Some of the great joys of the festive season are the sparkle and fizz of cocktails with the girls, the ‘morning after the night before’ gossip surrounding the office party and mistletoe and misplaced kisses. Christmas has arrived and the party season has begun. With so many nights out and get-togethers happening, it is often a case of getting from the office to the party…
London is a fast-paced, cosmopolitan city with enough fantastic sights to see that you would probably have to, or indeed want to spend a whole year sightseeing. Most of the highlights, however, are easy to reach and can provide everything from activity to relaxation on your visit to London. If you feel the need for speed, why not jump on a high-speed cruise to check…
The Seychelles islands lie spattered across the Indian Ocean as though flicked by an artist’s brush. Each is a drop of green, punctuated by grey granite outcrops and rimmed in white sand. The winds blow softly through the coconut fronds; the frangipani smells sweetly at nightfall, and dramatic violet and orange sunsets pattern the sky to create a romantic holiday setting. Indeed, the Seychelles islands…
If you make the most of it, student life can be great. Not only do you get your first taste of independence, but there’s also an amazing opportunity to meet new people. The experiences you gain as a student stay with you for life and go towards shaping your future path. Although many believe partying forms a large part of a student’s curriculum, in reality…
Recent years have seen the world’s economy experience some fluctuation, with the resulting ‘credit crunch’ affecting millions of the UK population. This, in turn, has caused many purse strings to tighten and many individuals and families to cut down on their spending. One regular outgoing for millions of households across the country is the cost of running a vehicle. Whether your car is being used…
If you were to ask yourself how many credit cards you have in your purse or wallet, the chances are it’s more than one. As a nation, there is a staggering 67 million credit cards owned by consumers; on average that’s 2.4 cards each. Credit cards have in fact been around for more than 40 years, but it was only in the 1990s that the…
There are few cities in the world that are able to conjure images of greatness by the mere mention of their name alone. Moreover, even fewer cities could ever claim not only to have once been the very centre of western civilisation, but also the modern-day heart of the world’s most followed religion. Indeed, as the spiritual and geographical home of the Catholic Church, the…
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…
How good are you with money? Do you always put your savings first, or are they last on your list of priorities and never seem to get seen to? Whatever type of person you are when it comes to money, there is no doubt that the current economic climate doesn’t make saving money any easier than it used to be. With bills on the rise…
Scotland has developed a uniquely rich and diverse culture throughout its history, for which it is globally recognised. Boasting a heritage of both historical and modern proportions, the island nation is as famous for its legendary literary figures, as it is for its range of sought after whiskies, its breathtaking natural beauty and its internationally renowned food offerings. Indeed, Scotland sees millions of tourists from…