Caroline talks us through the simple joys of a country house hotel stay in the Cotswolds… No matter how well organised I try to be for Christmas I always seem to feel […]
Relaxation and refinement at Lords of the Manor
Emirates launches the world’s largest passenger plane
While nothing of note particularly happened at this year’s Dubai Airshow, one headline that caught our eye was Emirates, the popular U.A.E carrier who are famous for being the biggest users of […]
Thornton Hall Hotel: Four-star luxury with a spa and restaurant to boast about
Thornton Hall Hotel is an award-winning four star hotel located within a stone’s throw from North Wales, Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester. We were lucky enough to be invited to stay last weekend […]
Caybeach Meloneras: Fun family-friendly option…but lacking finesse
The Caybeach Meloneras hotel is set in a good location in this popular tourist resort. It isn’t located along the promenade like many of the big, more expensive hotels, but it’s a […]
Data roaming rip-off set to end… in the EU at least
Have you ever been abroad and wanted to check your mobile to see some news or to make a quick phone call home but feared coming home to a huge bill? I […]
Want a city break in Spain? Caroline tries out Salamanca
Sometimes the big hitter cities such as Paris, Rome and Madrid can seem just too much like hard work. Then it’s time to start ticking off some of the second tier cities […]
Non-stop to Australia: Fantastic or flight of fancy?
With the news that within two years you might well have the chance to fly from London all the way to Perth on the west coast of Australia, we wonder if that […]
Top Ten Cultural Holiday Reads
Going traveling, either for a short stay somewhere or a round the world trip, means one thing to me: reading. Sometimes, it’s nice to sit back and pick up a trashy novel […]
Short haul flights: Jet2 reviewed
So, after years of living in Leeds and using Leeds Bradford Airport, we finally plucked up the courage to use Jet2 to whisk us abroad for some winter sun. Here is our […]
Virgin West Coast Mainline refunds show a way forward – but more is needed in the refund war
Calling it a war between consumers and rail operators when it comes to refunds might sound a bit extreme. However, for those of you who have ever tried to claim back your […]