The advent of low-cost, no-frill airlines has seen the demise of many an unappetising inflight meal. While most passengers are happy to go without food on a short-haul flight, some people’s bellies do start complaining on longer flights. It’s not a great idea to starve yourself during a longer journey, so you’ll probably need to [...]

Valentine’s Day is catching up with us with the unstoppable force of a runaway train, and if you haven’t been organised enough to plan anything for your loved one, then good luck to you. But fret now, we’re here to offer up some last minute suggestions for you stragglers – and your partner won’t even [...]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and your significant other may be dropping not-so-subtle hints to make sure you don’t forget it (again). But what if you can’t stand the idea of shelling out for roses that will die in a couple of days, and can’t stand the sight of another saccharine card? Well, if [...]

With January’s flight sales marking a bright start to the new year, there’s no better time to be thinking about your travel plans for 2010.
It’s worth bearing in mind that long-haul flights are set to offer the best bang for your buck this year, so let your imagination run wild and think far and wide. [...]

Although the French capital now has its fair share of trendy wine bars, there is no replacing the traditional bars. Sitting in a an old-fashioned Parisian “bar à vins” with a “ballon de rouge” or a “petit blanc” is still considered as one of the great Gallic pleasures, something that has even survived the recent [...]

Ok, those who plumped for a staycation this summer might have had a bit of a bumpy ride, what with the anti-summer weather and all. But that shouldn’t put you off a winter staycation – afterall, rain, wind and snow come with the territory and there are tonnes of cosy, Chrismasty bolt holes across the [...]