15 fun things to do near Paddington Station – London
Paddington Station is a constant buzz of activity, as passengers travel through Brunel’s landmark of Victorian engineering. But it’s worth pausing a little if you …
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Great Exhibition of the North in Newcastle
If there’s a stereotype of the North-South divide in England, I’d count myself as a soft Southerner who loves the arts, while my husband’s side …
Fund your travels – Money saving tips for the 50+ traveller
If you are in your 50s, you may find yourself looking enviously at the gap year adventures of your own children and thinking, “Why should …
A leisure break at Warner Leisure Hotels Cricket St Thomas
As we turned into the drive with its avenue of mature trees, the Warner Leisure Hotel at Cricket St Thomas came into sight. Historic Cricket …
Cadbury House Hotel near Bristol – a countryside getaway close to the city
Set on the slopes of Cadbury Hill, backed by woodland with views over the fields of North Somerset, Cadbury House Hotel at Congresbury feels in …
Things to do in Bristol Old City – what to see and where to eat
The Bristol Old City quarter is one of the best places to soak up Bristol’s history as a thriving port. Ships from all over the …
Food in North East Wales – best places to eat and delicious Welsh dishes
As foodies exploring North East Wales for the weekend, we enjoyed discovering the best places to eat and local dishes that are typical for this …
12 Breathtaking things to do in North East Wales
Wherever you look in North East Wales there seem to be a breathtaking view to be enjoyed. The top of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rises above …
Summer accommodation in London – and the top 10 things to do while staying there
If you are visiting London this summer there’s plenty to do in the cultural heart of the capital around Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Notting Hill, …
Review: Bristol Harbour Hotel – a stylish boutique hotel in Bristol’s Old City
Dip into Bristol’s Old City, with a stay at Bristol Harbour Hotel and Spa, created from two grand banking halls, now transformed into a stylish …
5 things I learned about travel in my 50s – and a feature in Woman Magazine
This week brought an extra thrill when I opened a copy of Woman Magazine, one of the UK’s leading weekly women’s magazine and saw myself …