10 unspoilt islands you have to visit
Gozo, Malta. Photo: Robert Pittman The oceans are punctuated by gorgeous islands: tiny ones that glimmer like emeralds; sandy ones that kiss turquoise waters and slip into clear lagoons. Where there’s...
View ArticleAt home for the holidays: Long Beach, California
Long Beach Marina, Also known as Tha LBC. This January, after getting my Master’s degree in Edinburgh, along the way all but inevitably falling in love with Scotland, I returned to America a sadder,...
View ArticleSun, sea and Swansea
Swansea’s modern waterfront and marina. Photo: Visanuyotin’s portfolio The saying ‘life’s a beach’ definitely fits the bill when describing Swansea, Wales’ waterfront city. Sitting prettily on the...
View ArticleThree days in Dorset: Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast
Last week I fulfilled a childhood dream and went dinosaur hunting… well, sort of. I actually spent three lovely days on a family holiday to Lyme Regis, on the Jurassic Coast – as famous for its...
View ArticleBeaches, balloons and fabled monsters: UK days out for kids
Very soon schools will be emptying for the summer – and up and down the land parents will be struggling to think about how to keep those little ones amused for the next six weeks. Thinking back to my...
View ArticleBournemouth bound for summer fun
Bournemouth is one of the UK’s hottest seaside destinations and with the weather hotting up there’s no better time to take a look at this vibrant, cosmopolitan town. As a Hampshire resident I’ve...
View Article5 famous UK seaside resorts – then and now
The relaxing prospect of a seaside retreat doesn’t call for jetting off to faraway lands. Looking for a romantic getaway? A family-friendly trip rich in culture and nature, with activities to suit...
View ArticleBoard silly: Top surfing destinations for families
When was the last time you went surfing? Given that we’ve enjoyed one of the warmest UK summers in memory – in fact, the fourth hottest since 1910 – I’d hope the answer is “Recently”. I’d love to hear...
View Article10 glorious beach sunsets
Every night, the same orb sinks below the horizon, the same way as it’s always done – the same way as it always will. East to west, day after day, year after year until the end of time. Technically,...
View Article8 celebrity holidays that don’t require fame or fortune
Image: Flickr Celebs – what are they like? Always jetting off on holiday, flouncing around five-star resorts and hogging the Mail’s sidebar of shame. Being a celebrity sounds like great fun. Sure, the...
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