Heading off for a summer holiday invariably involves a long car journey – which can fill parents of small children with a sense of dread. But according to new research, commissioned by GoCompare Car Insurance, the nation’s parents are mixing new technology with trusted old favourites to keep the stress levels down. Despite the tech onslaught, two proven road-trip saviours
Inspired Travel spends a night at Drakes Hotel in Kemp Town, Brighton, absorbing everything the area has to offer and appreciating the boutique home-from-home decadence Facing the waterscape of Brighton seafront, Drakes Hotel offers potentially the best view on offer for those who wish to look out over the sea, onto the beach and across to the pier. Situated on Marine
TRIBAL TRIPS OR PARTY PEOPLE Taking a trip with the whole tribe, either works for you or it doesn’t. Either way, it makes for a highly cost effective holiday (same applies if you’re gathering friends for a celebratory bash). Whether you’re gathering for a special birthday, anniversary or Christmas on neutral territory, it’s an increasingly popular holiday choice and
Happy World Tourism Day! Today we celebrate World Tourism Day, so what better day to look at some of the globe’s Autumn tourist hotspots for British holidaymakers?! To a large amount of people, the end of the summer holidays signifies the end of the ‘holiday season’, and many people set their sights on getting back to the reality of their
One day is certainly not enough in this wonderfully cultural, modern and cosmopolitan city, but if you do just have a limited time, here is an overview of how to fill your day so to make the most of it Spanish culture is something to be admired. Walking through the streets of Madrid, the cosmopolitan centre of Spain, you get
Famed for being Gaudi’s playground, where his fantastical dreams of candy-topped scoops and curves have been (and still are being) turned into magnificent realities, Barcelona is a jewel in the cultural crown of Spain. It sits perched on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea with the Collserola mountains as a backdrop, and has done since Roman times. The city is
The centre for education, culture, festivals and the arts, and situated in the central ‘belt’ of Scotland, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh is such an inspiring capital city. Edinburgh combines stunning landscape with a city centre that boasts a hub of activity. The Old Town of the city hosts medieval courtyards, cobbled, narrow streets and alleyways and an insight
Zoe Thomas travels to mainland Europe’s westernmost capital to sample the luxuries of the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Before last week, I never imagined I’d find myself on a rooftop running-track watching the sun rise over Lisbon. Especially not after a wild night drinking Caipirinhas by the pint. I could see the tops of buildings and the towers
Len Mansfield and his wife review Holiday Inn Winchester prior to a cruise from Southampton We could say the car park was a bit of a hike to the reception area, however you can of course (as we did) drop your bags at reception before parking. On the plus side, the car park is huge and secure – so
If you’re feeling burnt out by your city break, a green escape may be closer than you think Here we have some examples of beautiful parks you can escape to when the hustle and bustle of the city has become too much and you need a rest from your hectic sightseeing schedule. Some of the world’s greatest cities have stunning
