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It’s no overstatement to call Amsterdam one of Europe’s foremost city destinations. Its cobbled and canal-strewn walkways harbour some of Europe’s finest lodgings. Laid-back and…
By Gareth Jones · Jan 4, 2024
Destinations: Paris
Paris’s reputation as Europe’s most glamorous city is justly deserved. Needless to say that the city’s hotels pull…
By Gareth Jones · Dec 13
Activities
The UK’s second largest city, Birmingham has experienced great regeneration and renewal. Included in that are some of…
By Gareth Jones · Nov 16
Rooms
An intriguing mix of musical heritage, football obsession and quick-witted humour, Liverpool is a proud and welcoming city.…
By Gareth Jones · Sep 6
Rooms
Due to its buzzing student population and impressive waterfront developments, Wales’s second largest city is emerging as a…
By Gareth Jones · May 30
Rooms
Given its size, Dublin packs a dynamic punch in the city stakes. In recent decades, the Irish capital…
By Gareth Jones · May 9
Destinations: London
A pillar of history and tradition alongside the diverse and cutting-edge, the English capital attracts legions of tourists…
By Gareth Jones · May 3
Rooms
A pillar of history and tradition alongside the diverse and cutting-edge, the English capital attracts legions of tourists…
By Gareth Jones · Apr 20
Rooms
One of northern England’s gems, Sheffield’s history and cultural offerings are some of the regions’ best. Sheffield’s long-held…
By Gareth Jones · Mar 22
Features
The collision of Spanish and Moorish cultures in Granada makes it one of Spain’s most intoxicating cities, and…
By Gareth Jones · Mar 16
Rooms
Cardiff’s fascinating mix of traditional and contemporary culture make it a unique destination. When welcoming visitors, the city’s…
By Gareth Jones · Mar 7
Rooms
The heart and soul of the European Union, Brussels is a vibrant city basking in diversity and multiculturalism.…
By Gareth Jones · Mar 1
Rooms
Cape May’s luminous Victorian houses, manicured gardens and tree-lined streets ooze with panache. This seaside resort’s status as…
By Gareth Jones · Feb 25
Rooms
For those in search of thrill-seeking outdoor activities, venture no further than Moab. Its new-found popularity as one…
By Gareth Jones · Feb 22
Rooms
Originally developed as a prestigious vacation destination for well-to-do Victorians, Llandudno has preserved its 19th-century splendour with great…
By Gareth Jones · Feb 14
Rooms
Boasting elegant medieval architecture, a slow-moving river and intellectual renown, Cambridge has long been an incubator for some…
By Gareth Jones · Feb 7
Rooms
With beaches ringed by mountains, a swanky old-timiness and exhaustive opportunities to explore its treasures, it’s no wonder…
By Gareth Jones · Feb 2
Hawaii
Formerly a plantation town during the mid-1800s sugar-rush, the Hawaiin town of Lihu’e is a great place to…
By Gareth Jones · Jan 27
Destinations: France
Fresh from the New York School of Art, a twenty-four-year old Edward Hopper set sail for Paris. Remaining…
By Gareth Jones · Oct 23
Destinations: France
Spirited and unique, the former ship-building city of Nantes is experiencing a mini-renaissance. Blessed with an impressive art,…
By Gareth Jones · Dec 9
Destinations: Paris
A world away from Paris’ sterile tourist hubs, Oberkampf in the city’s 11th arrondissement is the French capital’s…
By Gareth Jones · Nov 21
Destinations: Wales
South Wales is without doubt most famous for the country’s chirpy capital, Cardiff. Yet beyond the bright lights lie…
By Gareth Jones · Sep 11