We tested out the finest spas in the UK’s finest spa cityBath is the original spa town, and many would say the best. Nourished by natural hot springs, it is known for its Roman baths, and its reputation as a … Continue reading →

Looking to be royally rewarded? This grand Georgian hotel is just the ticket, says LuLu Oakley. The Royal Crescent Hotel could trade on its address alone. Begun in 1767 by John Wood the Younger, the Crescent took eight years to … Continue reading →

LuLu Oakley feels welcomed by this intimate Georgian manor houseBishopstrow House is a small and intimate spa hotel which instils a sense of homecoming as soon as you step through the door. With authentic Georgian decor, the interior is welcoming … Continue reading →

The Middle East’s most overlooked nation is bursting at the seams with surprises, writes Abi Millar Jordan doesn’t feature prominently in the list of Places Most Brits Would Like to Visit. If they’re looking for a no-fuss holiday resort (sun, … Continue reading →

Bank Holiday season is upon us. Here are our top tips for a fabulous weekend away. North: BERWICK-UPON-TWEED This historic border market town has been ownded by the English and the Scottish no less than 14 times. It currently remains … Continue reading →

John Simpson, the BBC World Affairs Editor, will be appearing this month in the ‘Meet the Experts Theatre’ at Destinations 2010. A distinguished foreign correspondent, his forty years at the BBC have seen him travel all around the world and … Continue reading →

When Simon Lofts went to India last year, he visited an orphanage, and the experience affected him profoundly. Now he’s on a mission to find these orphans a permanent home. At the end of last year I learned something obvious. … Continue reading →