Hotel Indigo at The Cube, Birmingham: The height of chic
At the top of Birmingham's iconic Cube building, luxurious Hotel Indigo towers above anything else the city has to offer… quite literally.
At the top of Birmingham's iconic Cube building, luxurious Hotel Indigo towers above anything else the city has to offer… quite literally.
Safari and a city break, what could be better? I enjoyed the best of both worlds during a whirlwind trip to Cape Town and the surrounding area.
Bicycles jingle and clatter across red-brick bridges – some carrying "wheelbarrows" filled with children, others with passengers riding side-saddle on the back.
Holiday season is approaching and you want to get a break – but it looks set to be a typical grey British ‘summertime’. You want to treat the children and find plenty to do – but you don’t want to spend a fortune. You want a bit of culture – without travelling too far.
Walking along the seafront enjoying an ice cream for one lev (40p) or relaxing in a bar with a beer at just two levs (80p), it's easy to see why Bulgaria stands out in the battle of the bargain holiday hotspots.
Shakespeare’s finest, a romantic dinner out or a lazy stroll by the river, Stratford-Upon-Avon is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend away, says Elizabeth Joyce.
Beaumaris is just a stone’s throw from the home of William and Kate – aka the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, writes Paul Naylor.
Just off the west coast of France, the Ile D’Oleron is country’s second biggest island, sitting in the Bay of Biscay and blessed with a mild climate, writes Simon Penfold.
Parents often get the short straw where adventure activities are concerned, writes Sally-Anne Youll.
Paul Naylor discovers true solitude in Canada impressive Ontario province
Carl Jones discovers a playground that’s not just for the rich and famous.
Catherine Ferris steps aboard a Royal Caribbean liner, travelling to chic cities and ancient ruins – and all amid the lap of luxury.
Karen Knowles travels to Crete for a refreshing five-star holiday.
Jim Walsh and wife Ros take in the sights of Rome by scooter.
With its impressive history, quaint cobbled streets and lush green surroundings, Durham has all the ingredients for the perfect city break.
Simon Hill discovers an area rich in history with some familiar names to boot.
It was hardly the Cannonball Run, or indeed Wacky Races, but last summer my folks and I travelled independently to the same destination by way of an experiment of sorts, writes Paul Naylor.
A bus lane near two of the biggest tourist attractions in the West Midlands could be permanently axed.
A new fairytale holiday village is on the way to Alton Towers – complete with Hobbit-style homes to stay in.
Staff are getting ready to open the doors of a new £12 million hotel in Walsall town centre.
A decision on whether a controversial holiday park can be created on the Weston Park estate in South Staffordshire has been put on hold amid claims it would destroy the beauty of the area.
Motorhome holidays have been given a makeover. Cathy Spencer reports on the new breed of caravans.