The island archipelago of Hawaii is one of the world’s most picturesque destinations. Home to countless waterfalls, awe-inspiring coastal lookouts and a smattering of jungle for good measure, this island has it all. The state of Hawaii is made up of six main islands – Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Each with a …
Both the largest natural lake in England and the name of the small town on its east shore, Windermere is a coveted summer holiday escape and arguably one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Tourists began to arrive in the mid-19th century when the Kendal and Windermere Railway opened. One person who was …
Having laid low for what feels like an eternity, Asheville, North Carolina, is raising its voice and putting itself firmly on the map. A city with a vibrant music scene and an enthusiastic young community, Asheville will soon become the destination of choice for weekend mini-breaks and arty adventures. From the established downtown to the …
Welcome to the world’s greatest 24-hour city. You can forget London, New York City and Paris; Berlin is a curious nocturnal creature all of its own. A city steeped in history, Berlin wears its battle scars with humility and grace. At the cutting edge of everything – music, food, architecture and more, Berlin is a …
The market town of Darlington is rooted in Medieval times, but was built up in the 19th century by two families wealthy Quaker families, the Peases and Backhouses. They spearheaded projects like the Stockton and Darlington Railway (1825), the first public line in the world to use steam locomotives, and donated monuments like the clock …
Home to vast rows of vineyards and a subtle sense of class, sunny California’s Napa Valley is a luxury traveler’s dream come true. As an annual pilgrimage destination for lovers of fine wine and even finer food, Napa Valley is well equipped for the esteemed traveler. Napa Valley is world-renowned for its wine production. There …
Florence is notably one of the culture capitals of Europe. Home to an incredible collection of museums and art galleries, not to mention breathtaking architecture, Florence should be high on the bucket list of any self-respecting traveler. One of the biggest draw cards to Florence is the Uffizi Gallery. Lovers of fine art and Renaissance …
Pulling into Durham on the train from the south you’ll be treated to a view you won’t soon forget. High in the east are the towers of Durham Cathedral, the pride of this Medieval university city and one of Europe’s greatest Romanesque monuments. Like all of Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage it is built from a …
Warwickshire’s county town is a genteel sort of place on the River Avon, dating back to the start of the 10th century. Warwick was founded by the sister of the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Elder, and in 1088 became the seat of the Earls of Warwick. Their castle is an icon of 14th-century military architecture …
If you’re planning a holiday to the golden sands of South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach, you probably won’t want to leave. It’s got everything you could possibly desire, from gleaming resorts and top of the range celebrity golf courses, to high-end restaurants – and that’s without mentioning the glorious stretch of coastline that it claims as …