8 Experience Christmas Gifts for Travel Lovers

8 Experience Christmas Gifts for Travel Lovers

ByJen Lowthrop

…he Lake District! Airbnb now host a whole load of amazing experiences too; www.airbnb.co.uk/s/experiences If you want to claim £25 off your first Airbnb booking, follow this link to my profile: www.airbnb.co.uk/c/jlowthrop 3. A luxurious dinner If you don’t want the expense of a full weekend away why not book your loved ones in for a meal at a local restaurant. It is always best to keep the costs down for those you are gifting the experience to. A…

Top 10 dos (and don’t dos) in Vegas

Top 10 dos (and don’t dos) in Vegas

ByJose Walbank

…bar  Speaking of expensive food…  The mini bars in Vegas hotels are crazy costly.  Although the cost will vary from hotel to hotel, a single bottle of water can set you back around $12.  No matter how much you fancy that pack of M&Ms, it’s hard to justify this level of cost.  What’s more, it’s important to note that the majority of Vegas’ big hotels install sensors into their mini bars.  This means that, if you lift any of the items up off the mi…

5 Reasons the Caribbean Islands are Perfect for Tech-Free Travel

5 Reasons the Caribbean Islands are Perfect for Tech-Free Travel

ByJen Lowthrop

…f phones, tablets, and e-readers can be a blissful experience. And when it comes to traveling without tech, the Caribbean is the ideal destination, offering an incredible chance to relax and recharge without stressing about work or other responsibilities. Whether you are visiting the Caribbean for the first time or just discovering it without a digital guide, here are some of the reasons why the islands are a wonderful place to explore tech-free. …

Halloween Goblet Cocktail Recipe

Halloween Goblet Cocktail Recipe

BySophie Bratt

…il the sugar starts to dissolve, then add the spiced rum. Fill a goblet-style glass with ice. Pour the liquid from the spiced rum, lime and sugar mixture into the goblet. Top up the ginger ale. Drizzle the grenadine in and serve!   For more classic cocktail recipes, check out thebar.com. They have so many on there and most come with a video to show you how to put them together like a pro. This post was sponsored by the lovely guys at thebar.com. L…

Hitch-hiking in Sri Lanka

ByJen Lowthrop

…in luxury to our destination. Did you know that everyone in Sri Lanka gets free education and health care … wow! Hitchhiking isn’t all about a free ride… it’s about those conversations you don’t have when walking down the street, the snapshot into people’s lives you gain, oh and maybe saving yourself from being squished in between two sweaty smelly locals staring at you with those penetrating eyes. For me, I am hooked and can’t wait to get back on…

Tips for saving money when booking a holiday

ByJen Lowthrop

…mix and matching your airlines. Sometimes it’s cheaper to fly out with one company and come back with another. Skyscanner is great for this, and for finding the cheapest flights over a month if you’re mega flexible with when you can travel – the time you travel may affect the price too. You’ll find some early morning flights are much cheaper than afternoon ones. However make sure you add in extra costs of not being able to get public transport to…

A perfect day in London for two for under £100

A perfect day in London for two for under £100

ByJen Lowthrop

…acefulness of cycling around Copenhagen I really didn’t think London would compare, but with a bit of common sense you can’t go too wrong. When you get to Broadway Market drop your bike in at the docking station by the canal and have a wander along the street. Depending how hungry you are there are lots of little cafes and pubs to fill you up but I recommend holding out… 2.00pm – Arepa and Co Venezuelan Cafe (approx£20) You could leave the bike an…