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The Top 5 Tourist Attractions in the Lake District

Apart from being one of the most popular and beautiful areas of the UK, The Lake District is full of an array of hidden gems that are great tourist attractions and days out for the whole family. Here you’ll find our pick of some of the more popular attractions… and some you may not have heard of, but are certainly worth a visit! Holker Hall A short 25-minute drive from the resort of Kendal, Holker Hall is one of the best loved stately homes in Britain. Home to Lord and Lady Cavendish, their home and gardens are open to all…

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Travel Tips for Wimbledon 2014

Sitting courtside at Wimbledon is every tennis fans dream. And the amazing thing is – that dream is far more accessible than you may realise. Here are a few travel tips that will make your Wimbledon dream a reality: Take the Tube Little or no parking is available near the All England Lawn Tennis Club, so most visitors will have to use public transport. Those staying in London can reach Wimbledon via the District Line of the Tube or Underground. A connecting London General Shuttle will be available to the All England Club from the Southfields and Wimbledon Tube Stations.…

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Guide to an Action-Packed Weekend in the Lake District

There’s a reason the Lake District is known as the UK’s adventure capital. From rock climbing to downhill mountain biking, the Lake District is filled with action-packed options for tourists seeking thrills and adventure. Whether you’re searching for the ultimate thrill or an adventurous look at some of Britain’s most amazing natural environments, read on to discover the Lake District’s most exciting activities, courtesy of SLHolidays.co.uk. 1.     Conquer the countryside in a 4×4 adventure vehicle Race across some of the Lake District’s most challenging trails in a four-wheel-drive vehicle courtesy of Kankku. This thrilling local adventure company has 4×4 vehicles…

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How to Travel the UK as a Family on a Budget

Stay Somewhere Out Of Town If you want to treat your family to a memorable holiday without spending too much money, you can choose to stay away from the towns, in a cosy lakeside log cabin. The further out of town you stay, the cheaper the accommodation. The beauty of staying out of town, though, is that you get peaceful and very scenic accommodation at great bargains! So whether you are visiting a vibrant city, or travelling through the lovely countryside, the rule still holds: the more urban the area, the more costly the accommodation. Instead, why don’t you try…

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UK Business Travel Spending Set To Rise In 2013

With web conferencing, virtual meetings and other ways of doing business without actually meeting the other person in the flesh on the rise, you’d think that the amount of money businesses spend on corporate travel would be in decline. Not so. A report released by GBTA several weeks ago forecasted that business travel spending would rise by nearly 2% in the UK this year, with this level of growth only set to ‘accelerate’ in 2014. The report states that business spending will top £26.5 billion this year, up from £25.9 billion last year. It also points to the fact that…

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