We are all about the insider’s take on places and travel. Something interesting, and that only a local would know. So this sounds good, the launch of The Secret App, a new travel app designed to enhance the way people explore cities around the UK and Europe. The app allows you to explore cities through […]
‘Ranger and Rover’ Breaks for Foodies By Train
April 24, 2024 by
Planning holidays and breaks can be tricky, but how do you figure out the duration of the trip? A survey from RSM UK found that it was a subject many prospective holidayers considered, with 10% of people planning to reduce the amount of short stay trips they take, while 8% planned on cutting back on […]
Coventry UK City of Culture Spring Programme
February 2, 2022 by
Putting arts and culture centre stage at UK City Of Culture, Coventry is welcoming welcoming audiences from across the city and the nation to visit. Moving into the second half of their UK City of Culture year, the Spring line-up has been announced. Here are just a few highlights. From 19th – 26th February, an immersive […]
The Other House – Where You’ll Find us in Spring 2022
May 10, 2021 by
Blurring the lines to create a type of new accommodation, the Other House plans to disrupt the traditional sectors of hotels, serviced apartments and private rentals, by combining home comforts with hotel style facilities, whatever the length of stay. Think of it as a second home – your ‘other house’. Launching in South Kensington and Covent […]
#Titanic30 – Marking the 30th Anniversary of Discovering The Titanic
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
To mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the Titanic wreck by Dr Robert Ballard, Titanic Belfast will be holding a live Q&A with him from 5pm – 6pm on 1st September 2015. Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building in the spot where the ship was designed and launched. Its nine galleries help you explore the […]
TRAVEL: Elizabeth Taylor’s Palm Springs Home
August 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Visitors to Palm Springs have an incredible opportunity to rent the former home of one of Hollywood’s all-time greats, with Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s private estate. Nestled within the upmarket Las Palmas neighbourhood, the expansive and gated “Casa Elizabeth” reflects the style and glamour for which the star was famed. It features four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a […]
FESTIVAL: Starmus III with Stephen Hawking in Tenerife
May 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Starmus, a highlight on the calendar of the brightest minds in science and space, will take place from June 27th – 2nd July 2016 in Tenerife under the theme Beyond the Horizon – Tribute to Stephen Hawking. At a launch event in the Royal Astronomical Society in Piccadilly there was an expectant hush as Prof. Stephen Hawking came into the […]
TRAVEL REVIEW: Onboard P&O Britannia – First Look Inside
March 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
We were lucky enough to be one of the first onboard new P&O vessel Britannia, the largest ever British cruise ship. The stats are awesome – it weighs in at 141,000 tons with capacity for over 3600 passengers, 1398 officers and crew and, at 1,082 ft, it’s longer than The Shard. It’s immense and beautiful. It’s modern luxury cruising with the emphasis […]
TRAVEL REVIEW: Insider’s Take on P&O Britannia
March 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Seriously, I go to a lot of launches. But, wow, this one was the biggie. Alan Greenhalgh reports from the inaugural celebrations of P&O’s largest and newest cruise liner extraordinaire, Britannia. You’ll have seen the coverage over the news, read these pieces here Inside Look and here’s a review of the actual event. We got sneak peek […]
Nicaragua – Top Places To Visit in 2015
February 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nicaragua – featuring on a lot of ’emerging hot new’ lists for 2015 – shinesquad’s Alan Greenhalgh and Matthew Devlen take a trip to this colourful, tropical paradise in Central America. Forget Costa Rica — old news. Industry experts are calling Nicaragua the hottest destination in Central America, and one of its best bargains. The WTTC […]
