When choosing the perfect weekend away, there are certain key features you should look out for. It is important to prepare as much as you can before you select your destination. Advance planning is often the best way to make…
If the dreary British weather has got the better of you, you might be looking for an affordable European destination that can guarantee you summer sunshine without breaking the bank. When it comes to a year-round good climate, stunning beaches…
Black cabs are a well known feature of London, and there are remarkably few people that do not know about their popularity. The moment you enter the city, you will be impressed at the sheer numbers of these taxis on…
When you’re preparing to jet off around the world, it’s very easy to get caught up in the smaller details. Whilst packing your sun cream is important, you should also be considering the longer financial implications of your adventure. Here…
There is nothing worse than excitedly planning your ski escape, only to spend most of your time queuing for the chair lift once you get there. The French Alps, Swiss mountains and snowy peaks of Canada have always been popular…
Ah, Tenerife. Its perfect beaches and beautiful scenery – surrounded by azure waves – are simply the epitome of the desert island paradise image we all share in our minds. Unfortunately, everyone knows it, and that’s why holidaymakers from across…
For all you foodies, the Manchester Food & Drink Festival is almost upon us. Based in the heart of one of the UK’s largest cities, the Manchester Food & Drink Festival is a nationally acclaimed event that has been running…
For those of us in our 60s and beyond, the world definitely seems like a much smaller place than it was when we were young. Many of us might not have gone abroad into we were well into adulthood, and…
Spain is blessed with a mild climate and extensive stretches of beach and coastal areas bordering the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of the country. Add into this equation the beautiful Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, and the lively Balearic…
Explore the Mediterranean Diet in Crete Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, has a rich, living history. It is known for its distinctive culture, including Mantinades poetry, music and dance. Crete was a cradle of civilisation, the home of…