Travel

There are few places that are as alluring in the cold wintery months as they are in the summer, but the scenic area of the Cotswolds is one. With the thoughts of roaring fires, hearty meals and brisk walks too much to resist, myself and BFF Laila took a trip to check out two of its many hotels, and here’s our verdict. The area A short journey from the nearest town of Lechlade (or slightly longer car/bus/taxi ride from Swindon),...

As part of a weekend in the Costwolds, my pal Laila and I spent a night at The Plough Inn, a charming pub, restaurant and B&B in the small village of Kelmscott (population: 198). Our expectation was high as en route from Swindon train station, our taxi driver told us that Kate Moss was recently in, bringing none other than Liv Tyler with her. But do they give every patron the VIP treatment? We find out... The area Kelmscott is...

It’s the home of Rowntree and Terry’s; George Cadbury and Lewis Fry studied their trade there – no wonder York has a reputation as the spiritual capital of chocolate. So where better to go for a staycation with the sis? We’re the daughters of a cornershop owner, so we were reared on York’s finest: the likes of Aero, Kit Kat, Quality Streets and Yorkies. Bring it on, say we. That’s fighting talk, as we soon found out. Make no mistake,...

Ever thought about 'doing a Joey from Friends' and wearing all your clothes to avoid being check-in luggage fees? You're not the only one. Because that's actually happened. A survey by Norwegian Air of 50 London Gatwick ground staff has revealed the most bizarre attempts to avoid checking-in their hand baggage when their bag is oversized or overweight. The survey revealed the following top 10 ways in which passengers tried to get out of paying: A passenger wore three pairs of...

The only problem with a more accessible world is that our bucket list just keeps getting longer and longer. As tempting as it would be to slot in a holiday for every week of next year, but wary of budget etc, here are just some of the highlights on next year's calendar. Booking fingers at the ready? January: Aurora Borealis - Lapland You've probably seen pictures - where green, blue and purple hues dance across a pitch black sky - but trust us...

For millions of Brits, Christmas doesn't start until Chris Rea is blaring out and the journey home has commenced. New research has revealed more than half (56 per cent) of Brits say their festive excitement peaks on the journey home, with almost one in five expecting to hit the road on December 23rd to make it home for Christmas Eve. The study, commissioned by Audible, found that we are much more tolerant of queues when driving home for Christmas. Some 44 per...

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 about the soft, white sand. Having visited its beautiful shores, we've compiled just a few of its elements which might not be so obvious at first sight - so consider...

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 impressive restaurant. We spent an overnighter to see how it stands up to the Hilton brand, and also to eat a day’s worth of calories for breakfast. The area While...

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