everything is possible. Seizing the spirit and experiencing all that it has to offer in a single weekend might seem like quite a challenge, but we came up with a selection of the best things to do while in London. From great restaurants to museums,
Top 5 airports in the world... for plane spotters

Top 5 airports in the world... for plane spotters

By on Apr 04, 2015 in Air Travel, Caribbean, Europe, Guadeloupe, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
For some of us, the airport is only part of the travel experience because we’re forced to go through it. Aching to get on with your dream holiday, nothing can be worse than standing in a queue with thousands of other passengers to get your passport stamped. For others, an airport is an amazing example of
Top 10 cities in the world for marriage proposals

Top 10 cities in the world for marriage proposals

By on Apr 02, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Italy, Middle East, Nevada, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Getting engaged is the most exciting, nerve wracking, and potentially important day of your life. For years to come (hopefully!), your story about the planning, thought process, and personal touches behind how and, perhaps more importantly, where you ‘popped the question’ will be told and retold on countless occasions. The pressure for a memorable and
Off-the-grid, remote travel destinations

Off-the-grid, remote travel destinations

By on Apr 02, 2015 in Africa, Air Travel, Caribbean, Europe, Morocco, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
What could be more luxurious than chartering a jet to the world’s most untainted stretches of land, only accessible once you’ve touched down at the nearest airfield or airport? Once you’ve touched down, you might need some guidance – a boat ride or some other form of overland transport to arrive at your predetermined destination.
Photograph of the week: Brooding Borrowdale

Photograph of the week: Brooding Borrowdale

By on Apr 01, 2015 in Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
This photograph taken from the top of High Rigg in the English Lake District shows the raw, dramatic beauty of the area in all its glory. The Lakes is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations and it receives the attention of travellers worldwide. The rugged landscape of fells carved by dry stone walls
Top 5 fantastic festival weekends in Lincoln in 2015

Top 5 fantastic festival weekends in Lincoln in 2015

By on Mar 31, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
London may have staged the Olympics in 2012 and all eyes were on Yorkshire in 2014 for the Tour de France. But, 2015 is definitely Lincoln’s year. It marks exactly 800 years since King John sealed Magna Carta, the very first attempt to codify English law. Only four versions of the 1215 document survive today
The solar eclipse over Europe (and where to see the next total solar eclipse)

The solar eclipse over Europe (and where to see the next total solar eclipse)

By on Mar 20, 2015 in Europe, Events, Faroe Islands, Ireland, Norway, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Cloud cover meant that a number of people – myself included – missed the recent solar eclipse over Europe whilst others who were more fortunate with the weather were treated to an amazing display. In case you missed it, here is footage from various places across the continent for you to watch at your leisure.
Top 5 Royal events for a glamorous British Summer

Top 5 Royal events for a glamorous British Summer

By on Mar 20, 2015 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Top hats and tailcoats may not be the first items you’d pack on a summer holiday but if you’re looking to rub shoulders with British royalty then you better come prepared. The British ‘Summer season’ is awash with luxurious events that, come rain or shine, guarantee royal appearances and an A-list crowd paired with plenty
4 gems of stylish Shoreditch, London

4 gems of stylish Shoreditch, London

By on Mar 12, 2015 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Located in the East End of London to the north of the City of London, this inner city district draws thousands of people from all parts of the world. Anyone can fall short of words when it comes to describing the spirit of Shoreditch – from artsy people and the party animals to influential people from
5 must-sees in Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland

5 must-sees in Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland

By on Mar 11, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Often tourists, on their trip around Scotland, by-pass Ayrshire, in the south-west of the country, but they are missing a veritable feast of historic places, stunning scenery and enough golf to satisfy the enthusiast. The rich green farmland rolls down to the Firth of Clyde where the coastal towns of Ayr, Troon, Prestwick and Saltcoats
Special feature: The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, London, UK

Special feature: The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, London, UK

By on Mar 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Anyone who has ever played the famous Monopoly boardgame will already be familiar with the whereabouts of one of our latest stays. The Athenaeum is located in Mayfair, among some of London’s prime real estate, so to have the pleasure of an entire apartment there – rather than just a hotel room – was a
6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip

By on Feb 23, 2015 in Accessories, Africa, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Morocco, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, Western Europe
On one of my latest excursions, I did back-to-back trips to London and Marrakech. In London, I was working on an assignment for American Express, putting a piece together about some iconic viewpoints from venues around the city, whilst in Marrakech I was attending a luxury travel conference but also enjoying a little free time