Castles

A stay at this 16th-century castle in the eastern Scottish Highlands, formerly the private home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, today embodies the castle good life—complete with kilted bagpipers, highly textured suites with period furnishings, and more champagne and fine food than any one person can finish. You also have free rein over 8,000 forested acres, … Continue reading »

When visiting Rome, I like staying close to the Vatican: there’s something magic in seeing “il cupolone” first thing in the morning that I wouldn’t change for anything. There’s something else I regularly do when there, I always cross the Tiber on Ponte Sant’Angelo. “How touristy” you may think and, yes, you’re right, I don’t … Continue reading »

– 7th Of The 50 Best Hotels in The World and named – 3rd in the Top Ten Hotels of Europe 2016 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards which are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and they are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel” … Continue reading »

There are some moments in life that you never forget — the birth of your children, meeting the love of your life — and for the very lucky few, a stay at The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle in the Scottish Highlands. Tucked away on a peninsula of Dornoch Firth, four hours north of Edinburg, … Continue reading »

More than half of Britons aspire to visit some of the world’s creepiest landmarks – and they don’t have to look far for the most favoured destinations. The Tower of London clinched top spot in the poll and four of the top 13 places were close to home. It was followed by Transylvania, Romania, and … Continue reading »

We’ve found some fabulous, historic retreats which will make you feel like you are a million miles away – but they are right on Birmingham’s doorstep. So as the night’s start to draw in, and the temperatures fall, here’s our guide to some places to visit for a much needed boost within an hour’s drive … Continue reading »

Brno, Czech Republic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, Brno. Image: Larsjuh under a CC license Brno. Image: Marco Derksen under a CC license Brno. Image: Marco Derksen under a CC license So you’ve been to Prague, but how about discovering the Czech Republic’s second city? The cityscape is dominated by two stunning medieval buildings – … Continue reading »

Newmarket Holidays is a highly respected independent tour operator, having won the British Travel Awards for the best large escorted tours holiday company for three consecutive years. The company prides itself on its customer service, commitment to affordable holidays and vast array of stunning destinations. From exclusive theatre breaks in New York to escorted tours … Continue reading »

Restoration work on a 19th Century castle appears to have woken up some ghosts. Strange goings-on have been reported at Gwrych Castle in Abergele since work began back in 2014 to revamp the Grade I listed building and its gardens. Visitors claim to have seen a ghostly white woman hovering in the air while dogs … Continue reading »

We went to Scotland because of the kids; because the kids were looking for magic. Specifically the Harry Potter train ride, given that Scotland is JK Rowling’s land. This was our annual vacation abroad. Jay, my husband, is a member of the Young Presidents Organization and also the International Forum group. Every summer, the members’ … Continue reading »