Gatwick Airport – keeping up with the Jones’s
News of the government’s plans to invest in Gatwick airport railway station (December 2013), has prompted me to report on a visit I did behind the scenes back in the summer. Only five years ago, I used to sigh when I learned that I would be flying from Gatwick, even though it was only
Read moreWatergate Bay, Cornwall
Dramatic floor to ceiling windows overlook the unspoilt Watergate Bay with miles and miles of golden sands. A few surfers, a handful of dog walkers and a noisy group of seagulls arguing over a piece of fish were the only beach occupants on this rather overcast summer’s day. Inside, the squishy sofas, daily papers and
Read moreRadisson Edwardian at Heathrow
There’s something really nice about being able to arrive under your own steam at your airport hotel, fly abroad and then come back to find your car ready for you. This is the service offered by Radisson Edwardian near Heathrow airport, named Stay, Park and Fly. It beats all the other options in my book
Read moreVanilla Black – London
Defining high-end vegetarian dining, London restaurant Vanilla Black has amassed great reviews and enviable industry acclaim
Vegetarian Spring Breaks
Part of the pleasure of going away is about enjoying delicious, well-prepared food – but this can often be elusive for vegetarians and vegans
Rodin’s “The Kiss” – Turner Contemporary – Margate
There was a buzz around the Turner Contemporary in Margate as Rodin’s over-life sized marble sculpture ‘The Kiss’ arrived in early October 2011; nearly 4,500 people streamed into the museum over the following weekend to see it. The work, in the entrance to the gallery, is displayed against a backdrop of the sea.
Read moreMay Fair Hotel Spa – London
One of the great things about the five star May Fair hotel is its position, down a side street opposite Green Park tube station affording the best of both worlds – it’s relatively quiet yet walking distance to all that central London has to offer. Because it’s a bit tucked away, it’s easy to
Read more3 things to do at The Balmoral Hotel – Edinburgh
Having just won (September 2011) the best Scottish hotel award for the third year running, being named “Scotland’s leading hotel” at the World Travel Awards, you shouldn’t need much more persuading. 1. Stay This luxury hotel is ideal for a special treat. Situated next to the station and right in the centre of the
Read moreFamily Travel
Taking a teenager on holiday is not without its challenges