Richmond Harbour Hotel – a boutique hotel near London
If you are visiting London but want to escape the traffic and crowds, allow me to introduce you to leafy, riverside Richmond-upon-Thames. The well-heeled residents …
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How to find a fabulous Spa Break in Bath – the Macdonald Bath Hotel and Spa
The Romans bathed in it, the Georgians drank it and Jane Austen wrote about the fashionable society that flocked to enjoy it. I’m talking of …
Luxury for Less – 8 ways to save money on travel (and still have a great experience)
We all know that feeling when your bank balance is low but you are desperately in need of a holiday! Are you dreaming of a …
Bristol Gifts – 50 gifts that say you love Bristol!
Bristol is a city that’s buzzing with creativity, the home of Banksy, Brunel, the Balloon Fiesta and Wallace and Gromit. It’s also a city with …
A weekend stay in luxury Cotswold cottages – at Bruern Cottages
I’ve always fancied having a house in the country, a place to spend the weekend relaxing, with brisk fresh-air walks across the fields, coming home …
Christmas in Bath – Christmas markets, what’s on and more!
The Bath Christmas Market is one of the largest and prettiest in the UK, with over 200 market stalls set in the squares and cobbled …
Things to do near Marble Arch in London
Marble Arch is a bit of an oddity in London, stuck on the corner of what was once Hyde Park. Now it’s a large traffic …
15 fun things to do in Stroud in the Cotswolds
Set in the beautiful South Cotswolds, the market town of Stroud sits at the meeting point of Five Valleys. Overlooked by Rodborough Common, it offers …
My complete guide to Kensington Gardens and Palace in London
With formal gardens, water features and 265 acres of parkland, Kensington Gardens must be one of the most beautiful of the London parks. While open …
20 Things to do in Aberdeen on a weekend break
Aberdeen in the north-east of Scotland, is known as the Granite City, yet colourful street art and painted doors brighten up the streets. We discovered …
10 free things to do in the City of London
The City of London is the capital’s financial and historic heart, where the Romans established their city of Londinium. Locally known as The Square Mile, …