Travel Reviews

2 August 2022

Citadines Islington London review

What do you get when you mix a serviced apartment with the vibes of a hotel, in the north of central London and located near the city and Camden, with ...
14 October 2021

Jersey Welcomes Visitors Back

As COVID-19 restrictions have eased throughout the UK, Jersey, the largest Channel Island continues to extend a special warm welcome to visitors. We decided to revisit and to experience the ...
20 September 2021

REVIEW: Crewe Hall, Cheshire

Crewe Hall has had many functions throughout the centuries. At one point in time, it housed over 2,000 high ranking German officers whilst being used as a prisoner of war ...

15 June 2021

Review: Ye Olde Bell and Spa, Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire

Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa is nestled in the rural countryside three miles from Retford in the Nottinghamshire village of Barnby Moor, originally a 17th century coaching house that ...
24 May 2021

We put David Walliams' new Gangsta Granny: The Ride to the test at Alton Towers Theme Park

On a cloudy Saturday morning, we ventured back to Alton Towers Theme Park and Resort after being cordially invited to the official launch of new family-friendly attraction, Gangsta Granny: The ...
5 August 2020

Travelling to Greece, the new normal by Sabrina Chakici

Friday July 3rd, the day travel corridor countries were announced in the UK. As quickly as I could read the published list, I booked myself some flights to one of ...
16 March 2020

Review: Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel

Set in the heart of Piccadilly Gardens, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel is perfectly situated for those who are looking to enjoy a night or two in the town with ...
11 February 2020

Settle: Stay in a reclaimed railway carriage in Norfolk

By Leah Larwood  I’ve always been attracted to quirky dwellings so when we discovered this beautifully restored railway carriage, and not too far from where we live, we had to ...

28 January 2020

Review: Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park

Following our stay at Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury (the review for which you can read here), we got the opportunity to spend a night at another branch of the hotel's ...
21 January 2020

Review: Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury

This past weekend (January 17-19th), I spent some time in London to check out the first ever DragCon UK, and Holiday Inn were kind enough to grant me a night's ...
5 November 2019

Hilton Bankside in London has character, style and a lot of substance [REVIEW]

When we got the offer to check out Hilton Bankside hotel in London, I jumped at the opportunity. I've always been a fan of a Hilton, but hadn't yet seen ...
31 October 2019

Assembly London is a brilliant place to stay for the active traveller

There are a whole host of different places you can choose to stay, in London. Many of them hold particular flair and poise, with unique features and offerings for all sorts ...
27 September 2019

We spent a night at Sunborn London - the super yacht hotel in East London's Victoria Docks [REVIEW]

If breathtaking glamour is something you look for when you're taking a trip to the capital, then look no further than Sunborn London. This gorgeous super yacht is a hotel like ...
3 September 2019

The Brook Green Hotel, Hammersmith [REVIEW]

When looking for somewhere to stay in London, there are countless options depending on where you're going, what you're doing, and how much you'd like to spend. During my recent visit to the ...
22 June 2019

Apex Temple Court in London is a taste of luxury, just off of Fleet Street [REVIEW]

I'm not a man who demands luxury. I like a brush with it here and there, but on the whole, I feel most at home when jumping through the mud ...
7 May 2019

Summer by the lake: The Fritton Arms [REVIEW]

The Fritton Arms is a beautiful hideaway, not too far from the Norfolk Broads and situated on the ever-so quaint Somerleyton Estate; a charming spot for some laid-back adventures this ...
11 April 2019

OZEN: Indulging in the Maldives

The Maldives has long been recognised as one of the most beautiful places on earth, when it comes to ‘destination dreamland’ it doesn’t get better than the enviable palm fringed ...
27 March 2019

An Elivi escape to Skiathos

As the weather here in the UK starts to fool us into thinking that summer days are fast on their way, that glimpse of sunshine that’s filling our skies with ...
12 February 2019

Review: Checking out the AC Hotel Manchester City Centre

Location is everything for the majority of people who visit Manchester, and that's exactly what AC Hotel Manchester City Centre has to offer, sitting on Mason Street and right on the ...
11 January 2019

Sharing the secret of St Kitts

Ocean views that can be witnessed from your rainforest suite, an enviable tropical climate and 8am rum cocktails that raise no eyebrows; though I’d prefer to keep it quiet, the ...
15 October 2018

Review: Park Plaza County Hall, London is a beautiful spot to rest your head

A couple of weeks back, I had to make the journey to London for a fantastic Amazon event, and so put my feelers out for somewhere nice to stay. When ...
28 September 2018

Dubaï or a Princess Dream?

Burj Al Arab has designated itself as a 7-star hotel, and whether you agree or not, it is definitely one of Dubaï's greatest masterpieces - and the world's 4th highest ...

10 August 2018

The Twilight Island: reviewing the new Huawei P20 phone in stunning Ibiza

Ibiza. This magical island is a place filled with so much atmosphere. When I think of Ibiza I think of the partying scene, but it holds so much more. I ...
18 June 2018

Review: A ‘staycation’ at Jurys Inn, Manchester

Sometimes as a freelance journalist, it’s hard to find time to relax. There’s always a new idea running round your mind, and even when you do your best to unwind, ...