Holidays & Travel

With the world feeling more accessible than ever before, sometimes the UK can feel a little underwhelming for some. It’s easy to forget that Blighty is host to some of the most beautiful countryside worldwide, and has a reputation for having the greener grass - both literally and as the saying goes. Because of this, people are now making the most of the English countryside, Scottish Highlands, and Welsh springs over budget flights to Benidorm. Kent is no exception of destinations on the home travel list, and here is why people choose to stay there, sometimes permanently. So what is it...

Glazebrook House Hotel in Devon has been chosen as Hotel of the Year in the Sawday’s British Hotel awards. Tom Bell, Special Places to Stay: British Hotels & Inns editor says: “So many large hotels are anonymous spaces where you are known only by your room number and left to fend for yourself. Small hotels are the polar opposite: warm, intimate places that aren't ruled by a set of corporate instructions.

He said of Glazebrook House “It’s hard to think of another small hotel in Britain that packs such an intoxicating punch.”

From swish suites with lofty ceilings to beds...

The South West of England is home to some of Brits' ultimate “happy places”, according to a new study.

New research from SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company polled UK holidaymakers to discover the places in the UK which evoke special memories and ultimately make us “happy”.

The poll of 1,500 British adults revealed that Cornwall is our top ‘go-to’ holiday destination for making happy memories, voted for by almost one in five Brits. The Lake District was in second place, with Devon also featuring in the top three.

When it comes to the most memorable holiday...

Essex has many different places that make for fantastic days out, either alone or with the family. As summer comes around and schools begin breaking up for the summer holidays, an increasing number of parents are looking for days out and other activities that give the grown-ups something to do while keeping children occupied. From seeing some of the UK’s most famous landmarks and places of interest to picturesque walks through the beautiful English countryside, there is something for everyone within easy reach of Essex.

Bury St Edmunds

This historic market town is one of...