On Mayday weekend we decided to borrow a Bongo from the fiance’s Dad and have a long weekend camping in Mull. Having never been there before I was quite excited to be going but slightly concerned about the long drive.

We set off early morning and headed up to the Corran Ferry (£6.70 per car) which takes you into Argour. This ferry is a good bit of a drive further on than Oban but the ferry from Oban was a lot more money and pretty busy for a holiday weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Last Christmas I had the option of an iPad for Xmas or a trip to New York. In a completely non-geeky, non-me way I chose New York. I knew it would be freezing when I was out but luckily I love Winter and the snow so it didn’t deter me. I was out visiting the Fiance who was out there with work. Since it’s been quite a while since I was away (and I never wrote my diary) I’m writing mainly about the highlights of the week. Read the rest of this entry »

How do you fancy winning Worldwide annual travel insurance for you, your partner and children*? Sounds good? Nearly time for booking your 2011 holiday?

Thought so…

So get commenting. What we want you to do it tell us about your worst holiday disaster. Maybe you forgot your passport and realised at the airport; maybe you broke a bone and were bed ridden all holiday or maybe you turned up with your new beau only to be housed in a hotel room next to an Ex. Whatever the story we want to hear it. Read the rest of this entry »

Guest Post for ihearttravel

Apparently 24 January 2011 was officially the most depressing day of the year. So, for anyone feeling a little blue and in need of cheering up why not book a stay in Glasgow in April?

The vibrant Scottish city, normally a hotbed for live music, will become a comedy central with the Glasgow International Comedy Festival running from 17 March to 10 April 2011 and four nights of Peter Kay stand up in the middle of the month. Read the rest of this entry »

Guest Post for ihearttravel

Darling Harbour is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitian areas of Sydney. Situated on the western fringe of the Central Business District, Darling Harbour is a recreational haven. If you staying in one of the many Sydney hotels and are looking for a good night out, you are guaranteed to find it here. Read the rest of this entry »