by David Hibbins | Nov 22, 2022 | Latest Travel News
You have to love Tudor to like Thornbury Castle in Bristol. Although, even if you find that period hard going, there’s no disputing the authenticity of this fine building.It was built some 500 years ago by the Duke of Buckingham, who was the second wealthiest person...
by David Hibbins | Nov 22, 2022 | Latest Travel News
The lofty Park Suite in the towering Royal Lancaster London hotel has two stonking great TVs (one in the living area, another in the master bedroom). I didn’t watch either of them because I was transfixed with the panorama of a faraway storm. Through my...
by David Hibbins | Nov 22, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Are our homes really going to the dogs? With a third of us now counting a faithful hound as a family member, perhaps it’s no wonder we’re increasingly factoring creature comforts into our properties. And following on from deluxe beds and designer...
by David Hibbins | Nov 21, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: Christmas shopping in New York.The countdown to Christmas is well under way in New York. The festive ice rink at the...
by David Hibbins | Nov 21, 2022 | Latest Travel News
If you find yourself each year trying to recapture that feeling of Christmas wonder you experienced when young, but never quite succeeding, then a ride on the Santa Steam Express could be just the ticket.You would certainly be hard-pressed to find a more nostalgic and...
by David Hibbins | Nov 21, 2022 | Latest Travel News
A converted 200-year-old windmill with four bedrooms, six floors and stunning views of the Yorkshire countryside has gone on the market for £800,000. The historic building, which has mainly circular rooms, is for sale for £799,999 and lies just off the A1 on...