Destinations

This week’s Cities for Less post comes from the exotic destination island of Hawaii. Who hasn’t seen pictures of surfers on the beach, stunning sunsets and dramatic coastline and not been tempted to book flights? Let’s be realistic though, the South Pacific (I know technically Hawaii is part of the …

Ever been on holiday or for a weekend away with your kids (or step-kids in my case) where frankly you ended up wishing you hadn’t bothered? Every suggestion met with grumbling dismissals, endless ‘I’m bored’ comments, or interminable tantrums and sibling arguments enough to frazzle your nerves. Holidays are a …

This week’s Cities for Less post comes from Dubai, a fairytale city in the desert, the Middle East’s Las Vegas. This city has come a long way in a short space of time. Many Dubai attractions now adorn shoreline which was barren desert fifteen years ago. Seven star hotels, mega …

I started 2015 with a bang! No champagne in a crowded Sheffield pub, followed by an awkward stumble into the New Year as revellers sing Auld Lang Syne, and wonder whether it’s appropriate to start kissing and hugging random people. FACT: I resent being charged a cover for the same …

London For Less This week’s Cities for Less post focuses on the most visited city in the world, London written by yours truly with a little help from some travel blogging friends. But seriously, is it even possible to do London for less? MasterCard’s 2015 Global Destinations Cities Index ranks …