The January blues don’t have to be endured. Plan well, and it’s an option that can be smartly avoided with a quick trip – even if it’s not a case of chasing the sun around the world, a mini staycation can be a restorative break from the norm. So just...
As thoughts return to the mass return to work, there’s only one surefire way to get rid of the January blues: to book yourself a holiday. We’re already spoilt for choice, and in 2017, the thriving and ever-changing tourism market sees another shift as a slew of new offerings tempt...
We take a girlie break at the DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London. With Christmas in the air and a family feeling dominating, I decided it would be apt to whisk my older and lovelier sis away for a night for some quality girlie time. Our destination was...
Perhaps even more than the big day itself, the lead up to Christmas provides us with enough excitement to last us the year. That's certainly true with a visit to a Christmas market or two, which is why we took a trip to mainland Europe, the spiritual home of Christmas...
Canada’s reputation precedes it: it’s the world’s capital of cool as proved by the most awesome Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. It’s so unhomophobic it’s progressed from being gay-friendly to gay-neutral, it’s pumped money into its arts and culture, it has America’s amenities and Europe’s refinement, it gave us Drake, and...
Brand new for summer 2016 is The Sheep, handily located on Sheep Street, the main road of Stow on the Wold. The Gloucestershire village is typical of the Cotswolds in that there's as many cute cafes as people. Which, in this case, is quite a lot. Curious to check out...
With Glasto diehards now making their way homwards, it's official: festival season has begun in earnest. There's plenty to keep us occupied at home, but if music plus sun is your dream holiday, here are six of the festivals in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Nos Alive Algés Promenade, Lisbon;...
For a reason unbeknownst to us, Portugal is a hotbed for spa hotels. Probably more than any country in Europe per capita, there are swathes of luxury retreats with promises of R'n'R, coming away a new person, and stepping away from the hustle and bustle of the world. We want...
by Rosie Benson, travel writer Thought Scottish cuisine stopped at haggis and deep-fried Mars bars? Think again. In recent years Scotland has been transforming its culinary culture, with Glasgow, its largest city, leading the way. This year sees the launch of Glasgow’s first restaurant festival; a month long celebration of local produce and businesses, giving restaurateurs the chance to showcase their most mouth-watering creations. At TLE, our epicuriosity knows...