Since the 17th Century, Antigua has enjoyed a rich history. The former sugar colony is now best known for its stunning beaches and for its love of cricket, with some of the masters of the game including Viv Richards coming from this remote and tiny Caribbean island. Although it is smaller than the Isle of … Read more
If there is one fundamental difference between the cost of domestic flights and international flights it is the fact that far too many customers end up paying too much for the latter, despite the obvious point that you are paying to travel further. There are plenty of smart ways to try and bring down the … Read more
Many themed hotels have emerged in recent years, but there are some that demand to be visited. We are therefore taking a look at the 5 best-themed hotels in the UK. 30 James Street – Liverpool, England 30 James Street is more than your average themed hotel. It is a little piece of history. The … Read more
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 … Read more
As the UK has some really nice hotel chains, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about at 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 also looked briefly at Sofitel and … Read more
The hotel is in a constant cycle of evolution and as engineering techniques and technology improve and advance, there are designers, architects, investors, and developers who are pushing the envelope with regard to what a hotel should look like. With that in mind, what does the future hold for us with regard to hotels? That … Read more
You are probably most familiar with The Shard as being that 87-storey, 309 meters 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 EU. … Read more
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 directly comparable to each other. … Read more