Holidays & Travel

Now that the weather is better, there is no better time or reason to plan a quick weekend getaway in the capital. From taking in a show off Drury Lane to exploring the boutiques of Covent Garden, before enjoying a cream tea and enjoying the latest show at the Tate Modern, there is a range of activities and sights that await you in the city that never sleeps. London is also incredibly easy to access, no matter where you live in the county. All it takes is a short train ride, and you will find yourself right in the heart of this vibrant and dynamic capital city.

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You’ve booked yourself on a last minute holiday. You’re excited, you’re feeling spontaneous, and you’re anticipating some sun on your face after a long and bleak winter. It’s a fantastic, liberating feeling, but it’s important not to let your off-the-cuff plans get ruined through an oversight of practical and logistical considerations. While you’re probably unlikely to forget your passport (or, at least, now you are!) and you’ll likely get to the airport on time, there’s a few things worth having in the forefront of your mind in those last minutes before you leave the house for somewhere a...

Christmas is a very intimate and romantic time of the year. The decorations and lights set the mood for romance unlike anything else, and the entire season is dedicated towards making you feel happy and fuzz inside. That is why it is the perfect time to go out and spend time together with your partner. Surprise your girlfriend with a picturesque Christmas experience, or reinvent the season altogether for those who have less than pleasant connotations towards the season. It doesn’t matter who you are, plan a Christmas date to impress:

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The pretty South Devon seaside town of Teignmouth, best known for its links to international rock band Muse, is set to grace the screen of cinemas the world over as The Mercy, starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz, goes on general release from 09 February. Based on the story of Donald Crowhurst, who attempted to win the Golden Globe Yacht Race in 1968/9, the film tells the story of how Crowhurst fooled the world into believing he was winning the 30,000-mile, non-stop, single-handed, race around the world, described by Sir Frances Chichester as the Everest of the seas. Set against the...