Back in 1624 John Donne was writing serious prose reflecting on his illness and used the memorable line “no man is an island”. I am sure he did not have in mind that in August 2009, a retired banker would isolate himself on a remote Scottish island for a whole month to try and stop smoking.
On the 25th and 26th July 2009 Edinburgh will witness the largest Highland Games to have been held in Scotland.
Many visitors come to the UK to experience its extraordinarily rich and diverse heritage
For two families of 10 looking for houses with indoor pools in Argyllshire for the first week in July or the last week in August
Don’t forget to phone the key holder who will be letting you into the property a few days beforehand to let them know when you are coming.
Once you have reached a decision on dates, organised your group and booked your self catering holiday
Due to circumstances beyond your control, your holiday must be cancelled .. … Oh boy! This is always a tricky one for agencies to have to deal with
There’s no denying it, we Brits do love our pets and when we go on holiday we prefer to take them with us if possible, as we recoil in horror…
Hiring a butler, housekeeper or cook can be a welcome break for those who would also like to feel they are on ‘holiday’ from those boring but important chores! Particularly with the large holiday houses sleeping 15+ where the practicalities of who does what at mealtimes can fall on the same shoulders. If you are thinking [...]
Celebrating Christmas and New Year with family and friends away from home is becoming increasingly popular, so more self catering properties are opening their doors to welcome guests during the festive period.
My daughter, who has the unfortunate lot in life to have been born the week before Christmas, proudly exclaimed last night that it was [...]
