Discover more - the historical city of York in this York & Beyond Five-Day Itinerary travel blog. Something for the whole family!

The distinctive ochre-yellow 17th-century Culross Palace is a must-visit with incredible painted ceilings, period interiors, and its reconstructed 17th-century organic garden. For fans of Outlander, you may know it as Cranesmuir, the home and parlour of Geillis Duncan. Here is what you need to know before visiting.

Are you looking for inspiration on where to travel to in 2026? Here are the 50 best destinations and experiences for the year ahead including Maine, USA, Sardinia, Italy, Peru, and tracking desert elephants in Nambia, go on a culinary tour in Kerala, India, and so much more!

Once enjoyed by the gods and the elite, chocolate can now be enjoyed by everyone, but did you know the historical city of York is the UK's chocolate capital? Discover more about how York became the chocolate capital, what chocolate you can enjoy, chocolate you just can't miss while visiting York, and more. You will be in chocolate heaven!

The historical city of York/Jorvik meaning "City of Walls" or also known as "City of Minster" is fascinating, but there is so much more to discover beyond York. Did you know that you can visit Leeds, Scarborough, and Whitby as day trips from York? Here is what you can see and enjoy on a day trip from York to Whitby including, 17th-century chocolate box cottages, rich chocolate, the vast North York Moors National Park, and much more!

Have you ever thought about embracing "la dolce vita" (the good life) in Italy? Italy has it all from the good weather, great food, culture and of course, it is steeped in history. An incredible way to explore is via a cruise ship. The state-of-the-art floating hotels have a beautiful spa, an array of dining options, various bars, a casino, and entertainment for the whole family. The perfect way to have a vacation of a lifetime. Here is what you can expect while taking an It

Travel is a hot topic right now with the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 announcements but did you know the latest travel trends for 2026 have been released by some of the top travel and research companies? Each year Tripadvisor, Skyscanner, and British Airways alongside YouGov Plc survey release the latest travel trends. Like previous years, travel to classic destinations include Italy and Japan, will still be popular, with the best newcomers being Guernsey, Channel Islands, and

Six fun chocolate-themed Christmas movies to watch this holiday season. Love chocolate and travel? You will love these entertaining, family-friendly Christmas movies.

Christmas in York dates back to Roman times with the mid-winter festival of Saturnalia (around December 17-25). The earliest Christian celebration - "Feast of Nativity" in Britain is sometimes cited as having occurred in York in 521 AD. Over 2,000 years of evolving into modern celebrations of today. Here is why you should make it, York this Christmas.

Bundoran, Sligo & Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, has so much to see and do! From beautiful coastal walks, history, culture, great food, and of course, shopping. Here is a five-day itinerary you can also enjoy while exploring Bundoran, Sligo, and Donegal Town.

Steeped in history and culture, rolling landscapes and delicious food - Warwick & The Cotswolds are a must-visit! This 5-day itinerary includes visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon, a trip to medieval Warwick, and Royal Leamington Spa.

Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas first visit to Sarande, Albania. Visiting the phenomenal natural spring - Blue Eye, and the ancient site of Butrint.

A Welsh collaboration that brought together the stunning art of Driftwood Designs to adorn the packaging of clever chocolate makers Coco Pzazz, resulting in a product that is pleasing to both the eye and the taste-buds. The packaging is completely bilingual, appealing to Welsh and English speakers. If you have been reading the blog for a while, you will know I love both Driftwood Designs and chocolate! Read on to find out more about this fantastic collaboration and a visit to

This past July, I was leading a group of 19 people on an eight-day tour from Liverpool across Cumbria and North Wales on the best of British Steam Trains (perfect time, as 2025 is the 200th anniversary of train travel). Across magnificent landscapes, including the 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct, beside the Irish Sea, and passing through seaside resorts and on a variety of ‘Great Little Trains’ on the railways of Snowdon Mountain, Llanberis Lake, and Ffestiniog.

The beautiful islands of Hawaii are a must-visit! Rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, what to see and do while visiting by cruise ship.

Scotland's intrepid solo female explorer - Isobel Wylie Hutchison. The first female recipient of the Mungo Park Medal.

The third year of the annual Highland Shortbread Showdown in Inverness. Delicious traditional and incredible, flavoured shortbreads.

Enjoy the best views of cherry blossom on Princes Street, Edinburgh from the opulent 100 Princes Street.

There are so many lovely places to visit around the world. Here are some of my favourites to visit during the winter/Christmas season.

Celebrate 200 years of train travel in 2025 with your own Interrail travels. Here is everything you need to know about the limited sale.