Studley Castle: Everything But the Bullocks
Set in the heart of England, Studley Castle is Warner Leisure Hotels’ first new venture in 20 years. Mark Bibby Jackson accepts an invitation to see what all the hype…
Jo Whiley Opens Warner’s Studley Castle Hotel
Studley Castle Hotel, close to Stratford-upon-Avon, has officially opened its doors for business and is celebrating with an evening hosted by DJ and TV presenter Jo Whiley…
Hoxton Southwark Early Bid Specials
Bookings are now open for The Hoxton, Southwark, which will open its doors early September. An exclusive early-bird booking rate is available at £123/night, for bookings made…
Holiday Inn Winchester: Ideal Festival Base
Irene Caswell stays at the Holiday Inn Winchester and finds it an eminently reasonable place to use as a base for the final Winchester Festival. Winchester festival events are held…
Latitude 0° Opens in Kampala, Uganda
Latitude 0° – named after its position on the equator – opens this summer in Kampala, Uganda. Located on the outskirts of the lively city of Kampala, atop the peak…
Bowled Over by the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl
On a cricket-inspired trip to Hampshire and the docks of Portsmouth, Mark Bibby Jackson reminisces at the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl on cricketing feats past. I have to confess…
New Travel Comparison Site and Costa Rica Guide
Your favourite travel website for the over 40s has just become more extensive with the addition of a travel comparison site for flights and hotels. Leading travel website for the…
A Night in London Across the Ages
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a night in London taking in Covent Garden and the West End before dining at Simpson’s in the Strand. Despite living the life of…
NH Adds Six Hotels to Green Key Eco Label
Sustainability is one of the main strategic values for NH Hotel Group, which prioritises innovation in order to develop eco-efficient solutions. NH Hotel Group’s…
Whitsun Escape to the New Forest
The New Forest National Park in Hampshire is the perfect place for a family Whitsun break and is just two hours from London. It is also easily accessible from both…
Moreton-in-Marsh à la Mode
Situated close to the highly desirable market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, One Hope Cottage (sleeps two plus one dog) oozes flair and is styled throughout in calming…
Cornwall Holidays: A Step Back in Time
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to a scene in his youth to become reacquainted with the charms of Mevagissey and its windswept coastline while on his Cornwall holidays. In our pampered…
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…
Te Arai Lodge Offers Taste of New Zealand
This month, UK based travel experts New Zealand In Depth have added the brand new Te Arai Lodge to their portfolio, which not only has appeared on Grand Designs but…
St Ermin’s Hotel Westminster: of Spies and Shards
Mark Bibby Jackson returns to the scene of one of his previous crimes to spend a night in St Ermin’s Hotel in London’s Westminster to discover a building with a…
Bath Spa Hotel: The Royal Crescent
If you are looking for a Bath spa hotel, there really is just one place to choose, as Irene Caswell discovers, when she visits the only Landmark building in the…
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…
Spring Wildlife Safaris in the Forest of Dean
Animal-lovers will be sure to welcome a new collection of Spring Wildlife Safaris at Tudor Farmhouse in the Forest of Dean has just launched a collection of guided wildlife safaris…
Immerse Yourself in History at Dalaman, Turkey
Home to stunning scenery and an array of well-preserved archaeological sites, Dalaman is the ultimate destination for culture vultures. The Persians, Athenians…
La Residence Hue Celebrates Azerai Opening
An historic 122-room boutique hotel on the south bank of the fabled Perfume River in the one-time imperial capital of Vietnam officially observed its emergence today as…
Luang Prabang View Hotel, Laos
On his trip through Laos from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Luang Prabang View hotel and discovers there is much more to the luxury…
Experience Arctic Summer in Lapland’s ICEHOTEL
Gone are the days of having to visit the ICEHOTEL in the depths of winter, with the permanent ICEHOTEL 365 allowing guests to enjoy the spectacular structure year-round. Spend one…
Denbies Opens First Vineyard Hotel
England’s largest single estate vineyard is converting its existing farmhouse accommodation into what is being billed as the UK’s first vineyard hotel. Set on the Denbies Wine…
