Last Minute Travel Deals September 2020
Whether you are looking for a UK Staycation or a trip overseas, there are plenty of last minute travel deals September 2020 to be had. Travel Begins at 40 has…
Crathorne Hall Hotel: an Edwardian Delight
Mark Bibby Jackson ventures to Yorkshire to stay at Crathorne Hall hotel, an Edwardian stately home, with incredible views and a rich history, ideal for a UK staycation. Checking into…
Isabella Garofanelli: Luxury Travel on the Go
Travel Begins at 40 chats with Isabella Garofanelli who gave up a corporate job with a blue-chip multinational media company to travel the world full-time. The founder and CEO of…
Jamaica Holidays Revisited
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise return to the Caribbean to go on their Jamaica holidays and discover great Caribbean food, wonderful birdlife and the home of reggae. Some thirteen years…
Luxury Mexico Travel to Die For
Before the coronavirus pandemic stopped all travel, Eileen Wise goes on a trip of a lifetime discovering a side to Mexico travel well out of reach of us mere mortals….
St Lucia Holidays with Mustique on the Side
Before the coronavirus, Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston jet off in the middle of the British winter and fly off to the Caribbean, on their St Lucia Holidays, taking in…
Sustainable Things to Do on Florida Keys Holidays
With the Florida Keys opening to domestic tourists on 1 June, now is the time to plan your next trip to this special part of the States. James Clark explored…
5 Things to Know Before Visiting Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is commonly cited as one of the most high-end travel destinations in the world. And between its harbour full of yachts, opulent hotels, and streets full of luxury…
5 Tips To Travel Luxuriously On A Budget
Everyone wants to experience luxury on travel. However, the word luxury is also associated with spending more than the ordinary traveller. The good news is that there are many ways…
Mergui Archipelago: Paradise Rediscovered
In the fictional Neverland the inhabitants either don’t age – or in Peter Pan’s case, refuse to grow up. Could a newly-rediscovered remote island in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar be…
In the Footsteps of Poirot on a SS Sudan Nile Cruise
As ultimate travel experiences go, a voyage to Egypt ranks right up there with the best, but as Mark Bibby Jackson writes, a Nile Cruise on the SS Sudan ship…
In the Potting Shed at The Eastbury Hotel Sherborne
Spending a night in the potting shed may not sound like the ideal getaway. The Garden Potting Shed suites however, set within the beautiful gardens at The Eastbury hotel Sherborne,…
Eilean Shona: the Enchanted Isle
After their trip to the Lake District, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit the remote and relaxing Scottish island of Eilean Shona stopping at a great couple of places on…
Tewkesbury Park Hotel and Golf Club, the Cotswolds
Irene Caswell visits the medieval market town of Tewkesbury, at the confluence of the rivers Severn and Avon, to stay at the Tewkesbury Park hotel and soak in the atmosphere….
A Day at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Forgoing the wonders of Angkor, Mark Bibby Jackson spends a day relaxing at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap glorying in this modern day marvel. I have always had a soft…
Plan Your International Travel and Be Stress Free
Travelling can be either a stress-relieving or a stress-inducing activity, depending on each different traveller’s perception. International travel can be a complicated activity, but there are things you can do…
When Flying Scotsman Meets Northern Belle
Mal Tattersall goes steaming back in time on the Nostalgia Express with the Flying Scotsman engine and the Northern Belle luxury train. “For rail enthusiasts this is a very big…
FX Mayr Clinic: Fasting, Rest & Rejuvenation
Eileen Wise checks in to the original FX Mayr Clinic in Austria determined to lose weight and discover the Mayr cure, and ends up learning a thing or two about…
Orestone Manor: Fawtless Towers
Mark Bibby Jackson ventures to the English Riviera to sample the local fare at Orestone Manor, award-winning restaurant and hotel, wondering whether he will encounter an ill-tempered, moustachioed proprietor. I…
Lord Howe Island; Australia’s Paradise Found
Set in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand UNESCO-listed Lord Howe Island truly is an island paradise a short flight from Sydney. Excellent diving, walking and biking awaits…
Pampered in Pangkor Laut, Malaysia
Concluding their Malaysia travel adventures, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise leave the tranquil Cameron Highlands to head to the island of Pangkor Laut. For the final few days of our…
Losing Yourself in the Cameron Highlands
Continuing their Malaysia travel adventure, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise, escape the heat of the capital KL and journey to the northern Cameron Highlands. British involvement in Malaya goes as…
Malaysia Travel : First Stop KL
On the first leg of their Malaysia travel adventures Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover the capital Kuala Lumpur’s food and art scene, as well as some cricket. We sat…
Cool Places: From Horse Boxes to Windmills
Whether you are looking to take a coastal break or a pad in town, from glamping in a horse box, to staying in your own windmill, Cool Places lists the…
