Los Angeles (LA) is all too familiar for many of us. And, for those who have an interest in the entertainment world, it can be difficult to escape the images of this famous destination that can be seen across the cinema and television screens. LA is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest city in the United States. Therefore, it…
Forget siestas, Madrid is all about fiestas – as it is the ultimate colourful, vibrant town with many fun annual events taking place year-round. While some Spanish cities have their specific bustling times of the year, followed by a quiet lull (or burn-out period), Madrid continues the celebrations throughout, barely pausing for a breath. In Madrid you can be guaranteed that there is always something…
London is a city you will find on most peoples’ lists as a destination that they would like to visit at some point on their travels. And many who have already had the opportunity would agree that not visiting London is like everyone else having a secret and you’re the only one who does not know about it! Indeed, the most popular tourist attractions of…
Where in the world are your friends? Brothers in Berlin, sisters in Seville or colleagues in Cannes; whoever the contact, wherever they are, make sure you keep in touch using modern technology’s latest offerings. Video technology has been used in business for several years now with video conference calls a popular choice for connecting colleagues working in offices worldwide. It’s not just the business world…
Because of its close proximity to Liverpool, Chester is often overlooked as a tourist destination. The success of TV soap ‘Hollyoaks’ — which is set in a fictional suburb of Chester — has raised awareness of the city, making it a place which more people now consider visiting. However, visitors to Chester hoping to catch a glimpse of the landmarks of the show are in…
There are endless opportunities when visiting the UK for an exciting summer break; whether as part of a family holiday or travelling on your own, there is something for everyone to enjoy. It doesn’t matter about the duration of your break either as there is plenty to see and do regardless of where or how long you spend in any given location. For many individuals…
It’s supposed to be the most relaxing period of the year, but planning for a holiday can be more stressful than many people realise. As a result, it is often the case that people forget to do something, perhaps not even remembering until just before they’re due to leave. It’s true, there really is always something. Whether it’s your sunglasses, sun block or sundries for…
Frequent travellers have long benefitted from mileage loyalty benefits offered by airlines and from points and other reward schemes offered by credit card companies. Now they can also cash in if they take advantage of the offers available from operating a UK premium bank account. Most of the UK’s big banks offer different tiers of personal banking, including prestigious premier current accounts which, in return…
Setting some money aside for savings may be a lot easier than many people think. Topping up a savings account seems easy if you have cash to spare each month but don’t despair if you can’t see where extra cash can be freed up as there are savings-savvy tips that can be used by everyone to make their money work harder. The first stop on…
Perform a cursory check on the internet and you’ll find a proliferation of gadget websites that aim to marry excited ‘girls and boys’ to all the ‘latest toys’. All the latest ‘must-have’ items are proudly displayed online where people ‘virtually’ queue to buy them. But the trouble with gadgets, especially if they are new to the market, is that they tend to be pretty expensive!…