Love food? Love the Lake District? The explosion of the Lake District’s food scene means you can enjoy both. When the Lake District first became a visitor attraction, tourists came to see its rugged scenery, to experience a wilderness that other parts of England seemed to have lost. The dramatic landscape has largely been preserved,…
The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Lake District, England
A restored historic coaching inn, the Black Bull, Sedbergh retains many original architectural features and has one of the top restaurants in Cumbria. Husband and wife team James Ratcliffe and Nina Matsunaga bought The Black Bull in 2018 when it was derelict, having been severely damaged by flooding in 2015. They have lovingly restored this…
British Airways workers at Heathrow voted to strike this summer
The BA strikes could go ahead as early as July 8th. Seven hundred British Airways workers at London’s Heathrow airport have overwhelmingly voted to strike says the GMB and United unions. The walk-out is likely to happen during the peak school summer holidays and will include ground handling and check-in staff. The actual dates will…
Where to go Surfing in Cornwall and Devon
The Atlantic Highway is a snaking road of asphalt, that cuts through natural beauty and connects Devon and Cornwall. But did you know about the places to go surfing in Cornwall and Devon? Purveyors who deal in boards, wax and waves can be seen gunning up and down this highway, wild eyed and frothing at…
What There is to See and Do in Split, Croatia
Not only the gateway to the Croatian Islands, Split is also one of the most lively cities on the Adriatic and well worth a visit in its own right. For far too long, Split has been a place that people pass through before they catch a ferry to the islands. Yet it’s Croatia’s second city…
Heathrow Airport asks airlines departing from Terminals 2 & 3 to cancel 10 per cent of flights
Heathrow airport has requested airlines operating at Terminals 2 and 3 to cancel 10 per cent of flights after hundreds of passengers were left waiting for over three hours to collect their luggage with no explanation. The airport also suggested that airlines could consolidate flights rather than cancel by moving passengers on to other flights…
Britain’s biggest rail strike in 30 years is about to take place from midnight tonight: What you need to know.
80 per cent of Britain’s rail services will stop running when staff walk out on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 June 2022. Three 24-hour walkouts by 40,000 Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members, including signallers, maintenance and train staff, will start just after midnight on Tuesday morning causing travel chaos for commuters…
Best things to do in Nice, France
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera, a glamorous collection of towns and cities that line the south coast of France. The French Riviera, otherwise known as the Cote d’Azur, attracts visitors from all over the world, and Nice is no exception. Nice boasts a long stretch of beautiful coastline with unobstructed views out…
Maslina Resort, Hvar, Croatia
A sophisticated low rise luxury resort, hidden in the trees, on the shores of the Adriatic, near the quiet town of Stari Grad, on the island of Hvar. Hvar is one of those gems of the Adriatic, pine trees, deep blue sea with craggy hills and Venetian villages. It’s passed through the hands of Greeks,…
Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Luxuriously furnished surrounded by lush gardens, Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden is a most charming hotel. The first 5-star luxury hotel in the Canaries, the Botánico, is a lush sanctuary set in tropical gardens with an exotic spa. This is an elegant, relaxed and welcoming hotel, with charming staff and a traditional ambience.…