3 European Cities to visit this Winter

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Winters may seem to be a bleak and dreary season but it is also an opportunity to travel and you will surely get better deals during this time of the year especially in countries where the snow falls. You can always buy an airline ticket to someplace interesting. Whether you are planning to escape the … Read more

10 Romantic Things to do When Taking Time Out in Torquay

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Enjoy a romantic break in Torquay even more with our top 10 romantic things to do while you’re there. 1. Greenway House and Garden The National Trust’s Greenway House has been called “the loveliest place in the world”. Famous for being novelist, Agatha Christie’s holiday home the house is filled with archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china … Read more

Plan your next getaway with these dream holiday destinations

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What does you dream holiday look like? It probably starts with sipping wine in an airport lounge, before boarding your business-class flight. Once landed, perhaps you picture yourself chilling in a hammock on a white-sand beach. Maybe you think about the bright lights of a faraway city, where bars, clubs and shows are open around … Read more

10 Easter Holiday Adventure Ideas

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Wherever you’re heading for your Easter holidays we’ve got some ideas for adventure that are dotted around over the place. They take place on land, water and even in the trees! 1. Kielder National Forest This huge and wild playground has around 250 square miles for you to have some great adventures in. You can … Read more

6 Places to Visit During English Tourism Week

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From the 30th of March to the 7th of April English Tourism Week, organised by VisitEngland, will be celebrated countrywide. Now a firm favourite in the country’s calendar, the event aims to raise awareness of the importance of tourism on England’s economy and the opportunity for growth within the sector. Visit England’s Chief Executive, James … Read more

5 Must-Sees at the Jane Austen’s House Museum

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If you’re having a holiday in Hampshire and are a lover of classic literature then a trip to Jane Austen’s House Museum is a must. Although the collection is quite small it’s got some very significant items in it and once you’re there these five must-see exhibits have to be on your list.

1. Writing Table

See where some of the world’s favourite books, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, were written. Unlike the desks of today’s modern writers, which tend to be laden down with books, papers and technology, it’s most notable for its diminutive size and sparseness.

2. Letters

The museum rotates the letters from Jane that are on display and they are housed in temperature and humidity controlled drawers to protect them. Depending on when you visit you might see a letter she wrote about her excitement at receiving her first copies of Pride and Prejudice. There’s a leather-bound first edition of this novel on display too.

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