Thought the Maldives was all sun, sea and sand? Well it is - but there's also plenty more to it. A unique phenomenon, there's aspects of the Indian Ocean that many guide books, travel tales and Pinterest boards often miss out, from its official no-booze status to the icky truth...

Hilton's newest London offering is in SE1, an area regenerating thanks to the culture draw of the South Bank. Drawing on influences from its history and surroundings, the hotel contains 292 rooms plus a swimming pool, gym, corporate facilities, a ballroom holding up to 700 guests, a rustic bar and an...

by Rosie Benson We all know how it goes: turkey is in the oven, potatoes are roasting, relatives are bickering and soon enough war is declared over the TV remote. Or perhaps your Christmas day is nothing like that (mine). We all have our own various weird and wonderful ways...

New research has found Britain's best value destination - and it's *drum roll* Great Yarmouth. Yes, the traditional seaside town offers more than deckchairs and ice creams. It's also the most affordable destination, according to a survey by holidaylettings.co.uk. The coastal Norfolk town faced stiff competition from the likes of Bridlington, Pickering and...

With Christmas approaching,  holidaymakers can look forward to a wintery wonderland across Europe and beyond. Better still, some of the best holiday deals can be found during the winter period so there's plenty left to spend on Christmas shopping. We've put together some of our fave places for Europe's famous...

Cyclists will adore Serbia. Not only is the main cities open to cyclists on the road, but amenities for mountain bikers is on the up as the sport grows in popularity. There are marked cycle routes on most of Serbia's well known mountain areas like Kopaonik, Zlatibor and Stara Planina,...

Canary Wharf. The beating, high-rise heart of financial London, complete with expertly thought-out amenities, artisan food trucks and carefully-placed art 'for character'. If the food trucks don't take your fancy, nor the chain restaurants, there's a new option in town just a 10-minute walk away (or a 15-minute walk in circles and...

By Jack Peat, Editor of The London Economic  Wakefield Kirkgate is the worst station in Britain. At least, it was in 2009 when the then Secretary of State for Transport minister Lord Adonis visited it after a rape, a serious assault and several robberies took place there, including a brutal...

It seemed like a good idea at the time, the 7am VCE – LGW flight. Other people I knew were doing it, and it was so cheap, what was the worst that could happen? Well I’ve come through the other side, perhaps to tell everyone: DON’T DO IT KIDS. To...