travel
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Beautiful Gloucester Cathedral
I was lucky enough to spend last weekend in one of the loveliest cities in the UK. Gloucester boasts a gorgeous dockside area that was once an industrial heartland, but is now home to an exceptional shopping area, Gloucester Quays, as well as some amazing restaurants. The city is full of interesting architecture, particularly surviving Tudor and Georgian buildings, and even has the Tailor of Gloucester’s shop, made famous by the Beatrix Potter tale. And then, of course, it has its cathedral, which is not only a masterpiece of English Gothic Style, but is also the last resting place of a King of England, and has featured in two Harry…
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Traveling With Prescribed Medication
Holidays are a time to have fun, to let your hair down, and to basically overindulge even if you are normally very controlled. But if you are someone with a health condition that requires you to take prescription medication on a daily basis, this is not something that can be laid to one side just because you are on your jollies. This is something I say from experience – I am a type 2 diabetic who has to take two insulin injections per day, as well as a second hormone injection to help control appetite. I also take drugs for blood pressure which also have to be adhered to. Even…
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What To Look For In A Luxury Family Holiday
Let’s be honest, sometimes when we hear the words ‘family holiday’ we sell ourselves a little bit short. Basically, as long as the room is clean and the hotel has a swimming pool and a buffet restaurant, then we will be ok. But a family holiday can be so much more than that, and if we look at luxury family hotels, we can find a holiday that not only suits our children and allows them to have the time of their lives, but a holiday that can also be perfect for us adults as well. Here are a few things to look for when considering a luxury family holiday. The…
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An Agatha Christie Trail
It is hard to go to Devon without noticing the influence and presence of Agatha Christie. She was born in Torquay and spent her early life there, getting married to first husband Archie there and spending their honeymoon in the towns Grand Hotel. She often featured places from Devon in her books, most notably in Dead Man’s Folly, which featured an instantly recognisable Greenway, her holiday home in Galmpton, situated in an idyllic spot on the River Dart, and now open to the public through the National Trust. Devon is home to the Official Agatha Christie Theatre Company, based at Torquay’s Princess Theatre, and to the International Agatha Christie Festival,…
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Travel Tips for Short and Long Distance Trips
People travel often between different cities and countries and for many different reasons that including business and pleasure. When you are ready to pack your bags and leave, make sure that you are well prepared to pave the way for a smooth trip. The following are some useful tips that you can use to ensure a positive outcome whenever you travel. Packing Packing is a major aspect of traveling and you should focus on carrying essential items. Whenever you pack your bag or suitcase for a trip, remember that the less you pack, the more manageable your luggage will be. Packing everything that you want will lead to the inconvenience…
