Honest travel reviews and all the lowdown on accommodation, theme parks, attractions, places to eat, destinations for when you’re travelling alone or with family.
Meet the Team
Hi, I’m Richard Webber, professional journalist, husband and father. Along with my wife, Paula, and children, Hollie and Peter, we travel to places around the world and review them here on Travel Lowdown.
I’ve been a journalist for around 20 years, writing for – among others – the Daily/Sunday Express, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, Woman’s Weekly, Woman’s Own, Woman and a host of other national publications. I’ve also written several books, including the popular Best Walks on Exmoor.
One aspect of journalism I particularly enjoy is travel writing. But it’s not just me who enjoys travelling and exploring new places, the whole family does, and many of our adventures are documented on this site.
Travellowdown has something for everyone. But being parents of two children, many of the reviews are family-orientated. We want to show that travelling with kids, whether they’re infants or teenagers, can be a fun-filled experience.
Latest Articles & Reviews
With Christmas upon us, relaxing with a sumptuous red wine or, for that matter, a refreshing white is the perfect tipple for the festive period. But, to be honest, delicious wine is welcome any [...]
Despite measuring just nine miles by five, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands as well as the archipelago’s southernmost isle. A self-governing dependency of the UK, it has much to offer visitors. [...]
Funchal - Madeira's capital - has some fine restaurants but a "must" whenever we visit is the sublime Il Basilico. Owned by the successful PortoBay Hotels & Resorts, it's one of several eateries the [...]
For many years, Hestercombe has been one of those “must go there one day” destinations. You know the kind of places: you drive by the signpost fairly regularly but have always got somewhere else you [...]
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Latest Reviews
5 Things to See & Do in Jersey in 2025
Despite measuring just nine miles by five, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands as well as the archipelago’s southernmost isle. A self-governing dependency of the UK, it has much to offer visitors. [...]
Il Basilico – Funchal
Funchal - Madeira's capital - has some fine restaurants but a "must" whenever we visit is the sublime Il Basilico. Owned by the successful PortoBay Hotels & Resorts, it's one of several eateries the [...]
Hestercombe
For many years, Hestercombe has been one of those “must go there one day” destinations. You know the kind of places: you drive by the signpost fairly regularly but have always got somewhere else you [...]
4 Favourite Places for Pizza on Jersey & Guernsey
Heading to Jersey and Guernsey? Fancy visiting a decent eatery which dishes up fab pizzas? If so, here are some of our recommendations... JERSEY PizzaExpress Any visit to Jersey must include a visit to [...]
Interview with Patrick Burke, managing director/owner of The Atlantic Hotel
I’ve been fortunate enough to stay at this wonderful hotel which is, quite simply, pure luxury. Whenever I return, I’m relieved to see that it has retained its timeless elegance, staff still firmly believe in [...]
Watersmeet Hotel – Woolacombe
This fabulous boutique hotel on the outskirts of Woolacombe in North Devon has recently been crowned Best Waterside Hotel 2024 by Condé Nast Johansen’s. As soon as you experience an overnight stay here, you’ll understand [...]
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DELICIOUS WINES FROM by AMAZON
With Christmas upon us, relaxing with a sumptuous red wine or, for that matter, a refreshing white is the perfect tipple for the festive period. But, to be honest, delicious wine is welcome any [...]
Interview with Patrick Burke, managing director/owner of The Atlantic Hotel
I’ve been fortunate enough to stay at this wonderful hotel which is, quite simply, pure luxury. Whenever I return, I’m relieved to see that it has retained its timeless elegance, staff still firmly believe in [...]
Exmoor Coaster – Watchet to Lynmouth via Minehead & Porlock
If you want an open-top bus ride you’ll remember for the rest of your life, jump aboard the Exmoor Coaster. Running from the harbour town of Watchet to picturesque Lynmouth, via Minehead and Porlock, you’ll [...]
