When I received an invitation to spend an evening at Downton Abbey (aka Highclere Castle) last week I was beyond excited. I have longed to visit Highclere but every time I have looked on the website, the tickets have been sold out for the foreseeable. Now I had the chance to not only visit, but […]
The newspapers have recently been telling us how children’s mental health is improved by getting out and connecting with nature. Pretty unsurprising stuff, but I think it was the first time this has properly been ‘measured’. Now, more than ever, in a time of constant tech distractions, it seems we all need to switch off […]
My inbox is full of exciting new hotel openings, from simple and rustic to sexy and smart. These are just three that have recently caught my eye… El Llorenç Parc de la Mar, Palma, Mallorca This place is promising to add something new to the island’s hotel scene when it opens (currently slated […]
Backpacks are brilliant for travelling. Wear them properly, not slung over one shoulder – yes Master Gallivant I’m talking about you – and weight is distributed evenly meaning less strain on your body. They also leave your hands free which is a real boon when you’re trying to carry vast amounts of luggage – yes […]
If you’re looking for a last minute getaway over the next couple of weeks, consider Iceland, where the chances of a dazzling Northern Lights experience are higher than usual. The technical bit, according to Saevar Helgi Bragason, one of Iceland’s most renowned astronomers… “Earlier this month a large coronal hole on the sun faced the […]
Iceland really is a bizarre place. I remember gazing at it from the air as my plane descended and immediately clocking how different and ‘other worldly’ it felt – yet it’s less than a three hour flight from the UK. Take the kids and you can even give yourself a pat on the back for […]
How miserable is this weather?? It’s not too late to book your escape to balmy climes for February half term. Here are some of our favourites with availability from i-escape Kids Collection: Rock the Kasbah Richard Branson’s five star Kasbah Tamadot, deep in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, is usually an adult only affair…except during school hols […]
Only 9 days to go until Christmas. Yikes. How did that happen? If, like me, you’ve still not done all your pressie shopping, here are a few ideas for anyone who likes travelling – and that’s all of us, right? For those who love the great outdoors My past experience with microfibre towels – the […]
Desperate to see the Northern Lights? Well there’s never any guarantee, no matter how much you spend on a holiday. However you can increase your chances by doing the following: 1. Make sure you go North, preferably within the Arctic Circle. 2. Time it right – October to March is the most likely time for […]
I’ve been to the Algarve. Well, when I say I have been, what I actually mean is that I’ve been to one of those faceless five star country club style resorts. To be fair, it was very nice – all immaculate beaches, manicured lawns, golf courses, and a re-creation of an old Portuguese village square. […]