Category Archives: Travel

How to holiday like the Palm Royale set

(Colony Hotel) For a taste of sunny 1960s south Florida Apple TV+’Enter The Colony, Palm Beach’s iconic 89-room boutique hotel, in Palm Beach’s exciting new series, Palm Royale. Known as the Pink Paradise thanks to its pink façade (thanks to its signature Farrow & Ball paint), the hotel’s understated feel dates back to its early… Read More »

Flood warnings as millions take to the roads to escape after strong winds hit England

About 2.6 million car trips are expected to be made on Good Friday when the aftermath of Storm Nelson hits the Easter holidays. The stormy weather that hit parts of England on Thursday is expected to ease, but dozens of flood warnings and alerts are in place across England after rain and strong winds hit… Read More »

‘I got holiday inspiration from Kate Winslet and saved £10k’

Kate McConnell traded more than 20 vacation homes with her husband Will and their three children, Jay Williams. In the 2006 cult film The Holiday, starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, two women exchange their homes and lives and find love in the process. The Eve swap was a big break, but it’s actually been… Read More »

Antler’s Chelsea Backpack is the perfect travel bag and is on sale now

I can’t get enough of this stylish yet functional underarm bag from Antler. Get it cheaper when it’s on sale. (Antler / Yahoo Life UK) As flight prices and checked baggage costs increase exponentially, it’s no surprise that more and more people are opting for carry-on luggage to avoid extra fees. Yes, in case you… Read More »

How Tenerife traded full English breakfasts for Michelin stars

Tenerife raises the bar in the culinary industry – Reinhard Schmid/4Corners Images As a Canary Islander, I am proud to say that times have changed on the island of eternal spring. Once a cheap-as-chips package holiday destination offering full English vending machines, it is maturing into a place with a more sophisticated palette. I know… Read More »

The 21 best new plays and musicals to book tickets for in Spring 2024

Dujonna’s Gift (Carry a cake in New York) in Two Strangers – Marc Brenner Withnail and me Bruce Robinson adapted the acclaimed 1987 British film about two arrogant, self-important ’60s actors. Robert Sheehan stars as Withnail’s tough-as-nails Richard E Grant, with Adonis Siddique as his fresh-faced friend Marwood and Malcolm Sinclair as the sultry Uncle… Read More »

A peaceful paradise on the edge of the Atlas mountains

Amanjena (Aman) Perched serenely just outside the dusty chaos of Marrakesh, Amanjena is an orange blossom-scented mirage. Colors become calmer, birds chirp louder, and the pace is pleasantly icy. Dive in and out of the city’s bazaars and snake charmers as you wish, knowing that an oasis awaits you. This doesn’t mean you can’t party… Read More »