Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly the most romantic day of the year. And what better excuse is there for taking a night or two away from it all and perhaps even surprising your partner in the process? As far as the men are concerned, booking a romantic meal at a quiet location can prove a wonderful way to treat the woman in your life. In addition,…
Christmas is a time for sharing and it’s no different in the business world. The credit crunch means budget cuts are a common occurrence but don’t let the economic climate put a dampener on corporate gifts. Extravagant and expensive purchases may be out of the question but there’s always room for a little luxury and chocolate themed Christmas gifts are a great way to treat…
Although it became fashionable for Britain’s landed gentry to visit the UK’s most popular spa towns during the 16th century onwards, it was the Romans that first promoted health tourism in the country almost 2,000 years ago after discovering the Celts enjoying the spa waters of Bath. Although Harrogate and Cheltenham are also renowned for their waters, the most famous of Britain’s spa towns is…
No one likes driving in bad weather, but as the evenings draw in and the days – and nights – get colder, that’s exactly what we will all be doing at some point. The most important thing is not to wait until it turns cold to check your car over. As anyone who has ever run out of anti-freeze will know, it can be very…
Situated in south-eastern Florida and surrounded by a landscape of world-heritage swamps, marshlands and miles of luxury beaches is the cosmopolitan city of Miami. As the seventh most populated region in the United States, the metropolitan area of Miami sprawls for miles, offering a landscape like no other part of America. The first settlers landed just a few miles from the city of Miami, bringing…
We all know that shopping habits change over the years, but have you ever stopped to think about what your shopping bag says about you? Indeed, it is quite interesting to look at what women bought 20 years ago compared with today. And the results might surprise you! The 1980s Power dressing was all the rage: shoulder pads and big hair were obligatory. Furthermore, women…
No matter what type of home business you have, it’s important to make sure you find ways of running it that ensures you are as productive as you can be. It’s very easy to waste time without even realising it – and that isn’t good for you or your business. That’s why it’s worth spending some time evaluating how you do business, to see whether…
New York conjures images of sleek skyscrapers, bright yellow taxis and above all the Statue of Liberty. Nicknamed ‘the city that never sleeps; New York is one of the world’s greatest cities. Its strangely welcoming nature, gives even first timers a strange sense of d?j? vu and, combined with the immense range of sights, tastes and sounds make people return year after year. First timers…
Scotland is the home of many things — whisky, tartan and shortbread to name a few — but it is perhaps the Scots’ contribution to the world of sport that has had the biggest affect on the world. From 1456, when the first recorded game of golf (for which records survive) took place at Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh, Scotland has been seen the world over…
The advent of the internet has not only changed the way humans interact with one another, but it has also fundamentally altered the business landscape. Indeed, with nearly 1.5 billion people using the internet globally, businesses have had to work hard keep up with new online demands. However, those that have been successful have been able to reap some very lucrative returns. Take internet shopping,…