The Regent of Rotorua as been converted from a motel into a stylish boutique hotel that is extremely well located in the centre of Rotorua, a short stroll from the town’s restaurant and cafes. The rooms have super-comfy beds and modern, funky decor and the staff are very friendly and helpful, especially when it comes … Continue reading
These days clever technology is making all aspects of travelling increasingly simple and convenient. Airport parking has never been easier thanks to a clever new app on the iPhone. The discount airport parking company Park and Go launched the free app a couple of months ago to make pre-booking airport parking simple, cheap and convenient across … Continue reading
Lonely Planet is putting some of the world’s most popular cities in your pocket this month with their all-new, full colour Pocket Guides. Each highlighting a city’s top sights and best local experiences, they are perfect for a quick city break or a business trip. The launch titles in the series for this month include some of Europe and … Continue reading
We tested this jacket on a very wet hike along the Pinnacles Walk on New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsular. It certainly kept us dry and it’s so lightweight you barely know you’re wearing it. It also looks good and packs down deftly so that it takes very little room in a backpack, as most women would … Continue reading
This large compound in Zambia’s adventure sports capital is so much more than just a backpackers. The site includes dorm rooms, a small campsite, a bar and restaurant, a self-catering kitchen and a pool as well as a free daily shuttle bus to Victoria Falls. Their well-staffed and invaluable travel desk can help you organise … Continue reading
Hannah Scott tells us about her recent soothing break in the Essex countryside…The Lifehouse country spa resort in Thorpe-le-Soken, rural Essex, is far removed from the party lifestyle of The Only Way is Essex that took over our TV screens last year. Nestled within 130 acres of grounds on the site of the former Thorpe … Continue reading
An independent and comfortable hostel centrally located between the hustle and bustle of Berlin Mitte and charming Prenzlauer Berg, EastSeven is surrounded by cafés, restaurants, bars, and quirky shops. There’s a relaxed atmosphere, a cosy garden, free wireless internet and a decent lounge, plus the rooms are bright, fresh and comfortable with Ikea style furnishings. … Continue reading
Locally owned and operated, Tombstone Backpackers (located opposite the old cemetery!) is one of the new breed of ‘flashpackers’, a really nice place to stay that’s still excellent value for money. The quiet and fresh rooms range from dorms to ensuite doubles and there is also a small but perfectly formed self-contained apartment. There is … Continue reading
A charming hotel in a historic converted burhger house (dating from 1366), the Golden Stag is just a stone’s throw from Prague’s old town square; a truly fantastic location. The sacrifice you sometimes pay for being in the heart of the old town is having to put up with some noise, occasionally well into the … Continue reading
Tom Kevill-Davies, HarperCollins: An adventurous and high-spirited travel memoir that really captures the sense of the open road, The Hungry Cyclist reveals the diverse cultures of the Americas, chronicling the author’s journey from New York, over the Rockies to Baja California, through Central America all the way down to Brazil in search of the perfect meal. … Continue reading
