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The 3 Types of Holidaymaker
When the good people of Earth are not tapping at keyboards, sighing at the size of the supermarket queue or gazing wistfully through bus windows, they’re living out their dreams somewhere far from home. Our Short Breaks offer countless ways for all types of holidaymaker, be they families, couples or lone rangers, to slip the leash of monotony. It occurred to us that not every holidayer is after the same thing. There are the Luxury Lovers who relish the finer things in life, like four-poster beds in high-ceilinged rooms a stone’s throw from a private spa. We have the Wild and Wacky Wanderlusters, not content until they’ve ticked a box from…
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Wedding Gift Guide
As summer approaches, it’s not just the weather that’s hotting up. May through to August is the most popular time of the year to get married in the UK, with an incredible two-thirds of all weddings taking place during this period. Of course, this May is particularly poignant in the wedding calendar, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot, in the most anticipated nuptials of the year. At midday on 19th May, the royal duo will walk down the aisle at St George’s Chapel, nestled within the grounds of Windsor Castle. A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:59am PST It’s undeniable – love…
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#LiveaLittle: Bungee Jump
Another month, another exciting new chapter in our #LiveaLittle quest! At the beginning of the year, we set out on a mission to encourage others to live life to the full by facing fears, stepping outside of the comfort zone and having a go at fun new activities (no matter how scary!). We began by sending none other than myself up at The O2 and last month saw Yinka from Vex in the City embark on a rip-roaring ride down the River Thames in a supersonic Thames Rocket powerboat. This time around, we decided to really step up the scare factor and set out on the hunt for a daring blogger…
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10 Facts To Celebrate Shakespeare
2016 marked the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, with numerous celebrations across London and the world to celebrate our most famous bard. But we remember him every year, on National Shakespeare Day. A couple of us recently headed to The Globe and discovered some interesting facts about the theatre and Shakespeare himself. Read on to find out what we learnt!
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#LiveaLittle: Thames Rockets Powerboating on the Thames
#LiveaLittle marks our dedication to grabbing life by the horns, and our insistence that you do too. Formerly #BucketList, this campaign has seen intrepid bloggers scale underground caves, break the speed limit at the Silverstone racing track and relish the nostalgia of the Northern Belle luxury train. Last time, we sent Sophie Up at The O2, to climb atop the iconic O2 Arena in Greenwich via a specially constructed walkway. But this time… Thames Rockets Powerboating With spring’s brighter mornings and milder temperatures descending on London, we thought the time was right to turn our attention to water sports. The lovely folk at Thames Rockets offer Powerboating for Two, an experience…
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Fabulously Fun Family Days Out
Let’s rewind to last weekend. Mum’s running around washing an evergrowing heap of paint-stained kids clobber, dad is pushing on with an ongoing DIY project that’s unlikely to ever be completed and the sprogs are upstairs sitting cross-legged in the middle of the bedroom floor with eyes glued to their latest computer game. Sound about right? If this sums up your household, it’s time to break the routine. Reclaim your weekend and make family time something to look forward to, by coming up with new and exciting adventures to embark on together. Whether sports, animals, food or adrenaline is the family’s cup of tea, there are tonnes of unique ways to…