If you are living or visiting the Midlands at the end of June, then you are in for a treat as the Olympic Relay Torch will be coming to you. Continue reading
The End of June
Beat the Winter Blues in Scotland
We all know that post-festive feeling. Back at work, the weather is still cold and and days are still short, and spring seems a long way off. Add to that the pressure to burn off all those calories consumed over Christmas, and abstain from alcohol for a while to give our bodies a chance to recover from festive excesses, and January can seem like a very bleak month indeed. Continue reading
Delicious Bavaria
Delicious but simple: like much local and regional cuisine throughout Europe, the beauty of food of this nature is its rustic simplicity. Drawing on the culinary customs of rural populations, many national dishes exemplify food that is filling, warming, and delicious. Germany is no exception to this, especially in Bavaria. Continue reading
Fine Dining In Perthshire
Deans At Let’s Eat
Dine at the prestigious AA Rosette rated Let’s Eat for some fantastic takes on traditional favourites. Run by the husband and wife team of Willie and Margo Deans. This multi-award winning restaurant has an interesting and innovative menu which brings a whole host of fantastic dishes to this corner of sleepy Perthshire. Average price ranges from around £28 – £35 per head. Continue reading
Top Glasgow Bars
Glasgow became notorious in the depressed ‘70s and ‘80s as a big, clapped out ex-industrial port city full of hooligans and crime; dodgy suburbs, drugs and violence. Nowadays you would barely recognise it from the balcony of your new, luxury hotel Glasgow. In recent years the city has undergone a massive regeneration, largely financed by its new found boom and role as a centre of finance and one of Europe’s most prosperous cities. Continue reading
Planning Another Vacation
It was that time of year again, family vacation time that is. Our last trip to Greece was such a huge success that I was most certainly feeling the pressure to plan another one of equal, or even greater proportions. The idea of constantly trying to outdo yourself can be stressful at times, but I suppose it all boils down to knowing what you and your family wants. Continue reading
Dusseldorf: Home of the Altbier
Dusseldorf is a historic city in the west of Germany, and the capital of the region known as North Rhine-Westphalia. It’s a great place to visit for a weekend break, and around the city you’ll find a great range of attractions – including numerous bars, restaurants and shopping centres. Perhaps the best time to visit is during the annual trade show, and for those staying here during that period, there are some superb Dusseldorf trade show hotels on offer. Continue reading
Highland Trails
Whistling down the mountain bike trails in the Scottish highlands is how I enjoy spending my weekends, as an outdoors enthusiast. On my first trip to Scotland, I stayed at one of those spectacular Short break Scotland hotels that everyone is always talking about. Although I did not have too many plans for my trip, I had a small list of places that I wanted to visit: Continue reading
Weekend Breaks to Royal Deeside
Royal Deeside is the name given to the Dee river valley, a beautiful gorge which cuts its way through some of the most beautiful regions of Scotland. Incorporating areas of the Grampian Mountains, as well as a range of forests, lakes and historic castles, guests at Royal Deeside hotels will have easy access to some of the country’s finest attractions. Continue reading
Aberdeen’s Top 5 Museums
1. Stratosphere
Anybody planning a trip to an Aberdeen city centre hotel with their children, will no doubt be eager to find nearby attractions suitable for the whole family. Stratosphere is one such destination; this fascinating modern museum offers a great selection of hands-on, science-themed exhibits, which is sure to appeal to young and old alike. From displays on the rainforests, to chocolate-making workshops… this museum on Constitution Street will have you coming back time and time again. Continue reading
