10 British Islands to get on your Weekender Bucket List
If I mention an island escape you're probably going to be thinking of idyllic Caribbean beaches with white sands and swaying palms. Yes, these are gorgeous but don't dismiss the islands we have on our very own doorstep here in Britain. You’d be pressed to find an array
My mini guide to Oxford + things to do in Oxford during your first visit
I’ve just returned from my first visit to Oxford and as soon as I arrived my immediate reaction was, ‘Why haven’t I been here before!?’ Oxford is one of those beautiful cities I knew I’d visit ‘one day’ but it took me far too long to make
Things to do in Cologne with just 48 hours
I was lucky enough to visit Cologne last summer with WowTrip (you can read my review of WowTrip from my first trip with them) for the second Blogger Course Weekender. WowTrip organise surprise trips and you find out where you're going just before you fly! I've
Abbey Hotel Bath Review: A perfect Bath City Centre Hotel
Last week I had the pleasure of staying at Abbey Hotel Bath and spending some time in this beautiful city. I’d been invited by the hotel to celebrate World Sleep Day and stay in one of their newly renovated boutique bedrooms. What better place to get
Porto City Break Guide: How to have a perfect weekend break in Porto
Today's blog is by Jaz from The Life of a Social Butterfly as she shares her Porto city break guide for a perfect weekend break in Portugal's second city. Quaint cobbled streets walled with azulejo tiles and traditional architecture, Porto exudes the very essence of authentic Portuguese
Travel Diaries: Things to do in Marrakech for a 3 day trip
Here’s my travel blog from my 3-day trip to Marrakech and all of my favourite things to do in Marrakech. The secret to perfect trip to Marrakech is all about the accommodation you choose. You want to find a beautiful riad within the medina which will become
My Rotterdam City Guide: Awesome things to do in Rotterdam
If you're visiting Rotterdam for a short break then you're in for a treat! Here's my mini guide with all the best things to do in Rotterdam and all my favourite places to eat, drink and shop and a very cool city centre hotel in Rotterdam. I
Will you do the #Take12Trips Challenge?
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while then you’ll have seen me mention the #Take12Trips Challenge at the start of each year. As it’s a 12 month challenge, January feels like the perfect time of year to begin! #Take12Trips is a challenge to take a
10 things to do in Valletta, Malta’s capital city
Rebecca Sharp from Almost Ginger shares her top things to do in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. This beautiful walled city is a World Heritage City and a European Art City and is well known for all its incredible churches museums and palaces. Valletta is one
A Mini Guide to Mont Saint Michel: A real-life Harry Potter town!
I’d seen photos of Mont Saint-Michel before but, if I’m honest, I didn’t know much about this incredible island in Normandy, France. I didn’t know a lot about it other than the fact that it looked like a magical town that would fit perfectly between the pages
Where to find the best glamping UK holidays
I know it's winter and finding the best glamping holidays might not be at the top of your to-do list right now but this is the perfect time to get your glamping holidays booked in! In my experience, glamping UK sites book up quickly, especially if
10 Things to do in Ghent
Earlier this year I took my second trip to Ghent in Belgium and had an incredible day exploring all the things to do in Ghent. This trip was part of my weekender with WowTrip which was a surprise weekend away (you can read my WowTrip review
How to spend one day in Mdina, Malta’s Silent City
Rebecca Sharp from Almost Ginger shares her guide to Mdina, a tiny fortified city in the northern region of Malta. As you can see, it looks more like a film set than a real city which is why it was used as a Game of Thrones
Taste of the Bay at Watergate Bay Hotel: Our favourite staycation for active relaxation
Elle and I spent three days at Watergate Bay Hotel on the north coast of Cornwall. We enjoyed their Taste of the Bay package which allowed us to dine at Zacry's restaurant, The Beach Hut and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall. We also had an incredible surf
A Local’s Guide to Cambridge, UK
Cambridge local, Tilly-Jayne, is today's guest blogger as she shares a local's guide to Cambridge, one of the prettiest cities in the UK! You could say I’m incredibly lucky to have grown up with Cambridge as my local city. Cambridge is rich in history, great for an
Whitby, UK: A perfect Whitby Travel Guide
The picturesque scenes of Whitby are guaranteed to entice every visitor to Yorkshire's beautiful seaside town, and today Chloe from Jandals and Sandals is sharing her Whitby travel guide. Fish and chips, winding backstreets and crab fishing. These are just a few of the things that come
A weekend travel guide to York, UK
The gorgeous city of York is a must-visit for a weekend break in the UK and today Annie from Tales of Annie Bean is sharing her travel guide to York. I'd visited York when I was a little girl, explored during my teens for school, had a
How to save money on weekend breaks
If you're looking to save money on weekend breaks then you're in the right place because I have lots of great tips and travel hacks to share! Weekend breaks are on the rise and more people than ever before are ditching the traditional 2-week holiday in
Weekend Break Ideas: 52 Weekend Breaks from the UK
We all love weekend breaks and if you're looking for some inspiration for your next weekender, we've put together 52 weekend break ideas that are perfect for those travelling from the UK. All of these weekend break destinations are fabulous for any time of the year
Liverpool: The ultimate travel guide to Liverpool, the UK’s most underrated city
I'm very excited today to have Laura from Wander with Laura sharing her travel guide to Liverpool with us. I went to Liverpool University and I absolutely loved this colourful and creative city. The main thing I feel about Liverpool is that it's a fun city.
Review of Country Living Hotel Lansdown Grove, Bath
If you love weekend breaks in the UK then Bath definitely needs to be on your weekend wish list. This beautiful city with its grand, honey-coloured buildings and quaint charm is where weekend break dreams are made. As soon as I arrived in Bath I had
WowTrip Review: Would you take a mystery holiday?
Would you take a mystery holiday and arrive at your departure airport not knowing where you were going? That’s what I did with WowTrip and here's my WowTrip review to see how I got on. WowTrip is a company specialising in mystery holidays. You pay them a
Ireland Road Trip: A 1 Week Itinerary
Road tripping around Ireland has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. It’s the combination between beautiful scenery, vibrant cities and quaint towns that captured my interest and I’ve longed to drive along the Wild Atlantic Way with my car windows
10 of the Best Llangollen Hotels (and other unique places to stay!)
If you're looking for hotels in Llangollen and places to stay near this gorgeous Welsh town then I've got you covered. Today I'm sharing some beautiful places to stay in Llangollen for your next weekender in North Wales. Llangollen in North Wales is known for its picturesque
A Weekend Itinerary for Lisbon, Portugal
Suzanne has already shared so many amazing blog posts about Lisbon and today she's got a perfect weekend itinerary for Lisbon. If you're a first-time visitor to Lisbon and you're in the city for just 2 or 3 days then this is the itinerary for you! Colourful,
2 days in Glasgow: How to spend 48 hours in Glasgow
Glasgow is one of my favourite cities in the UK for a long weekend break. There’s enough to do to keep you busy and have plenty of options for things to do and places to eat, but it’s not so big and busy you’re ever going
10 essential travel tips for Rome: A must read for first time visitors
Michele Frolla is sharing her top travel tips for Rome. Like most cities, Rome can be a little overwhelming for a first time visitor but we've got lots of simple insider travel tips to make your trip to Rome easier. Michele’s Rome travel tips will save
Four best day trips from Lisbon
Here are four of the best day trips from Lisbon, which are all within an hour’s journey from the city by public transport. With all the fabulous things to see and do in Lisbon it’s not surprising that it ranks as one of the top cities to
Lisbon’s 10 most Instagramable spots
As well as being incredibly cool, Lisbon is also beautifully photogenic and totally Instagramable. The city is built on seven hills which means there are more than a few panoramic viewpoints. Ancient districts are packed with steep cobblestone streets, gorgeous Azulejo tiles and street art. Camera
My spontaneous weekend in Manchester: Vintage shopping, cake eating, library hunting and skydiving!
Last weekend I was set a challenge by LateRooms.com. It was a challenge to take a spontaneous weekend break somewhere in the UK. I know, I know, pretty much the best kind of challenge I would wish for because I love nothing more than a spontaneous weekender. There’s