I’ve travelled through tens, possibly hundreds of airports over the years and I’ve only even been vaguely aware of the concept of an executive lounge. I’ve always assumed these classy airport havens are for a very different traveller to me. You know the types… CEO’s, celebrities and well-to-do folk who prefer not to mix with…

During the Easter break last year we were invited to visit Les Dunes holiday park just outside Perpignan on the French Mediterranean Coast with Canvas Holidays. We loved the whole experience from morning dips in our hot tub to evenings spent playing family boules, relishing the high-end yet intimate camp site experience…but looking back nearly…

You might think 24 hours in the world’s most romantic city isn’t enough time to fit everything in. Well think again. If you have just one day in Paris, you’ll need to fine-tune your itinerary and keep to a tight schedule if you want to fit in visits to all of the major tourist attractions,…

As the US’s largest state Alaska offers endless opportunities to explore it’s incredible, wild and breathtaking landscape. Coming from the native Aleutian the word ‘Alaska’ means the land towards the sea and indeed this state offers incredible experiences both on land and ocean. Boasting a range of majestic wildlife and pristine landscapes Alaska is now…

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Point A Hotels are a fleet of affordable hotels in central locations across London, Glasgow and soon to be Edinburgh. Using their vast range of hospitality experience the Point A team have modelled their hotels on the concept that a hotel stay is more than just a room for a night. From a desire to…

Learning a new language is an admirable undertaking. By learning how other people speak, you can begin to appreciate their culture and lifestyle in a whole new light. Not only is learning a new language a very worthwhile undertaking, but it is also now easier than ever before. There is a multitude of methods you…

Let’s start from the fact that the national parks are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Canada or Alaska can not be said to be complete if it does not include one or more of these jewels in the open air. In the national parks of Canada and Alaska you…

For most families a trip to Florida is a once in a lifetime experience. For this very reason it’s important that you make the most of all the incredible opportunities available to you when you visit. Forward planning is crucial if you want to make the most of your visit, especially if you’re planning on…