Holiday Planning, Travel Tips & Advice
We recently headed out to Rome for a 4 night city break and after the usual deliberation over where to stay we settled on booking the Independent Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel location The hotel is located[…]
There’s something incredibly alluring about waterfalls isn’t there? Perhaps it’s the size of them? The force of the water? Maybe even how the waterfall sits within its surroundings? Whatever the draw you can all but guarantee that if there’s one[…]
Death Valley National Park certainly isn’t the first place you would think of when it comes to artistry and colour. Instead it conjures up thoughts of a hot, dry and arid landscape that is sandy with perhaps a few green[…]
San Francisco offers many attractions for tourists including the likes of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39. Some might even say that the famous hills are a tourist attraction however mark my words, the novelty of those[…]
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) on the west coast of California is something I simply cannot recommend highly enough – the views, freedom and sense of adventure that it offers are incredible. There are so many beautiful places to[…]
Not too long ago I got married and headed out to the USA for a 3 week honeymoon. Flying to the states from the UK the first stop was at Washington D.C. on the east coast. I’ve always been a[…]
When heading to Rome for a city break there are a number of ‘must see’ destinations within the city and The Pantheon is certainly one of them. Completed by Emperor Hadrian around 126 AD The Pantheon originated as a Roman[…]
When in Iceland there are a number of things that you can expect to see with ice, mountains and volcanoes being the obvious choices. Combine them all together on your itinerary however and in Iceland you will be on your[…]
New York City is one of those destinations where these is an almost endless list of places to visit for both first time and returning visitors. This means that you’re unlikely to find enough time to visit everything in one[…]
Viva Las Vegas! What an incredibly different city Las Vegas is. It’s somewhere where you can indulge in just about anything you desire, consume alcohol in the streets, gamble until you’re broke and see some of the world’s biggest stars[…]
Sicily, Italy’s stunning southern island is a paradise for all types of traveller. Whether you are looking for white sandy beaches with turquoise waters, adventure and active volcanoes, historical landmarks, beautiful nature or bustling cities and local street markets –[…]
Thailand has so much to offer tourists it’s hard to know where is worth visiting. One thing is all but guaranteed during your visit to the coast however and that is a boat trip. With exotic beaches and islands you[…]
There’s no denying that Jasper National Park is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. With mountainous landscapes, crystal clear lakes and an abundance of wildlife you’ll be hard pressed to find a reason not to love things[…]
There are many things that the UK is good at, pomp and ceremony certainly spring to mind, however something which we Brits are especially proud of are the historic and beautiful stately homes and gardens that are scattered across the[…]
Every now and then the temptation to spend that little bit more money to enhance your holiday gets the better of you and you subsequently sit and wonder whether you made a good decision. This was something that happened to[…]
When I’m booking my trips around the world, I always make sure that there’s somewhere nearby to seek adventure and get my heart racing. After all, what’s life without a little thrill-seeking?! I love nothing more than snorkelling in some[…]
If you are planning a trip to the California coast and want to see the sights and sounds of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills without the stress of driving, consider taking a bus tour around the city. That’s what[…]
One of the biggest wedding decisions you will need to make this year is where to head off to on your honeymoon. With the aisle walk complete and cringe-worthy dad dancing of the wedding night over you want to be[…]
When on holiday it can often get a little bit, well, “samey” when heading to the same pool or beach day after day. Now don’t get me wrong, if you’re a sun worshipper and that’s what you enjoy doing I’m[…]
Picking the perfect hotel to spend a few nights is always a little stressful. There’s the usual toss up between convenience of location vs price, traditional vs contemporary and whether or not to listen to the few bad experience reviews[…]