There’s nothing like a good carol to get you in the mood for Christmas, especially when accompanied by crisp conditions, a mince pie and a winter warmer. Carols from King’s College in Cambridge set the mood in millions of living rooms around the world on Christmas Eve. But that can’t …
Read More »Send us a tip on a literary bar – you could win a holiday voucher
How many times have you had to rely on the company of a book while waiting for a friend who has a loose concept of timekeeping? Choose your bar well, however, and you could be kept company by the spirit of the writers themselves. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in London’s …
Read More »Send us a tip on great independent shops – you could win a holiday voucher
Where do you go to get the best alternative Christmas presents and stocking fillers? We’re not talking online here … we want suggestions for great independent high streets that support local makers, cool markets selling handcrafted goods, or perhaps there’s a winter weekend of artists’ open studios near you where …
Read More »Share a tip on an affordable place to ski in Europe for the chance to win a £200 holiday voucher
Ever had a hankering to go skiing only to hit the buffers when you see the price of a week for a family in Verbier, Chamonix or St Anton? Admittedly, it’s all relative, but a slide on the slopes needn’t require a bank loan. There are affordable hacks and cheaper …
Read More »CHANEL Holiday 2022 Collection | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s a small (but perfectly formed) seasonal collection for CHANEL this year which focuses on celestial bodies – specifically, the moon – shown best on the star piece, Eclat Lunaire. CHANEL Holiday 2022 Collection There are two versions of Eclat Lunaiere Illuminating Face Powder which depicts facets of the …
Read More »Share a tip on a film or TV location trip for the chance to win a £200 holiday voucher
Last night saw the launch of the second series of The White Lotus, filmed in the ritzy Sicilian hilltop town of Taormina. Even before it was aired it led to a surge in interest in the region, with a predicted boost of €2m to the local economy. We’d like to …
Read More »Share a tip on a city walk for the chance to win a £200 holiday voucher
New data released by the Ordnance Survey has revealed the most popular city walks among its 3.5 million users, from panoramic views from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh to a hike that takes inthe final resting place for many of Manchester’s great and good. Now we’d like to hear about your …
Read More »Winter magic in Wales: five must-try holiday adventures
Just because the nights are drawing in, it doesn’t mean that we have to hibernate. From crisp, snowy hikes and cycling on traffic-free routes to relaxing in your own luxurious hideaway glamping pod, here are five ideas for inspiring Welsh adventures that’ll make your winter. The sky’s the limitIf your …
Read More »Where there’s Wales, there’s a ‘way’: your guide to three classic holiday routes
Against the backdrop of winter, the Welsh landscape – from towering fortresses to windswept coastlines – seems to really come alive. Without the summer crowds, you may even find you often have this raw-natured countryside to yourself. With such a bounty of riches, we’d understand if you can’t make up …
Read More »Share details of an autumn break in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher
With food festivals and the harvest season in full swing, the countryside wearing its most colourful finery and cities oozing autumnal atmosphere, this is a great time to visit Europe. Tell us about your favourite trips to city, town, or village – ideally somewhere less heralded. Highlights could include a …
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