The medieval English market town of Stratford-upon-Aon has its place in history as the birthplace, and indeed death place, of William Shakespeare (1582–1616). While the 'greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist' produced the bulk of his creative work in London, this has never inhibited the town from laying claim to...

The Champagne region of France is known worldwide for the sparkling white and rosé wine that proudly bears its name. The 220km Route Touristique du Champagne allows visitors to explore the region while getting to know the Champagne producers and their wine. In centuries past, the area was one of the great economic 'powerhouses' of Europe, with the ...

The Italian Job is a truly unique fundraising rally staged annually by passionate Mini enthusiasts that was originally inspired by the 1969 film of the same name. And so in late October and early November, and since 1990, the Jobbers as they are called will make their way from the UK, and through France and Germany, to start the run officially in I...

Billesley Manor is a 16th century Elizabethan manor house standing in 11 acres of parkland some miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Reference was made to a manor house in the Domesday Book'd Great survey of England and part of Wales' in 1068. William Shakespeare is said to have written As You Like It while staying at Billesley and the Bard is believed ...

Three equestrian pursuits in one great event The SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials is one of the highlights in the annual British eventing calendar. Over the four days it gives the 60,000 visitors the chance to see top UK and international riders competing in dressage, cross-country and show jumping in the magnificent grounds of the Blenheim P...

I confess to being a glutton for Florida. The glorious weather (outside of the oppressive summer months), the stunning beaches and the American culture all appeal greatly. Look beyond the theme parks and there are so many other nuggets in the Sunshine State just waiting to be explored. One of these is undoubtedly Naples, which offers all one could ...