Fun festival All About Dogs – All About Dogs is the UK’s largest and fastest growing festival devoted to dogs and their owners. Created by dog lovers for dog lovers they’re the ultimate weekend of canine fun, entertainment and adventure. From April to October, the All About Dogs extravaganza will visit Trinity Park in Ipswich, Newbury […]
Fun festival All About Dogs
Catalonia – a tourist magnet that’s distinctively different
Catalonia – a tourist magnet that’s distinctively different – Catalonia’s distinctive culture and language have been at the heart of serious political upheavals in recent times – but don’t let that put off a visit to this wonderful region. The Catalan Tourist Board has just unveiled an exciting Year of Culture for 2018 when visitors will be able to […]
National History Museum back with a splash
National History Museum back with a splash – The Natural History Museum’s spectacular Hintze Hall reopens to the public at 10am on July 14. This summer showcases the Museum’s transformation into a Natural History Museum for the future. Plunging through the heart of Museum’s main hall, a gigantic blue whale skeleton will lead a cast […]
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history – Long before Mary Poppins’s ‘spoonful of sugar’ there was Yorkshire apothecary Joseph Terry. His recipe for helping the medicine go down, by sugaring pastilles and pills for dispensing to the sick in the 1820’s, was put to good use when he joined an up and […]
On the trail of Britain’s best walks
On the trail of Britain’s best walks – New for 2017, the Chilterns Walking Festival invites experienced and novice walkers alike to explore the landscapes, locations and legends of this area of outstanding natural beauty. The spring festival runs from 15 – 29 May and offers an exciting programme of walks, activities and special events. […]
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes – We are lucky enough never too far away from a literary anniversary in the UK. So, here’s a selection of bookshelf favourites that might provide the basis of a holiday sequel. 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone June will mark 20 years since the […]
Taste traditional Florida magic at New Smyrna Beach
Taste traditional Florida magic at New Smyrna Beach – When it comes to our favourite US destinations Florida usually wins hands down. The Sunshine State has an abundance of A-list attractions from Disneyland and the Everglades to the Kennedy Space. But there’s a whole lot more to explore once you scratch the surface and take […]