Revealed: A beautiful bolthole in Edinburgh with a secret door has been voted the most romantic hotel in the UK, with a property in Somerset ranked top in England

by David Hibbins | Feb 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Hungry for a romantic staycation? Try these two hotels – for when it comes to serving up heart-popping allure, they’re the best in the business.The Witchery in Edinburgh has been voted the most romantic in the UK, while The Newt in Somerset is runner-up and most...

People climbing Mount Everest will now have to bring their own poo back to base camp – as experts warn the world’s highest mountain has ‘begun to stink’

by David Hibbins | Feb 9, 2024 | Latest Travel News

It’s something that features on many people’s bucket lists. But if you’ve always dreamed of climbing Mount Everest, new regulations may make you reconsider. People who climb the world’s highest mountain will now have to bring their...

Thought you knew London? 37 amazing facts about the UK capital, from a bridge that was a wonder of the world to a bizarre floating police station and Britain’s first McDonald’s

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

London – one of the greatest cities on earth and so familiar to, well, just about everyone.Yet so few know its secrets and hidden gems.Author Christopher Winn lifts the veil in fascinating book I Never Knew That About London (Ebury).The publisher says:...

Television presenter Simon Reeve talks about filming his new adventure show, from lion encounters in the Kalahari desert to eating testicles in Patagonia

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

This week television presenter Simon Reeve checks in to our travel Q&A.He reveals how he prepared for his latest series, Wilderness, what he’s learnt from journeying to remote places, where he plans to explore next – and more.How did you prepare for...

Inside the stunning Lake District hotel that provides the PERFECT vantage point over lake Windermere

by David Hibbins | Feb 8, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Looking out across Windermere it’s easy to see why the literary greats drew inspiration from the breathtaking views. As boats sail up and down and birds fly overhead against the backdrop of rolling hills, one can spend hours soaking it all in.The Langdale Chase...