I have always heard about the amazing landscapes, exotic wildlife and breathtaking paradise-like beaches that the beautiful land of South Africa had to offer, but it is only once you actually experience the beauty first hand, that it becomes apparent how awe-inspiring this country truly is. It is absolutely impossible to experience each and every…
Although the vast majority of people up and down this beautiful country do enjoy staying in the lap of luxury in a hotel with all the mod cons, special features and amenities; I have discovered that there is a growing trend in people opting out of staying in hotels and picking B&Bs instead. Although they…
As the UK has some really nice hotel chains, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about least 3 of the most popular. In terms of frequency used, you can’t get much better than, particularly if you are looking for a decent price, Premier Inn. I was also look briefly at Sofitel…
Since the economic slump that occurred in the last decade, price comparison sites have become hugely popular with people looking to secure the best deals on anything from insurance to games consoles, cars, flights and even hotels now. There are also booking sites that claim to save you money and take the hassle out of…
The hotel is in a constant cycle of evolution and as engineering techniques and technology improves and advances, there are designers, architects, investors and developers who are pushing the envelope with regards to what a hotel should look like. With that in mind, what does the future hold for us with regards to hotels? That…
Dubai is not known for its subtlety, but rather its opulence and showy display of wealth and materialism and that is why people love it. The Atlantis Palm hotel there is one of the biggest examples of Dubai’s love of all things OTT! Its name is taken from the mythological island mentioned in Plato’s writings,…
The Iberostar Grand Parasio is located on the Riviera Maya in Mexico and is a truly exquisite place to stay. I visited there recently with my girlfriend and I only have good things to say about it. The hotel is aimed at the higher end of the 5 star hotel market and we could see…
You are probably most familiar with The Shard as being that 87 storey, 309 metres tall skyscraper in the heart of London that is part of the modern skyline. It’s called The Shard because it has been designed to resemble a shard of glass and at the moment it is the tallest building in the…
As I am sure anyone else who has travelled as much or more than me will agree Trip Advisor is a great website to use when you need to know if somewhere is a good place or a bad place to visit. The places reviewed on Trip Advisor range from Hotels, B&Bs and other forms…
The title of this post may be a bit of a tongue twister, but it is a fair question that I’ve heard many people ask. I even wondered the same thing. When I was younger, I used to think that all hotels that had a star rating (1 to 5) were all directly comparable to…
In the past couple of decades, Dubai has become a very popular holiday destination. The reason for this is perhaps the unique mixture of different experiences you can have all from the same place. If you are looking for a very relaxing type of holiday, Dubai is ideal; whereas if you are looking…
The release of Captain America: Civil War highlights a battle between Marvels famed characters Tony Stark (Ironman) and Steve Rogers (Captain America) and many other recognisable Marvel favourites such as Hawkeye and Black Widow. This particular film in the series brings up an unexpected character. The appearance of Spider-Man stirs up the excitement…
Buying a new set of luggage, or just a few individual pieces here and there, can really start to add up in price so it’s important to ensure that you’re getting a good deal. By doing your research ahead of time, you can not only avoid paying too much, but you can also do as…
