
A holiday home from home: why serviced accommodation beats a hotel
For some, nothing hits the spot like an adventure holiday in North Wales or the Lakes. Others prefer a city break for a dose of culture and retail therapy. Not…

Why not Wigan?
Nestled halfway between the bustling cities of Liverpool and Manchester, the Lancashire town of Wigan is easily overlooked. If people from outside the area associate it with anything, it’s probably…

Be our Guestz
The past few years have seen a renaissance of the Great British holiday. The idea of a ‘staycation’ is no longer a quirky alternative to a foreign holiday. For many…

Christmas in Manchester
Christmas shopping is a chore for some. Leave it too late, and the stress levels pass the angel at the top of the Christmas tree. But if you’re not enjoying…

Christmas in the Lakes
There’s nothing like a long country walk at Christmas time. And there are few better places to take one than the matchless English Lake District. There’s clean, fresh air, stunning…

Visit Preston: better by degree
Preston lies at the heart of England’s northwest and is one of the best connected cities in the UK. Its station is a key point on the West Coast rail…

Get happy in Halifax
UK city breaks are ever popular with families, couples and even adventurous singles. But why limit local getaways to actual cities? The larger towns of England have plenty of to…