Perched high above a seemingly never-ending stretch of golden sand on the rocky North Devon coast sits a gem of a hotel. Paula and I were fortunate to experience three nights at the Saunton Sands Hotel and would return like a shot, so impressed were we with every aspect of our stay. As the Saunton Sands’ glossy brochure states, this is “the hotel with everything” and no truer words were written.
Recently, we enjoyed a short break in Wroclaw and, wow, what a city! Situated on the Oder River in western Poland, it boasts, among other attractions, a fab Market Square edged by elegant, colourful townhouses, restaurants and cafes, the country’s second oldest botanical garden and myriad bridges. In fact, with over 100 bridges it’s no wonder Wroclaw is nicknamed “The Venice of Poland”.
This beautiful city in western Poland is an ideal destination for a city break, as we at Travellowdown discovered a few months ago. The country’s fourth largest city has lots of things to do and all the essential ingredients needed to keep you occupied during your few days away. Here are six must-dos to [...]
If you’re visiting Krakow on business or pleasure, you won’t find a better hotel than the Hilton Garden Inn – it’s a delightful place where service with a smile is evident throughout. I visited for three nights in September 2014 and couldn’t have felt more welcome. From the staff at reception to the waiters and [...]
