Where next? A luxury weekend in Gdansk, Poland.

Where next? A luxury weekend in Gdansk, Poland.

ByJen Lowthrop

…can’t wait. I have recently started working with RoomAuction.com on their new Travel Ambassador programme and can’t wait for my first adventure.   Saturday It starts with a Business Class trip with Lufthansa flying via Frankfurt to Gdansk. A bit of a long trip, but the business class lounge and champagne will be sure to keep me perky until I arrive in Gdansk. My first evening will be spent at the Hotel Dwór Oliwski 5* which looks AMAZING! Bright,…

Four great getaway ideas for couples

ByJen Lowthrop

…c to come back to in the evening. 3. Get outside and go Glamping There’s a new fad on the scene, and it’s called glamping. Simply put, it’s glamorous camping. The idea being you get the benefits of camping, but the accommodation and facilities are of a higher quality. Glamping is particularly popular among younger people and young couples. And the advantage of it is that it’s a great transition into actual camping. I personally love to go camping….

Siharaja Rainforest – don’t make the same mistake as me

ByJen Lowthrop

…he wildlife within the forest. (this we definitely had, our guide Bandula knew everything, but sadly only enough time to share a small amount with us). Spend a full day in the rainforest, to include time to swim around several of the waterfalls, to hunt for snakes, lizards and birds of varying colours and species and a relaxing lunch in the sunshine … but mind those leeches! Finishing at around 4 pm you should have time to get the last bus out of…

The best relaxing getaways

ByJen Lowthrop

…as are offering courses in ‘wellness’ that promise to make you feel like a new person through an immersive range of treatments, saunas and massages. Great places to experience this in the UK include the award-winning Ragdale Hall in Leicestershire, but if you fancy an exotic twist, then head to Budapest – famous for its beautiful open air spas! Spa hotels really offer the best in relaxation experiences, so if you like being pampered then maybe thi…

4 handy tips for first time visitors to China

ByJen Lowthrop

…and monuments to national parks and historic sites. 4. Be prepared to try new dishes China has an amazing food culture, and every different region of the country has its own unique style of cooking. There are eight regions in China, and so there are eight distinct types of food on offer, most of which is delicious. As a first-time visitor to China, you may have been warned to avoid eating street food, but street snacks offer some of the best food…

The 12 volunteering days of Christmas

The 12 volunteering days of Christmas

ByJen Lowthrop

…ing around House of Fraser on my lunch break on Black Friday and before I knew it I had three Christmas gifts in my arms. I was feeling very proud of my organised shopping, something for Grandma, for Nana 2 and my sisters… and I was about to save £24.50!! Bargain. No NO what was I doing?! A moment of realisation came to my mind and I quickly put all gifts back on the shelves and marched out the shop empty handed. Phew! Just when I thought it was o…