Sir Christopher Wren, famous Architect, was born in Wiltshire in 1632. After the Great Fire of London (1666) he prepared an abortive plan for rebuilding London, but he did in fact, rebuild St. Pauls, and more then fifty other city churches, including St. Stephen, Walbrook, and St. Mary-le-Bow.His other works include Chelsea Hospital, portions of Greenwich Hospital, the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford and the Queens College Library,...more
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, set in pristine velvet surroundings, is counted amongst the worlds best hotels. This award-winning luxury lodge in British Columbia is located at the foot of the Blackcomb Mountain and has such magnificent skiing facilities that it has been voted as the number one ski resort by the Conde Nast Traveler Magazine (2008). The quality of hospitality in this one of the best luxury hotels is as unsurpassable as its...more
Despite all our good intentions, the holidays can be downright draining and leave us feeling a bit overwhelmed and under-rested. There are many ways to unwind but there is nothing like an exotic spa resort vacation to melt away any lingering post-holiday tension. Sometimes you just need a vacation in order to recover from your vacation! Many luxury spa resorts exist but we hand-picked a few goodies just to share with you. Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos This award-winning holistic spa is located in beautiful Turks & Caicos. Villas and rental residences have wrap-around, floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the island’s natural beauty and breezy porches with stunning views of the water or gardens. This luxury Caribbean resort offers abundant activities above and below the water including day excursions around the islands. The spa itself features traditional and Eastern-style massage as well as natural anti-ageing treatments. Pilates and yoga classes are complimentary for all guests. Or make the most of your Caribbean vacation with a yoga retreat to restore your body and mind. Banyan Tree Spa, Seychelles Coined the first luxury spa in Asia, the Banyan Tree Spa has multiple...more
Come November and the whole of downtown San Diego witnesses an action packed week of activities for foodies and wine lovers. The San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival is the largest wine and culinary event which celebrates great gourmet food and wines from almost 170 renowned wineries and spirit producers. Founded by Ken Loyst and Michelle Metter;...more
Who in the world doesnt want to have fun and adventure? Every one of us needs a good break from the humdrum of our daily hectic work schedule. This helps in relaxing our mind and body and charges it up to face further challenges. Human body has turned into an automaton in too fast corporate world. In such dire situation a trip to Grand Bahamas...more
It is can often prove difficult when choosing to dine in a restaurant that welcomes children with open arms. Of course, there are the kids favourite burger or pizza restaurants, but if your looking for something a bit more grown-up and a place where your children can be taught the behaviour of adult dining out then this can become a bit more tricky.A few years ago, you could count the number of child-friendly restaurants in the UK on one hand. Happily things are now very different, with many chains and independent restaurants courting the family market.As a nation, we have been slow to catch up with our European cousins where family dining is the norm in any restaurant and whole families including parents and grandparents, uncles and aunts, regularly dine out as a family.However, the UK now has a host of restaurants that offer child friendly dining with a host of fun activities and play grounds where the kids can play in full view of their parents, along with kids fun packs, colouring pens and place mat quizzes, but often the parents come unstuck when they are looking a for a bit more of a sophisticated dining experience and one that welcomes children and is happy to cater to...more
We have all been hit by the effects of the economic climate in one way or another and, whilst a host of business sectors have been affected by the economic downturn, it appears that one area that the great british public is refusing to forego is...more
Winter driving can be hazardous and stressful. Wind, snow, ice and blizzard conditions increase the normal dangers of driving. There is a lot you can do before the winter driving season and during a storm to protect yourself and your family. Before...more
Packing for a trip, generally speaking, is not a fun task. Trying to guess what to bring, what to wear, and what will be needed can be exhausting. Now that many airlines are charging fees for checking bags, packing light has never been...more
All these organizations use extremely rigorous criteria and will give a reliable assessment. When you see a quality assessment logo next to your chosen accommodation you can be sure that an independent and trustworthy assessment has been carried...more
Get the cheap airfares for your flights to Johannesburg both for business travel and holidays. As New Year and Christmas is approaching after one month, many travel companies are providing cheap flights to Johannesburg....more
It’s hard to beat the Italians when it comes to festivals – whether in terms of atmosphere, colour or simply people-watching. Visit Sicily during the ‘Infiorata di Noto’ (21-23 May) when the magnificent baroque city of Noto...more