How to write a travel diary

Most of us are lucky enough to have some pretty wonderful holiday memories, which can keep us going when we are hard at work, dreaming of our next trip away. So how can we keep those special memories alive and share them without resorting to the infamous cliché of boring a roomful of people with endless, irrelevant holiday snaps only really of interest to those who were actually there?

Home from home: how going self-catering can keep a holiday carefree

While many people opt to be waited on hand and foot in hotels when on holiday, others prefer the flexibility of self-catering apartments, which are becoming more and more popular as…

Travel checklist: five practicalities to prepare before packing

Choosing, booking and planning a holiday is an exciting prospect. We all look forward to some well-earned time off and the chance to relax, spend time with loved ones, experience…

Summer in the City: why a London stay-cation is still popular in 2013

Despite the less than sweltering spring weather and the pull of warmer foreign shores, the stay-cation remains very much in vogue for the 2013 holiday season, according to travel experts Reuf Jahic. London boasts many attractions, from fascinating architecture and history to vibrant entertainment and culture. Not to mention top quality restaurants and shops.