And the most Expensive Cities in the World to visit in 2014 are…

As promised in my last post about the Cheapest Cities in the World to visit in 2014, here is the follow-up on the most Expensive Cities in the World (according to TripAdvisor), which sadly see’s our own capital of London taking the number one spot! After a weekend in Florence, I would have to say,…

London Hotels – 300% More Expensive during the Olympics

This weekend is set to the busiest travel weekend of the year as millions head out of the UK on their summer holiday, and millions head towards the UK for the London 2012 Olympics. With just 5-days to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, London is already feeling slightly more crowded than usual, and if…

The Long Weekend is Here – Lovely Jubi-lee!

The first of June has finally arrived (pinch-punch!), and while the temperatures in England may have dropped, the excitement is rising for the extra-long weekend ahead and the celebrations that go with the Queens Diamond Jubilee. With horse racing at Epsom, street parties, parades, and pageants all lined up to honour our monarch and the…

Destination Review – London, England

Recently voted by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice as the world’s number one destination for 2012, our capital city of London is finally getting its fair share of the limelight. Set to be a year that will go down in history, 2012 will see London host the Olympics for the first time in 64 years, and…

Travel News = Bad News!

Have you read any travel/holiday/tourism news lately?  Well, if you enjoying travelling may I suggest that you leave the newspaper firmly closed and turn off the TV! Reading my daily dose of travel news was rather off-putting today, and just as we are all thinking about those much wanted (and needed!) summer holidays, it seems…

Travelling the World while Saving the Planet

In a world where we are constantly reminded about the negative impact we are having on our planet, I believe it is time for us all to step up and take notice of the very real issues of global warming and climate change. As a child growing up in the 70’s, spring arrived in April,…

10 Places to Visit this Spring

With just a couple of weeks to go until the biggest chocolate fest of the year, many of us will be spending this weekend searching for that last-minute Easter/ spring holiday. Whether you fancy somewhere hot and sunny, or cold and ski worthy, there are numerous destinations coming to life at this time of year,…