The summer months are officially the quietest time for tourism in the village with many thinking only thinking of the Alps as a snowy winter sports playground and not much else. More fool them. Those in the know swap their skies for hiking boots…
The best beaches to visit in South East England
When the summer sun strikes it’s hard not to crave the sand between your toes or a fresh breeze of salty sea air. Forget packed airports, jammed roads and package holiday disappointments and head out to some of Britain’s best beaches instead. Here are 6 of our collective favourite beaches in South East England all handily accessible by Southeastern. No thinking required…
Top 15 of the most beautiful walks in the UK
If you are looking for new walking adventures to start off 2015, there are plenty of beautiful paths across the UK. From rugged coastline, wildflowers, cliffsides and peaks – you are spoiled for choice! All you need is your sense of adventure, a map and some walking shoes….
In BIG Pictures: a stormy day in Brighton, England
Winter is when the popular Sussex seaside town is arguably at its most atmospheric – especially on dark and stormy days. This is when the summer crowds which pack the wide pebble beach are replaced with crashing waves and howling gales which whip the sea into a foamy frenzy…
An autumn weekend in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Wales and autumn breaks aren’t always words that go together but when we were invited to try one of Premier Cottage’s award-winning farmhouse accommodation we decided to pack a bag full of waterproof clothes and brave the notoriously wet and wild Welsh October weather….
A-Z list of the best views in Britain (as voted by you)
Following a survey of several thousand Brits, Campsites UK has compiled a bucket list of everyone’s favourite views. From Cornwall to Scotland and everywhere in between, there’s something to inspire your next day trip, weekend break or camping holiday….
10 of the UK’s most spectacular views
Forget fish and chips, Buckingham Palace and chunky black cabs – they might be some of the first images to spring to mind when people think of taking a trip around the UK, but they’re nowhere near the most memorable…
In pictures: summer at Hampton Court Palace gardens
We feel very lucky to live down the road from one of the most impressive Royal Palaces in England. Although it hasn’t inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century, it was once Henry VIII’s favourite royal hangout and his intended bride Anne Boleyn apparently spent the equivalent of around 18 million pounds turning the residence into the palace of their dreams….
Les Misérables – a London VIP show and tour
I have a confession to make. Even though more than 60 million people worldwide have seen Les Miserables on stage and the recent film has turned it into an extraordinary cultural phenomenon, I still haven’t seen the show, the film or even read the book. It’s not to say I haven’t been curious though…
10 awesome London events to go this summer
With the summer already in full swing, you shouldn’t be missing out on any more fun. From cool open air movies to lazing around on a city beach, here’s our top picks for 10 awesome London events to go this summer…