While not as boundless as the ocean nor as free-flowing as a river, lakes present a more serene experience. Because of their tranquility, many lake towns offer a unique appeal. Across the country, from California to New York, lake towns provide residents with lower stress levels, recreational activities, and improved mental health. And amongst the…
Hotel Review – Lefay Resort & Spa, Lake Garda, Italy
With dramatic lake views but set high above the crowded shore, Lefay Resort & Spa is the best place to stay in Lake Garda. 3 In summertime the Italian Lakes are without doubt one of Europe’s most popular destinations as tourists leave the cities behind in favour of the cooler mountain air and the chance…
Slovenia: A guide to Lake Bled
Lake Bled is a European gem, surrounded by a forest and nestled below the snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps. A landscape that has escaped from the pages of a fairy tale. Slovenia’s Lake Bled is a glacial lake fringed by a pretty town, also called Bled. A medieval castle balances on top of the…
A Foodie’s Guide to the Lake District
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…
A Guide to the Ski Resorts in Lake Tahoe
With 300 to 500 inches of snow covering the mountains each year, you won’t be surprised to find many great ski resorts in Lake Tahoe. Tucked into the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Lake Tahoe is a year-round adventure vacation destination, however, it’s probably best known as an iconic ski region. It’s home to a Winter…
This hotel on a green mission in Lake District has unveiled carbon neutral stay ahead of COP26
Victorian House Hotel in Grasmere in the Lake District has teamed up with Lancaster University’s Innovation Catalyst on a mission to make Cumbria greener by 2037 and ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow at the end of this month. The hotel has launched a ‘CO2 Free’ package so…
