Living in West Somerset where there is a dearth of veggie restaurants, it’s a delight to visit a place like Brighton where you’ll discover a plethora of eateries offering nothing but vegetarian and vegan dishes. My family and I sampled several on a recent trip to Sussex’s city by the sea and elegant Food for [...]
The YHA has hostels in some pretty decent settings and Brighton is no exception. In fact, it’s a perfect location, just across from the beach and the entrance to the city’s Grade II listed pier; and if that wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, it’s within walking distance of the main tourist attractions and shops, [...]
It’s among Bristol’s premier tourist attractions and the recipient of numerous awards, so high on your agenda if visiting this fine city should be Brunel’s wonderful SS Great Britain. The ship was launched in 1843 and travelled around the world 32 times. Its working life ended in 1933 but this vast vessel didn’t return home [...]
If you’re visiting Bristol and fancy a sumptuous lunch, dinner, snack or just a drink while enjoying equally fine views, pop along to the Bordeaux Quay. Situated in the city’s fashionable Waterfront zone, it boasts first-class views of the harbourside so try and grab a table by the tall windows. The white-walled building is [...]
If you’ve got a spare 40 minutes while exploring Bristol, hop aboard a bright yellow and blue ferry for a trip around the city’s waterways. The charming Bristol Ferry Boats ply their trade from the City Centre, next to the Watershed, and head in two different directions: out towards Temple Meads or past Baltic Wharf [...]
The Bristol – part of The Doyle Collection, a group of eight luxury hotels located in five cities in Ireland, UK and the States – has many merits, as my family and I discovered when we stayed one night in January 2016. One of its main selling points is the prime location. Edging the harbourside [...]
If you’re heading to the Cotswolds and looking for a child-friendly place to stay where delicious meals are dished up and a welcome smile greets you the moment you arrive, then try The Priory Inn. Situated in the thriving market town of Tetbury, the inn is owned by Dave and Tanya Kelly, who’ve worked in [...]
On a recent press trip, I sampled Holiday Extras’ airport parking at Gatwick North Terminal. The booking confirmation for the long-stay car park arrived swiftly and the directions/instructions were clear and easy to follow. On arrival, my car registration was recognised at the barrier (not always the case at airport car parks) and I found [...]
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in the Lake District’s most beautiful corner – well, that’s my opinion – then look no further than Hassness Country House, run by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. This grand, white-walled manor-styled property is the jewel in the operator’s wide-ranging portfolio. It’s easy to see why because it has much [...]
It’s extremely rare that I settle down to write a review with nothing but positives to report. However much I’ve enjoyed a visit to an attraction, hotel or restaurant, there is usually something, however small, where I can offer some constructive criticism in the hope that the proprietor can improve their customers’ experience. But I’ve [...]
