More travellers than ever are skipping the chain hotels. They want character, a proper breakfast, and somewhere that feels like it belongs to the place they’re visiting. Boutique and heritage B&Bs now account for the largest share of revenue in the global bed and breakfast market, and it’s easy to see why.
If you’ve got a spare room or two and a home with a bit of personality, you might…
PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE hits cinemas August 5 (Cert U), backed by two major family activities: a free Dino Hunt Trail at Westfield White City on August 1-2, and the UK’s first PAW Patrol-themed land, now open at Chessington World of Adventures.
The Dino Hunt Trail invites young explorers to channel their inner Chase, Marshall and Skye, hunting clues across Westfield White City with…
There are books you admire, and then there are books that quietly shape the way you see the world. For me, The Odyssey belongs firmly in the second category. I first met Odysseus, or Ulisse, as we called him in my Italian classroom, as a teenager, and I’ve been slightly in love with the crafty old wanderer ever since. So when I heard Christopher Nolan was taking a crack at it, I felt the same…
A family living room doesn’t stay the same for long. One year, the floor is covered with wooden trains and dressing-up clothes. A few years later, the same room hosts homework, film nights, gaming sessions, and a cluster of teenagers who have somehow occupied every seat.
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The answer is not to redecorate for each stage. It is to create a room…
Most of us have barely made it to the end of the M25 without a back seat meltdown. So the idea of taking a month long train journey across Russia, Siberia and Mongolia might sound either thrilling or completely mad. But Martin Kyrle, a seasoned traveller with seven decades of globe-trotting under his belt, has done exactly that, and he has written a book about it that will make you laugh out…
An outdoor area can change the way customers experience your business. A few pavement tables may give a café greater visibility. A courtyard can offer families somewhere calmer to sit. A terrace might increase capacity during the warmer months, while a thoughtfully planted entrance can make a venue feel more welcoming before anyone steps through the door. But outdoor space is not automatically…
Preparing a home for a newborn is one of the most exciting yet overwhelming phases of early parenthood. From choosing non-toxic crib mattresses to organising swaddles, modern parents are tasked with making dozens of decisions that directly impact their baby’s comfort and security. Among these decisions, selecting a reliable infant monitor stands as a foundational step in establishing a…
Children growing up in the modern world will need to contend with the internet, and with digital technology more broadly. This is something that, for the most part, can’t be avoided, even if it were desirable to do so. What parents can and should do, however, is set the right rules.
Just as you wouldn’t allow your children to sit in the car without the appropriate seat and restraints, you…
When navigating the intricate world of public relations, businesses have a myriad of options to choose from, ranging from behemoth agencies to the more intimate boutique PR agency. Each has its own set of advantages, yet boutique agencies offer unique benefits often overlooked in the grandeur of larger firms. Let’s delve into what makes these smaller agencies stand out and why they might be the…
Most people assume a luxury family holiday means five-star resorts and fancy dinners, but the truth is kids don’t care about any of that. Real luxury, especially travelling with children, is simpler: it’s finding a place where parents can relax while the kids stay happy. If you’re on a beach holiday in Mallorca, that place is Palma Aquarium.
At first glance it might look like just…