From the great ports on the Solent in the south to the distinguished history of Winchester and the splendour of its National Parks and country idylls, Hampshire is nothing if not diverse. So really, it’s a question of choosing what’s right for you, be it a medieval market town with a Norman church, an adorable …
If you need the fun and culture of a city, Leeds should be your starting point in West Yorkshire, but the dales and moors in the countryside must not be missed. Adding layers of interest and excitement to rural West Yorkshire is the roll call of cultural giants associated with these villages and towns, from …
The noble city of Blois is slap bang at the centre of the Loire Valley World Heritage Site, where you can hardly walk down the street without bumping into a renaissance châteaux. But Blois is much more than a gateway to the region’s big sights, as it’s chock full of marvellous stately townhouses of its …
On the left bank of the Rhône, south of Lyon, is a city overflowing with Roman history. That’s not an overstatement either, as even the parks in Vienne are scattered with thrilling little fragments from the ancient city of “Vienna”, be it Roman paving, walls, milestones or columns. But top of the bill is the …
Here’s a fact to give you a sense of Bastia’s Italian legacy: There are more Baroque churches in this city than any other on Corsica. The Genoese, aided by the medieval Maona investors, were in charge for hundreds of years, and the city is flush with exciting clues from their stay. The citadel is still …
Wisconsin is off the beaten path for most, but that’s what makes it so romantic. This secluded state in the Northern Midwest of the United State is full of surprises when it comes to getaways for couples. Whether you’re a native of the area or just passing through, Wisconsin is here to offer you and …
Mali is a land of many cultures and creeds; a dash of life and action and heritage and history that’s sandwiched between the rolling Sahel and the endless dunes of the Sahara Desert. From the salt-caked outposts of Taoudenni in the north to the throbbing market town of Sikasso in the south, the lion-spotted reaches …
Sweet Home Alabama is the case for some, while for others it’s Sweet Getaway Alabama. This gem is pure Deep South, where your sweet tea never runs low and everyone gets a “Bless your heart.” From the gloriously glamorous to the quaintly understated, Alabama has it all and then some for love birds. The next …
At the heart of this large conurbation in northwest England is a city adored for its industrial innovation, culture and cool. Stay in Manchester for the live music, restaurants and museum and then visit the towns and cities that sprang up overnight in the 1700s. The canals that once transported coal, cotton and textiles are …
Fair to say that the West Midlands isn’t tourism central. But though there are more winsome cities, Birmingham has rollicking nightlife, loads of culture and more shopping than you can handle. Remember too that the large Indian contingent has given Birmingham the best curry houses in the country, and invented the “balti”. Ever since the …