Having spent virtually all my life living on the coast probably explains why I adore hotels which sit – literally – at the water’s edge. So, my stay at the brilliant white Christchurch Harbour Hotel got off to a good start when I saw the view it enjoys: out across Mudeford Quay to Hengistbury [...]
A collective gasp greeted the shoal of brightly-coloured fish gliding into view. Peering through the glass-bottomed boat, the translucent emerald green water afforded a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious underwater world. We viewed shipwrecks and were treated to a majestic display from schools of `dolphin swimming nearby before Neptunus, a yellow boat aptly named after [...]
You don’t have to be a chocoholic to enjoy a day out at Cadbury World but it certainly helps! I took my family to this premier attraction for the first time last week and had a wonderful time – and not just because ample supplies of chocolate bars were dished out at regular intervals. [...]
If you get the chance, spend a weekend in Blackpool – you won’t be disappointed. In fact, I’d modify that statement by saying that you must make time to visit this north-western holiday resort. I visited with my wife and two children, aged eleven and five. Based in Somerset, it was our first time and, boy, didn’t [...]
With heat stinging my face and sweat streaming from seemingly every pore of my body, I took solace in the knowledge that apparently saunas help banish life’s stresses. You can’t visit Finland, home of the sauna, without sampling what has been an integral part of life here for over 2,000 years. And that’s what I [...]
It’s one of Bristol’s premier attractions and no visit to the city is complete without spending time here. I’m talking about Bristol Aquarium where you literally come face-to-face with thousands of glorious sea creatures – everything from sharks and stingrays to octopus and seahorses. I visited with my two children – aged five and eleven [...]
The trouble with the Thrill Hopper Ticket, which allows two adults and two under 12s entry into four of Staffordshire’s funtastic attractions, is knowing which to visit first. Costing £142.50, the money-saving ticket runs between March and October each year and can save around £90 compared to what you would pay at the gate. Tickets [...]
When it comes to picking a hotel in the glorious Lake District you’re spoilt for choice. What that means is that hotels have to work harder to find a way of standing out from the crowd. Nowadays, the discerning visitor wants a little more for their hard-earned money, not simply a comfy bed and a [...]
People say that first impressions can be misleading and, yes, that can sometimes be the case. But in my experience, they’re generally an accurate sign of what one can expect when it comes to choosing a hotel, B&B, apartment or, in this case, holiday park. First Impressions of White Cross [...]
If you visit Madeira’s capital, Funchal, don’t leave without experiencing the delights of dining at Riso, an exquisite restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean where rice dishes from around the world are served – even for dessert! Eating at Riso Restaurant, with its cliff-top terrace and indoor seating for those very rare cool Madeiran days, is [...]
