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My Perfect Winter Escape
Winter, and the cold, dismal weather than comes with it, can often leave us longing for a break somewhere new. A change of scenery, a change of weather even, can be the plan for making Winter seem less brutal, and for shortening the days until we wait for Spring. But even though Midwinter is often described as bleak, and the need for some sun may feel strong, this can be wishing away a whole season, one which can actually be breathtaking in its beauty. Luxury bedding and textile brand Julian Charles are getting us to think about what could be our ideal Winter break, one which includes embracing the cold,…
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Keep These in Mind When Looking for Family-Friendly Luxury Hotels and Resorts
The family offerings in luxury resorts continue to improve with time. There are numerous great choices that include amenities that are family-friendly. Here we look at some of the considerations you should make when looking for a luxury resort or hotel when you go on vacation with your family. Size of the rooms One of the main things to look at when looking for a luxury hotel for you and your family is the size of the room. Standard rooms in European cities such as Paris are usually under 250 feet. For an average-size family of three, this may not be sufficient. You might be better off going for a…
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Preparation for Your Family Road Trip
If you’ve never been on a family road trip before, you probably aren’t aware of what’s to come. Taking too much along the journey means having to lug it around, whereas taking too little can become costly and time consuming along the way. That’s just the packing! What about keeping everyone happy during long distances or where to stop for rests? Those who have been on a family road trip in the past have the benefit of hindsight and know just how important preparation is, to make the most of your road trip when it arrives. That’s where this short guide from Autoclick comes in handy. Find out everything you…
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Winter travel essentials – escape to the sun
As a person who wishes it could be Summer every day, rather than Christmas, the idea of jetting away to enjoy some Winter sun is a really attractive one. As I sit here, nursing the effects of a nasty throat infection, sneezing from a rotten cold and generally feeling depressed by the greyness of the sky, how can you not feel tempted to just book a flight and jet off somewhere with beaches, cocktails and sunshine? Tech21 are a pioneer and world leader in phone cases and accessories using impact-proof Polymer technology. They recently commissioned some mood boards that were focused family essentials if traveling this Winter, whether that be…
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A trip to Mahon
I have been to Menorca on many occasions, it is our holiday destination of choice since we started taking Joe abroad. However, I had never actually been to Mahon – we had merely used the airport, then jumped on a coach to our holiday destination. We decided that this year we would take a proper trip to Menorca’s Capital city and have a little explore. I have to say I totally fell in love with Mahon. It combines stunning coastline (it is Europe’s 2nd largest natural harbour) with interesting architecture that shows a range of influences on the city historically. Much like Ciutadella, the former capital of Menorca that I…