The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are the words ‘tranquillity’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. The breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking. This exquisitely designed holiday home is…
Waterfalls in the North West of Ireland
The north west of Ireland can boast some great waterfalls, with high annual rainfall these waterfalls in Ireland are often flowing wildly and offer great viewing—and the perfect photo—opportunities. Often paired with great walking trails, these waterfalls in Ireland give a great glimpse of the Irish countryside at its best as well as offering the…
Hotel Review: Middle Eight, Covent Garden, London
Middle Eight Hotel shimmers on Great Queen Street, especially when the sun is out and its rays bounce off its beige exterior. Inside it is a piece of delightful architectural artwork and the theme is music. The name Middle Eight refers to a musical section in a song, a sort of bridge from one part…
Q&A: Is my passport valid? How much time do I need on my passport to be valid for travel?
Q: How much time do I need on my passport to be valid for travel? A: Passport validity has become a bain for British travellers because there is no globally approved time. What is considered to be valid depends on where you go. Since BREXIT, the rules for British travellers have changed as Britain is…
Hotel Review: Tylney Hall Hotel, Hook, Hampshire, England
It’s a longish, well-manicured, tree-lined winding driveway leading to the imposing Victorian, Grade II listed Tyney Hall hotel. The former stately home of Lord Windlesham and then Lord Rotherwick once served as the HQ of a shipping line, after which Tylney Hall became a school. Eventually, in 1985 it became a hotel. The interior is…
8 Day Sicily Itinerary
Sicily is of course a part of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean with a host of attractions that make it famous. This stunning island is one of the twenty regions of Italy and is famous for such things as Mount Etna, The Roman Theatre of Taormina, as well as the bustling…
Can a plant-based diet be nutritious, tasty and satisfying? Balance Box says it can. We give it a go.
It was quite an incredible sight, those boxes full of colour promising four days’ worth of ready-to-eat nutritiously balanced food. And all plant-based. The company Balance Box says their meals are prepared by chefs without meat, dairy, or other animal products, and delivered nationwide to your doorstep. Plant-based Balance Box founder Jennifer Irvine is deeply passionate about…
Tui cancels holidays to Sri Lanka
The Foreign Office is advising against leisure travel to Sri Lanka after a series of violent protests and civil unrest broke out on its streets. Holiday company TUI has cancelled all holidays up to and including 31 May 2022, to the beleaguered country. The island nation is experiencing the worst economic crisis since its independence…
Where to eat, drink, sleep & sightsee, with style, in Sydney, Australia
Born and bred in Sydney and as co-founder and director of bohemian-luxe fashion label We Are Kindred, Lizzie Renkert’s signature look is inspired by the natural beauty of Harbour City. Renkert said. “As a born and bred Sydney girl, my home city is by far my favourite place. I still feel a wave of pride…
Emilia Romagna, in the north of Italy, offers ancient villages, spiritual gardens and oases by the sea.
When all you want is a place to be mindful, the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna may have what you seek – centuries-old abbeys, protected oases by the sea, ancient villages, renaissance libraries and spiritual gardens. Featuring sea, mountains and charming towns, Emilia Romagna is the perfect off-the-beaten-track region for visitors to slow down,…