Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in guests travelling from Cumbria, Northumberland and Surrey for a milestone birthday celebration and the search becomes more challenging still. Wressle Grange Farmhouse, available through Premier Cottages, answered the brief: a beautiful period house that sleeps up…

By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on September 17, 2025 Chukotka is Russia’s most remote region and the easternmost point of Eurasia. It’s an intriguing land whose ancient traditions have been shaped by the large presence of whales, walruses and reindeers, animals that feature in local folklore, songs, music, customs, cuisine, and daily…

New Zealand’s reputation as one of the best destinations in the world to view the night sky is well established. From sleeping under the stars in a glass capsule at the Lindis, a billion-star dining experience at Mt Cook Lakeside retreat, experiencing a Wanaka starset on a private lake cruise, to a starlight soak at…

A new gourmet philosophy has debuted on Zanzibar’s exclusive Bawe Island, designed to pamper guests and tantalise their tastebuds through an exciting culinary journey. Bawe’s exclusive dine-around formula invites guests to enjoy a variety of à la carte dining options, serving up both international and local dishes, in stunning locations dotted all around the beautiful…

There’s nothing like Sweden in the summer. Light hangs in the air for hours, boats nose through island-studded bays, and cafés spill onto sidewalks as Swedes take advantage of the fleeting warm weather.  With so much of the year spent in the cold and dark, the never-ending light that summer brings does not go to…

Crystal Serenity, from Crystal Cruises, is a 740 berth uber-luxurious cruise ship. Featuring bars, casino, cinema, gym, library, nightclub, shops, swimming pool, spa, theatre, computer university at sea and much, much more. A floating paradise of education, fun, leisure and wellness.  Serenity’s first-class facilities put many a city to shame. Guests look forward to a…

Your weekends feel so hectic. It is high time to leave the work and plan a weekend trip to get some respite. For such a trip, I prefer a Caribbean island. This isn’t your normal vacation where you run around all the time. Instead, you can ditch your phone for something much better. You’ll find…

Are you a British Airways Avios collector planning to redeem your points on short-haul European flights? Whilst it’s an easy choice when it comes to choosing between an Economy or Business Class redemption when you’re flying long-haul – the answer is clearly Business Class – things get a little murkier when you’re deciding which short-haul…

For travellers who are drawn to the Himalayas, there is a certain magic in Uttarakhand. This is a region where the landscape itself seems to invite reflection, and where the sacred Ganges flows through Rishikesh, a town known worldwide for yoga, meditation and spiritual discovery. To the visitor seeking luxury wellness, Uttarakhand offers much more…

Student travel can be exciting… but when combined with online classes and freelance gigs it quickly turns chaotic. Good time management serves as a student’s compass to stay on course and on target. In the first few days on the road, learners often discover that free Wi-Fi is not always free and that local attractions…