With most of our team residing in the United Kingdom when not traveling, we know this country very well. There is so much more to discover in England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland than just the usual tourist haunts (although they are amazing too, just a little more crowded).
In our blog posts, you’ll find guides and information on the more under-the-radar destinations such as Cheshire, the Isle of Man, and Lincolnshire, as well as the popular spots such as London, Edinburgh, The Cotswolds, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. We’ve also thrown in guides on where to find the best boutique hotels, beautiful places and romantic places, too!
One of the most popular places to visit “up North” and with good reason, this fiercely proud and historic county is also known for its unspoiled rugged beauty. It’s an area filled with charm and … Read more
As well as being huge London fans we are also very proud to call the city home, so after many hours exploring the UK capital we have selected our collective favourite cool, unique and trendy London hotels…
Like many places in the Northern Hemisphere the United Kingdom has a lot to offer when it comes to stunning unspoilt countryside, beautiful landscapes, and scenic views of the change of leaves during the autumn … Read more
If there’s one thing the British know how to do – and do well – it’s winter. For the outdoor types, that same cold drizzle and biting wind that makes the cities seem so grey at times can also give the rugged countryside a real dramatic kick – and the cold means that for those who can’t be doing with soggy sandwiches are well catered for as well…
Unless you are escaping to a desert island for the whole of December, Christmas shopping is pretty much unavoidable but if your local shops just aren’t going to cut it this year (and you don’t want to rely on the post!), then why not use our guide to head out to the best shopping locations in the UK? Pre-Christmas sales are not uncommon now so search around for some real bargains…
Devon is the darling of SouthWest beloved of many a staycationer, and with good reason, this gorgeous county offers a huge variety of scenery including mysterious misty moors, storybook habour villages, long stretches of gorgeous … Read more
England’s western extremity is blessed with some of the finest beaches and most unspoilt coastline in the country. From surfing to sampling the culinary creations of a celebrity chef, there’s no shortage of things to do in the ancient Celtic kingdom….
Elegant, handsome, and utterly charming, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath is one of those cities you cannot help but fall in love with. The much loved historic spa town nestled just It’s home … Read more
Despite the traffic and the crowds, London is surprisingly green – it actually has more parks and open areas than any other city of a similar size. You don’t have to go far in London to be surrounded by wide open green spaces and although most people head usually for the central Hyde Park, there are many other places to get your fresh air fix.
Liverpool, Merseyside… in my opinion one of the most underrated cities in the UK. For years it has struggled to shake off a bad reputation and I think it’s finally, belatedly happening. Liverpool is my … Read more
One of the most famously beautiful places to visit in England, this protected area is so-called due to the resident cottages being made from the very distinctive honey-coloured Cotswold stone. The Cotswolds is the kind … Read more
Famous for its tailless cats, its historic language, its striking flag, for being the motorcycle racing capital of the world, and its reputation for doing its own thing, the Isle of Man is possibly one … Read more