​The magic of Glenfinnan is the fascination it holds for different generations. ​Have you ever wanted to go to a museum but there is just no way the kids are buying it because museums are history and history's boring? Let me introduce you to a magical place just north of the Scottish Highland town of Fort William on the road to Mallaig. A spectacul...

​ The new Prince Akatoki, inspired by the Japanese word for dawn is offering guests 'the calm tranquillity of Japanese hospitality' in the heart the UK's capital city. With a strong focus on aesthetic and design, guests can expect sophisticated décor, subtle mood lighting and minimalist furnishings throughout. Inspired by Japan, The Prince Akatoki'...

Val d'Isère is a resort in the French Alps, near the Italian border. During the spring and summer months, the Haute Tarentaise is known for its variety of cycling trails. Val d'Isère has launched its new 'Cyclo Charter' offering information on cycle-approved accommodation for in the area. This features locked storage for bikes, laundry services, bi...

As the final production in the Open Air Theatre's 2022 season, Poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams has adapted Antigone from an original work by Sophocles that was written in 441BC. I deliberately avoided delving too deeply into the original plot of theis Greek tradegy, preferring to come to the Ellams adaptation without preconceptions. It w...

​The kind of energy that comes for free was there in bucketloads at Prestwick as the Scottish Coastal Town celebrated its 10th annual festival. ​A party atmosphere is common among the many bars and restaurants along the Main Street in Prestwick especially at the weekend. But, on one particular weekend every year things get cranked up just that bit ...

​ Off the Map Travel is offering a new five-day/four-night Polar Night trip that goes close to the North Pole with an isolated stay at the Juva Cabin in Svalbard, Norway. This remote area has 24-hour darkness and a complete absence of light pollution where chances to see the Aurora (Northern Lights) are strongest. Only accessible in the snow during...