Located 20 minutes away from historic Chester is 1000 acre country estate Carden Park which is a four star luxury hotel with 197 bedrooms. This is a hotel which is perfect for a short break for couples, friends and families as there is something to do for everyone within the hotel. I recently visited Carden… Continue reading Hotel Review: Carden Park, Cheshire
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Why Choose An Airport Hotel
When travelling anywhere there can often be the decision of whether or not to book a hotel at the airport for the night before your flight. This is something I have done several times at Manchester, London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports. There are several reasons why it’s good to book an airport hotel for… Continue reading Why Choose An Airport Hotel
Planning a Trip to Australia
Australia is a country that is on the bucket list for a lot of people to visit and is often a once in a lifetime trip. Planning a trip to Australia can require a lot of research and planning as it’s a big country which quite often people don’t realise just how big it is.… Continue reading Planning a Trip to Australia
Australia Guide: Manly
Manly is an ideal place to go for a day trip or to visit for a few hours from Sydney. Manly is a carefree place which is easy to access from Sydney as you are able to take a ferry ride from Circular Quay which takes 30 minutes. Manly is situated between a surf beach… Continue reading Australia Guide: Manly
Australia Guide: Bondi
Located 7km from Sydney is famous suburb Bondi, famous for its beach as well as TV programme Bondi Rescue. Bondi is easily accessible from the centre of Sydney, buses run from the centre of Sydney to Bondi Beach which take approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively there are trains which operate to Bondi Junction where you are… Continue reading Australia Guide: Bondi
Australia Guide: Sydney
For my trip to Australia my last destination was Sydney and it was the longest time I spent in one place as I chose to stay for 6 nights. Sydney is one of Australia’s largest cities which is known for it’s spectacular waterfront. Accommodation Whilst staying in Sydney I stayed at Quay West Suites located… Continue reading Australia Guide: Sydney
Australia Guide: Healesville Sanctuary
Before doing our wine tour of Yarra Valley we decided to spend the morning at Healesville Sanctuary which was formally known as Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary. At the sanctuary they have a history of breeding native animals and they are also dedicated to fight wildlife extinction. They are one of only two places that managed… Continue reading Australia Guide: Healesville Sanctuary
Australia Guide: Yarra Valley
Whilst spending time in Melbourne the second wine tour I chose to do was Yarra Valley which is located 25km from Melbourne. We chose to book a wine tour that included a trip to Healesville Sanctuary which I will write about in another post this meant we only visited 2 wineries. With over 90 cellar… Continue reading Australia Guide: Yarra Valley
Australia Guide: Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island also known as Wadjemup is the perfect place to go for a day trip from Perth to get away from the city. Located a 90 minute ride away on a ferry from Perth or a 25 minute ride on the ferry from Fremantle. On the island there is a permanent population of approximately… Continue reading Australia Guide: Rottnest Island
Australia Guide: Fremantle
Located a short train ride away from Perth you can find Fremantle or Freo as it is known to the locals. A train from Perth to Fremantle costs approximately $7 each way. Fremantle is a port city that is known for it’s maritime history as well as Victorian architecture. A popular attraction in Fremantle is… Continue reading Australia Guide: Fremantle
