Crowned the capital of Wales in 1955, Cardiff attracted over 18 million visitors last year and it’s easy to see why. It has much to offer all ages and once you’ve sampled the city yourself, chances are you’ll be chomping at the bit for more. I visited with my wife and two children, aged 13 [...]
It may only be a short distance from the mainland – around four miles – but taking a break on the Isle of Wight is like entering another world, one devoid of the stresses and strains of everyday life; it’s a place where the clock seemingly ticks a little slower, as we discovered on a [...]
If you’re one of the millions who can’t get enough of the Time Lord, you’ll love the BBC's Doctor Who Experience, situated on the vibrant waterfront of Cardiff’s Mermaid Quay. But you don’t have to be a die-hard fan to enjoy what is described as an interactive journey which “takes visitors on a spectacular adventure [...]
The sun beats down from a cloudless sky, the aquamarine water breaks gently over the white sandy beach stretching into the distance. I could have been whiling away the hours on an exclusive Mediterranean beach but, no, my family and I were relaxing at the exquisite Sandbanks Hotel, just around the bay in Poole, Dorset. [...]
I guess most people searching for an airport parking “Meet and Greet” service ask themselves the same questions: “Will they be efficient?”, “Will they be on time?”, “Are the instructions straight forward?”, “Is the price competitive?” and “Is it right on the airport terminal’s doorstep?” These are the questions I asked before booking Meteor Parking’s [...]
After sampling an airport parking “Meet and Greet” service, like the one offered by Holiday Extras at a host of UK airports, you’ll find it hard settling for anything less. Car parking queues and that mad rush with myriad suitcases to try and catch the transfer bus will be things of the past. As Holiday [...]
When you think of the northern segment of Wales, chances are it’s the rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park that spring to mind. Well, that’s understandable, they’re outstandingly beautiful and it’s a part of the country well worth exploring. But there is another area – equally inviting and attractive – you should plan to [...]
If you’re booking a hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden’s attractive second city, and searching for a "room with a view", then look no further than the swish Upper House. It might sound rather bizarre, but this exclusive hotel is built atop another: the middle tower of Gothia Towers, which boasts over 700 rooms, five popular bars/restaurants [...]
When you pay extra for an airport parking “Meet and Greet” service you expect not only efficiency and simplicity but to be right on the airport terminal’s doorstep, too. Well, that’s what you get with Purple Parking - arguably the UK's largest airport car parking operator, serving 19 key airport car parks across the UK. I [...]
Talk about a room with a view! Ours at the contemporary, waterside St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff was unbeatable, boasting not only floor-to-ceiling windows but a large wrap-round balcony, too. So, whatever the weather, you’re in for a treat. (c) Richard Webber My family and I spent a weekend in [...]
