It’s the city that never sleeps and the capital that has something for everyone, whether you’re a foodie, a cocktail connoisseur or a vintage-store hunter. Although to really get a feel of New York, head straight out of the tourist zones and explore the local neighbourhoods instead….
Pin it Forward – Pinterest UK launch
We’re big fans of Pinterest, and it’s great to hear that they’ve just officially launched here in the UK. You might already be using Pinterest, but if not, it’s a great resource for collecting and organising images of the things you love…
10 different types of safaris to try in Africa
The word safari conjures all kinds of imagery, from the sweeping plains of the savannah and huge herds of animals to Africa’s big cats stalking their prey. However, there’s a lot more to a safari than this surface vision, dig a little deeper and you will discover safari is very much a blanket term for a variety of different things….
Liming in St Vincent: conquering La Soufriere
We’re back from our incredible trip to Saint Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG) as part of Liming Live week, and we’re now fully versed in the Caribbean art of liming – taking in cocktails, sunshine, swimming and sightseeing. As guests of the Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Tourist Authority we knew we were in for a great time, though there was one mountainous challenge to start the week…
The most beautiful beaches in Florida, USA
The Sunshine State is known for its beautiful beaches, whether you want to surf in the azure seas, bask under the glorious rays, hunt for seashells, build castles from the soft shimmering sand or indulge in some watersports, there is something for everyone’s tastes…
15 of the most beautiful villages in Europe for travel snobs
Almost everyone loves a pretty village, you know a place where the houses are impossibly perfect and time just seems to stand still. Well luckily Europe has plenty. From dreamy fishing villages to tiny fortified towns, here are our favourite picturesque villages in Europe guaranteed to impress your travel snob friends…
Mountains and fondue – exploring Zermatt, Switzerland
Getting as far away from the constant noise and activity of a major city as possible sounds like many holidaymakers’ idea of heaven, but can a small but picturesque town high up in the Swiss Alps that doesn’t accommodate cars offer that much-prized isolation and peace?
Exploring Perth – one of the world’s most livable cities
While most visitors head to Sydney and the East Coast, more isolated Western Australia can get overlooked. Quieter and arguably with just as much to offer –possibly even more – Australia’s Western state is home to gorgeous coastline, ruggedly beautiful national parks and some vibrant, cosmopolitan cities. Its capital, Perth, also ranked very highly in a survey of the world’s most liveable cities….
A perfect Crete road trip itinerary
There are many reasons why people are drawn to the largest (and arguably the most beautiful) of the Greek islands, the main highlights being the interesting culture, weather and diversity of stunning scenery. Crete has an endless supply of glorious beaches and devastatingly clear seas, bustling cities and modernities.
Top 10 of the best places to eat in New York
New York scores highly on most people’s favourite city lists. The food is pretty good too. From trendy Soho to Brooklyn Bridge, here is our guest writer’s list of New York eateries in 10 bites…