If you’ve had one eye set on a trip to London this summer, things could be about to get a whole lot cheaper if you choose to fly with BA. A partnership […]
Where to stay in Evora: Hotel Evora Olive
When we were looking for a hotel in Evora we were struck by the very reasonable room rate offered at the Hotel Evora Olive, a member of the Lux Hotel group, and […]
Eating out in Portugal: Our favourite five
Portugal may not be associated with haute cuisine but every time we visit we come home with fond memories of the tasty food that we’ve eaten and the remarkably low prices charged, […]
Visiting Evora: Our top 10 things to do
Prior to our trip to Evora, a highly unscientific survey of our friends and family in the U.K. revealed that only one couple had ever heard of the town, despite its UNESCO […]
Things to do in Evora: Visit the Palace of Sao Miguel
When we were invited through the Portuguese Tourist Board to visit the Palace of Sao Miguel during our stay in Evora we were not sure what to expect. Our guide book didn’t […]
Five destinations to visit in 2017
The Azores Boasting stunning scenery, the most westerly point in Europe also allows for regular whale watching sightings of sperm whales and dolphins. How about some grilled limpets for lunch? "Lapas" are a […]
Starting 2017 in style with a cosy Coppermines Cottages hideaway
There are few more spectacular locations in the UK for a January hideaway than the Lake District, and few more charming locations in the Lake District than Coniston. Going away for a […]
Flying with an infant: BA business class (Club World) reviewed
Having saved up our hard earned air miles, we decided to treat ourselves to flying back from Florida (Tampa to be precise) in Club World (business class to any other airline) with […]
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 […]