Spending a week in Whitby cottages

Posted by Mike Collins on Feb 21, 2012 in Destinations, North Yorkshire | 2 comments

Spending a week in Whitby cottages

Despite the seaside town’s historic past, Whitby cottages have only recently become incredibly popular. Many are putting this down to the economic downturn, and an increasing number of holidaymakers choosing to stay in the UK rather than head abroad for their annual vacation. Some believe that people are bored of the southern seaside resorts and are heading up to Whitby cottages for a change of scenery and some of the best scenery in the country. One thing’s for sure, Whitby can only benefit from such an upturn.

Sydney Top Five

Posted by Mike Collins on Feb 13, 2012 in Featured | 0 comments

Sydney harbour bridge

Sydney is an aspirational destination. It’s not the kind of place you pop off to for the weekend seeing as it’s a 24-hour flight away. But the very fact that it’s on the other side of the world that makes it so appealing and magical. It is also one of the world’s most beautiful cities in one of the most stunning countries in the world. It is cosmopolitan but small-town feeling; people are friendly, there is much to see and do and the restaurant and nightlife scene is second to none.

Hot honeymoon trends for 2012

Posted by Mike Collins on Jan 25, 2012 in Featured | 0 comments

Hot honeymoon trends for 2012

It’s the most important holiday of your lives, so you want to get it spot on. Jane Anderson, editor of 101 Honeymoons, takes a look at the in-the-know trends that are leading honeymooners to the best deals, the best adventures and the best memories in 2012.

How to be a perfect house guest

Posted by Mike Collins on Jan 24, 2012 in Featured | 0 comments

If you are lucky enough to have friends who live overseas or own a second home abroad you could save yourself a small fortune on hotels and villas. It sounds like the perfect cheap holiday: a comfortable place to stay, a chilled vibe, lots of good company, lazy days drinking wine by the pool.

Visiting Cape Verde

Posted by Mike Collins on Jan 17, 2012 in Cape Verde, Featured | 0 comments

With all the islands off the coast of Africa, probably the most stunning is the rocky landscape of the Cape Verde archipelago. Burst forth from the sea by great volcanoes millennia ago it remained uninhabited until the 15^th century when it was colonized by the Portuguese.

I first discovered Cape Verde by sailboat after a long Mediterranean sail. I had never been and a couple that was sailing with us said it was well worth the trip. The sail was beautiful and I was very surprised by what I found when we arrived.