Travel

21 October 2013

The Sanctuary at Alton Towers Scarefest

The Sanctuary experience begins in a light and airy conservatory queue, with televisions propped on tables that tell you, rather unconvincingly, why you should check into the establishment.   You are ...
21 October 2013

Terror at the Towers: What Lies Within at Alton Towers

The Terror of the Towers begins with a back story of two explorers that broke into the Alton Towers ruins. Their bodies were never found after entering and talk around ...
21 October 2013

The Smiler by night at Alton Towers

Having been on The Smiler by day, I thought it would be a similar experience by night- but how wrong I was! The park has a very different atmosphere by night. ...
16 October 2013

Brits are uncertain about cultural gestures!

A recent study by Hotels.com found that a huge 79% of Brits are uncertain about cultural gestures when they are on holiday. We talk to Laura Watts from Hotels.com about ...
15 October 2013

Brits are full of airport rage!

Why are Brits prone to airport rage?   The British travellers we polled said that customer service is the biggest trigger of air rage for them (11%). Overbearing security (8%), flight delays ...
15 October 2013

How to combine yoga and your holiday!

We talk to the owner at Chateau Lou Casteou’s Cultural Retreat Morag McClaren Baxter and find out why yoga on holiday can mend the mind, body and soul! Top 5 Principles of Yoga ...
11 October 2013

Travel writer Tom Hall gets involved to help aspiring travel writers!

Cross Country have come up with a plan to reduce the amount of money that parents are forking out to fund their children’s travels. We interview travel writer and editor ...
11 October 2013

Nicole Scherzinger's house wins in the race for top X Factor location

As Nicole Scherzinger secures a 871% increase in searches to Antigua, we ask Bob Atkinson, travel expert at Travel Supermarket about the patterns of holiday makers in response to the media.  Why ...
11 October 2013

Top ten strangest and naughtiest holiday booking requests!

Lastminute.com customer service enquiries over the summer reported some of the strangest holiday booking requests that they encountered and David Beatley talks us through them! A bum complaint: One lucky customer ...
10 October 2013

Top ten unknown travel destinations!

We talk to the CEO of GoEuro Naren Shaam about these hidden gems and why it is important to travel to them. 1.       Norway: West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord 2.       Austria: Salzburg 3.       Portugal: Laurisilva ...
9 October 2013

The Feversham Arms Hotel and Spa, Helmsley,Yorkshire

The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa is situated in the heart of the traditional market town of Helmsley, North Yorkshire. Upon arrival we were greeted by Ian who offered to ...
9 October 2013

Top ten cruise sightings!

We talk to Steph Curtin, Cruise Development Manager of bonvoyage.co.uk about the best places to visit on a cruise!  Sailing past The Statue of Liberty, New York Whale sightings alongside cruise ship The ...

9 October 2013

Why should you go on a cruise?

Why are Brits wary of cruises because of sea sickness?   Most of us will have travelled on a ferry or other small boat at some point in our lives and it's ...

8 October 2013

Exclusive interview with Chris Clarkson

What is airline snobbery? Our poll revealed that many people have a tendency to pick the airline they will fly with based on the fellow passengers they are likely to encounter. ...
3 October 2013

Hilton London Canary Wharf

In London Hilton Canary Wharf we were able to leave our bags in storage until our room was ready, as in the other Hiltons we stayed in. When are returned ...
2 October 2013

Urban Meadow Restaurant Review

The Urban Meadow Restaurant was located on the ground floor of the Double Tree by Hilton. It was light and airy, decorated in greens, browns and light woods which complimented ...
2 October 2013

Double Tree by Hilton, London Hyde Park

Be wary as there are two Hilton hotels in the area and this is the second one on your right! We made the mistake of going to the wrong one, ...
2 October 2013

10 best things to do when you visit a new city by Isabelle Drake

1. Use social media before you leave. You might be surprised to find a friend who lives there or will be visiting at the same time. 2. Find the used and ...
1 October 2013

Hilton London Tower Bridge

In the Hilton London Tower Bridge we were greeted by Katalin at reception who kindly let us check in early despite arriving before the designated check in time. She looked ...
1 October 2013

10 things a tourist should never assume by Alessia George

Never Assume … … that your holiday rep has your mobile number and will call you if you are not where you should be.  She does not so she will not ...
24 September 2013

The Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Spa

The Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Spa has a lift that is specifically for the Spa to give you privacy from the other guests if you are going back to your ...

24 September 2013

The UK’s best hotel secrets revealed

Choosing the perfect hotel can be a nightmare, but thanks to the Best Kept Secret Awards, that Femalefirst even helped to judge, you can have your pick of the best ...
23 September 2013

The Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Spa

The Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Spa is easy to find with great access for both motorists and people travelling on the train. Piccadilly is the closest station to the hotel ...
20 September 2013

Strangest Visa application questions!

Global Visas.com has put together a top ten list of random questions asked by people looking to get a visa for 12 months and you will not believe some of ...