Travel Reviews
7 August 2015
Make Sure You Have A PACMAT When Camping This Summer
Loitering with in-tent: world's toughest, lightest and most packable camping mat hits UK shelves this month. It's officially camping season - the most relaxing of holiday options. But what by ...
15 May 2015
Road trip to France with BMW
I have to be honest I had never fancied doing a driving holiday but when I was given the opportunity with BMW I thought yes let's give it a go. ...
31 July 2013
The Park Royal Hotel, Warrington
I did not know a lot about this hotel other than what was on the website, which looked impressive in itself. We arrived at about 7pm; the hotel is situated ...
30 July 2013
Travelodge Manchester Arena Hotel
Following my disappointing visit to one of the Travelodges elsewhere, I was hoping that this newly refurbished accommodation would not disappoint, and I didn’t.
The hotel was easy to find via ...
29 July 2013
The Queen's Head Hotel, Troutbeck
I was particularly looking forward to staying at the The Queens Head hotel, given that I am fond of quirky old buildings with heaps of character and it did not ...
22 July 2013
Blue Rainbow Apart Hotel, Manchester Central ****
Relying on your sat nav is never a good idea in a city centre from experience, and this one was no different. Despite being difficult to find as it is ...
18 July 2013
The Segway Expereince at Delamere Forest, Cheshire
So I came home from work the other night to find my partner had planned out a day for us to go on a Segway at Delamere forest. I have ...
1 July 2013
Ditch frilly knickers for a duster on your dirty weekend in Blackpool!
If you are hoping for a dirty weekend, then Blackpool is the place to be but not necessarily for the kind of dirt you are expecting! Hotel info, an online ...
11 June 2013
V Festival Review
Essentials; hand sanitizer, water, sun cream, camera, baby wipes.
Going to a festival was part of a ‘things to do before you’re thirty’ list that me and my partner made a ...
3 June 2013
Not the only sleepers on the line- The Sidings Hotel and Restaurant
Looking for somewhere to take the kids for a break this school holiday? Or somewhere to go for a once in a lifetime experience? The Sidings Hotel is something to ...
12 February 2013
Luxury Boutique Hotels London: The Ampersand Review
I spent one night at The Ampersand hotel in one of the properties impressive Deluxe Studios. The 111-room Victorian building is bang opposite South Kensington underground station, and is a ...
30 January 2013
Festivals in Canada: Igloofest Review
If you associate festivals with denim shorts, wellies and drinking cider in the British summer, Igloofest is the winter party scene that flies in the face of seasonal prejudices and ...
24 January 2013
My Best Holiday Ever: Readers and Well-Known Travellers Share Holiday Memories
In a travel special featured in the February issue of Reader's Digest magazine, readers and well-known travellers share their surprising, spectacular and funny holiday memories.
Here is a snippet of featured ...
3 January 2013
Indian Ocean: Top 6 Hilton Hotels in the Island Nations
Hilton properties dominate luxury travel, and here are six of the best to consider staying in when visiting the island nations of Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles and Sri Lanka in the ...
7 December 2012
Friday's Five for Travel: Comfy London Hotels on a Budget
1. Jurys Inn, Islington
Jurys Inn Islington, based on Pentoville Road is just two minutes from Angel Tube station and sits between London’s high-fashion houses, financial powerhouses and the West End’s ...
6 December 2012
10 Hot New Hotels in Europe
TripAdvisor has revealed its list of 2012's hottest new hotels that have opened their doors in Europe this year, and two are in the UK.
The hotels have received high marks ...
16 November 2012
Lake District Hotels: Langdale Hotel and Spa Review
I spent a weekend away at the four-star Langdale hotel and Spa in one of the properties beautiful Ultimate Collection guestrooms. It has 56 rooms and is one of the ...
16 November 2012
Christmas in Glasgow
Families, shoppers and festive revellers are set to travel from far and wide to soak up the magical atmosphere in Glasgow this Christmas.
Hot on the heels of hitting the number ...
30 October 2012
Afternoon Tea at London Hilton on Park Lane Review
The tradition of afternoon tea dates back to the 7th century when Anna, the Duchess of Bedford decided to schedule time to have tea and snacks each afternoon in a ...
19 October 2012
Alton Towers Resort: Halloween Chills and Thrills at Scarefest
The 2012 Scarefest promises to offer the most terrifying event yet. There is something for all thrill-seekers and families, with tons of terrific rides, blockbusting attractions, amazing live shows, and ...
10 October 2012
Best Travel App of the Week: TripAdvisor
App: TripAdvisor
Price: Free
Available on: iPhone, iPad, Android, Nokia, Windows and Palm
What is it:
TripAdvisor is a social travel app that helps you make informed choices on your travels. It includes reviews ...
5 October 2012
Luxury London Hotels: London Hilton on Park Lane Review
I spent one night at the five-star London Hilton on Park Lane in a King Hilton Guestroom on the ninth floor. It’s the tallest hotel, standing at 101 metres, located ...
3 October 2012
Best Travel App of the Week: SeatGuru
App: SeatGuru
Price: Free
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices
What is it:
The SeatGuru app takes the same format as the popular seat map website of the same name. The ...
28 September 2012
Sykes Cottages: Staycation Holidays to meet all types of Travel Requirements
Sykes Cottages, a small family start-up which was formed 25 years ago, has rapidly grown to become the UK’s leading independent cottage rental agency. In two decades of conducting friendly ...