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When tannin met tang – celebrating National Wine and Cheese Day 2020
“I came here tonight because when you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” -Harry, When Harry Met Sally A match made in culinary heaven, cheese and wine go together like Hollywood’s greatest odd couple. In fact, they’ve been complementing each other for hundreds of years. So to celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day on the 25th July, we’re taking a look at why these unnatural bedfellows go so well together and, importantly, how to pair them with style. Why do wine and cheese go well together? Essentially, it’s all in the…
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Feasts, flights and forest adventures – hundreds of experiences reopen
Thanks so much for your patience. Because of this and the hard work and support of our partners, we’re delighted to announce a huge number of our experiences are now open again for bookings. From relaxing and idyllic short breaks to petrol-fueled adrenaline kicks, here are just some of the highlights. Grand getaways Treat yourself or someone special to a relaxing getaway from the daily grind. These tempting trips around the UK are not to be missed: Overnight Hotel Break and Dinner at a New Forest Hotel Been counting down the days to get away? Well, there aren’t many places in the UK that provide more of a blissful escape…
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Plenty to see here – the UK’s most romantic and exciting short breaks
Summer might not be cancelled after all. With news that the Government has agreed ‘air bridges’ to France, Spain, Italy and Greece, allowing tourists to travel without quarantining for 14 days upon returning, holidays abroad aren’t feeling like pipe dreams anymore. But if you’re looking for a weekend or short break that’s closer to home, you’re not alone. In fact, a Sky survey of 2,412 Britons found that 68% of people are not planning international travel in the next six months. Luckily, there are lots of fantastic holiday options available right on our doorstep. From Hobbit Holes to Mongolian Yurts, here’s our pick of the UK’s best short breaks and weekend…
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How to show Dad you care this Father’s Day (without being there)
There’s every chance you could be spending Father’s Day with your dad this year – albeit at a safe distance. Unfortunately, it just isn’t feasible for some families. Well, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of ways to show him you care – without actually being there. Get together virtually This seems like an obvious one. But there really is no better way to show him you care than booking in some face-to-face time. If your dad isn’t close enough to see physically, or the weather isn’t on your side, a virtual gettogether is almost as good as the real thing. Why not ‘share’ one of his favourite ales or IPAs…
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Here are the best virtual tours of London’s museums and galleries
“Culture gives comfort in times of turmoil, it unites us and makes us understand what it means to be human.” Hartwig Fischer, Director of the British Museum. It turns out that Fischer wasn’t alone in his thinking. According to ITV, the British Museum has seen a massive spike in online visitors since closing its doors. In fact, the site saw an incredible 978,548 users in the first two and a half weeks of March. Amazingly, this is double the amount of traffic than it had in March 2019. But what’s caused this sharp peak in interest? Virtual tours. That’s right. In 2020, being on lockdown doesn’t mean you have to…
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The Highs and Lows of the FIFA World Cup
Summer is coming and it’s a great time of year for sports fans, but for football fans across the planet, every four years many of the FIFA World Cup wild memories and emotions are conjured up – from world-class footwork on the pitch and mind-blowing goals to red cards, drugs and fall outs. The world inclusive tournament certainly produces some pretty unforgettable moments. To mark the arrival of the 2018 FIFA World Cup today (14th June), we’ve had a look back at some of the highs and lows of the iconic football tournament, throughout its 88 years of existence. Here are a few highlights: The Highs England won their first and (so…
