It is often suggested that travelling broadens the mind, but it is much easier to broaden a peaceful and receptive mind that one burdened with doubts arising from loose ends not tied up prior to departure. Therefore, getting your affairs in order allows you to focus more on the joys of travelli...

Madrid is a city synonymous with a strong art scene, buzzing bars and nightlife, and alfresco dining. Add traditional Spanish cooking to the mix and the end result is a destination which tantalises all your senses and is capable of delivering whatever kind of holiday you’re after, whether laid ...

As the world adapts to the new credit crunch way of life, the trend for Christmas 2008 is to ‘get creative’ and show that enjoying the festive season doesn’t have to cost the earth, and can prove to be even more personal in the process.

In 2007 when a well-known American trend predic...

The Channel Island of Jersey has entered into staging marathons a little later than most of the world’s major cities such as London and New York, but now that it has three successful events under its belt the organising committee are hopeful that the Jersey Marathon will become a major draw for...

We take it on holiday, we take it on days out, and we take it to weddings and parties. It gets knocked about, dropped, spilt upon, and abused by budding young photographers under the age of five. So, it’s a good job the camera has at least a hundred years of development behind it, to ensure its...

A current talking point across the globe is the economic climate and the ripples felt by its downturn. Falling property prices are one of the perceived problems of the predicted recession and the subject has been shrouded by a cloud of doom and gloom, regardless of whether you’re referring to ...

Malaga is the birthplace of famous artist Pablo Picasso and it is easy to see why a city of such picturesque beauty would inspire someone to paint; with its pure blue skies, sea lined coast and rich green hills. Indeed, there is something about the delicate lines and sumptuous colours of this ...

Blackpool has been described as one of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations; in addition it’s the perfect place for a family holiday. In fact, you’ll find it hard to pack it all into a week’s break; luckily most of the attractions in Blackpool are within easy walking distance.

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One of Britain’s most infamous melancholy poets, Lord Byron, christened the city of Dubrovnik ‘the pearl of the Adriatic’. It was afforded UNESCO heritage city status in 1979 and today this cosmopolitan destination offers a marvellous mixture of old and new; both in its architecture and also in...

Current bank accounts are an essential part of life for most people. Providing a secure service in which to store one’s cash, as well as offering various payment facilities, a current account can provide individuals with the means to effectively protect and manage their personal finances.