As we brace ourselves against the approach of winter months and our summer holidays and weekends of sailing, golfing, days out at the beach or just lazing in the garden become a distant summer memory, our minds turn to what we can do to get through the winter months. Generally, there is a certain gloom that approaches at this time of year, the thought of…
Keeping fit and healthy is not all about going to the nearest gym, after all, how many of us have rolled up at the nearest gym on 2nd January with great intentions to get ourselves some exercise and improve our mind body and soul, and by March we’re looking for every excuse not to get on that treadmill. Why do we all assume that a…
With so many innovations in technology in this day and age, many of us take things for granted. In terms of beauty, for some women it could be their simple easy-fix solution may well be the lip plumping lip gloss for that immediate pout; or that lash extending mascara for the doe-eyed look that is their ultimate beauty fix. For others it could be hair…
The Florida Keys is one of the world’s most beautiful series of islands connected to central Florida by the extension of U.S. Highway One, which runs some 113 miles from Miami to Key West, the southernmost tip of the continental USA. The drive south over the shallow sea and many islands of the Keys is one of the most spectacular in the USA, and includes…
In 2004, it was estimated that around 102 million people visited the West Midlands region of the UK. The best-known city in the area, Birmingham, is often considered England’s second city and has an estimated population of 1,006,500. It is also surrounded by smaller towns and cities such as Wolverhampton, Solihull and West Bromwich; however, separated by several miles of greenbelt, is the city of…
In 2004, it was estimated that around 102 million people visited the West Midlands region of the UK. The best-known city in the area, Birmingham, is often considered England’s second city and has an estimated population of 1,006,500. It is also surrounded by smaller towns and cities such as Wolverhampton, Solihull and West Bromwich; however, separated by several miles of greenbelt, is the city of…
Having a current account to help keep your money safe and pay bills is something most of us just take for granted. How easy it would it be to cope financially if these accounts were no longer available from banks and credit cards just simply didn’t exist? First of all, imagine the problems it would cause when receiving your salary every month? Your employer would…
With over thirty million cars estimated to be on the UK roads alone, space has never been so much of an issue as it is for road-users in the 21st century. Indeed, more and more people are turning to two-wheeled transport as a means of beating the heavy congestion that exists in most of the major cities. And, not only are motorcycles easier to manoeuvre…
Huge investment into the city of Dublin has spruced up its tall streets and terraces and today it’s a dynamic city brimming with attractions, artefacts, boutiques and boulevards all perfectly offset by a vibrant nightlife. Renowned as one of Europe’s most down-to-earth and welcoming cities, Dublin’s accessibility exists in a literal sense as well with the airport lying just seven miles north of the city…
There have been over 25 million visits to London each year, every year, since 2000. Its position as one of the most visited cities in the world may be due to the varied and entertaining nightlife, the many historical landmarks or the world-famous shows. Whatever the individual reasons for visiting though, the tourist industry in the city is worth approximately ?16.6 billion, with the average…