This post was originally published on this siteLondon is full of things to see and do but some of my favourite places to visit in the city are the more unusual ones such as Eel Pie Island. Not many Londoners, let alone visitors, know about this private island in the
This post was originally published on this site“Et voila!” Announces our taxi driver, with justification, as we pull into the magnificent Kasbah d’Eau. A beach castle perched high above Morocco’s Atlantic coastline booked for our winter escape by Fleewinter. Fleewinter has put together our personalised programme of flight, transfer and
This post was originally published on this siteMy daughter has always loved pugs so it seemed only right that I take her to the CuppaPug Cafe London. Based in east London, this cosy cafe is a wonderful experience where you can hang out with a small herd of snorting, snuffling
This post was originally published on this siteIf you have ever looked at a map of the South Island and wondered where the scenery turns from beautiful to completely unreal, the answer is the Southern Lakes. Queenstown might be the draw card that brings you to the Southern Lakes, but
This post was originally published on this siteLondon is well-known for its many museums but there’s one museum that isn’t quite as famous as it should be. The Museum of Brands is a brilliant step back in time looking at the brands and companies that have helped to shape and
This post was originally published on this siteTeenagers, like toddlers, can sometimes be hard to please, especially when it comes to travel. The good news is, however, that London is a brilliant city for teens with so much to do, no matter what they are into. I have two teens (and an
This post was originally published on this siteA haven for locals and visitors for generations, The King’s Arms takes centre stage in the Lake District village of Hawkshead. The whitewashed walls of this 17th-century coaching inn are a picture postcard scene, whatever the Cumbrian weather happens to throw at you.
This post was originally published on this siteOn the shores of New Zealand’s fourth largest lake, surrounded by the Southern Alps and with a national park almost at the end of the street, Wānaka looks like a classic vacation town. In practice, it works far better as a base –
This post was originally published on this siteAfter a heady day in the wild African bush, beach or bustling city, there is something irresistibly indulgent about cooling off in a gorgeous swimming pool – or chilling with a glass of bubbles in a lovely hot tub or jacuzzi under the
This post was originally published on this siteLike many families in the UK we are massive fans of the Race Across the World television series. We have watched every episode of the hit BBC series, willing on our favourite teams to be the first to reach the final checkpoint as
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if, like me, you have yet to start your Christmas shopping then help is at hand! London is an incredible place to go shopping but it can feel overwhelming, particularly at Christmas time when
This post was originally published on this siteWith a three-hour drive from Johannesburg, Welgevonden’s ‘Big Five’ Tshwene Lodge is an inviting and accessible bush escape. A stay here offers an opportunity to ‘slow down’ and enjoy the rhythm of the wilderness. I spent three days embracing a slower pace in the
