Best hotels in Glasgow city centre for 2023

Best hotels in Glasgow city centre for 2023

CitizenM, an uber-cool showroom of ultra-modern Dutch styling and facilities, contrives to make travellers feel at home with relaxed living and dining spaces. With a futuristic design, enthusiastic staff, good business facilities and excellent value for money, the hotel offers a good balance of work, rest and play. The swirling red staircase, like a fairground…

I’ve found the secret to affordable solo cruising

I’ve found the secret to affordable solo cruising

Our final morning was spent on the Isle of Canna, where the harbour’s community shop sold essentials, local art and postcards, while a one-room “mus­eum” told the island’s story and was well stocked with maps and suggestions for walks. The only staffed business seemed to be the delightful Café Canna, overlooking the picturesque harbour, which…

Exploring the Enchanting Delights of Wicklow, Ireland

Exploring the Enchanting Delights of Wicklow, Ireland

Close your eyes and imagine a place where senses intertwine, where nature’s symphony sings harmoniously, and where history dances with Hollywood dreams. Welcome to Wicklow, Ireland, a magical destination that offers a journey like no other. Here, I explored with my sense of hearing, where the melodic chirping of birds fills the air in the…

Best spa hotels in Yorkshire

Best spa hotels in Yorkshire

A top spa hotel means different things to different people. Some might want a quiet rural retreat with comfort food and gentle woodland walks. Others might prefer a rooftop sauna, cocktails around the pool and a hard-core gym. While others might be tempted by Michelin-starred dining and the very latest high-performance facials. Yorkshire’s best spa…

The complete guide to cruising in North America – plus the 10 best voyages for 2023

The complete guide to cruising in North America – plus the 10 best voyages for 2023

Summer’s high humidity is best avoided on the Lower Mississippi; the upper section and tributaries of the river are ideal from July through September.  With only short sharp showers in its wet season (November to March) Hawaii is a year-round cruise destination.  The Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from June through November. The Pacific hurricane…