A new exhibition at Hughenden Manor has opened which explores how Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli carefully curated his own image and used Hughenden as stage and backdrop for creating his own legend. Benjamin Disraeli was described as ‘the most potent myth-maker in British history’ by his biographer, Lord Blake. New interpretation at Hughenden Manor explores how Disraeli carefully cultivated his public identity and used the Manor as the setting for shaping his personal narrative. Despite humble beginnings, Disraeli boldly claimed grand Iberian and Venetian ancestry. He went on a G ..read more

Tŷ Hotel Newport will set new sustainability standards when it opens next month as the largest all-electric hotel in Wales. With 146 bedrooms, Tŷ Hotel Newport will be the only hotel in Wales with more than 100 rooms operating without any natural gas, and among only a select number of large hotels across the United Kingdom to run on all-electric energy. Opening on 31st May as the latest addition to The Celtic Collection, the new hotel will source its electricity from 100% REGO-backed renewable sources.  Solar panels mounted on the hotel roof will also create renewable electricity, contri ..read more

If, like us, you’re planning to take a trip to Lucca, Italy, this spring, then we’ve taken the leg work out of your research and come up with a suggested itinerary for your trip to the beautiful city with a rich history and plenty to see and do. We are also planning to hire a car so that we can take in as many of the sights as possible, without having to navigate trains, buses or taxis. Here’s a suggested itinerary for a trip to Lucca in mid-May, but you can modify or add to suit your length of stay, personal preferences or time of year. Day 1 ARRIVAL IN LUCCA Morning Arrive in Lucca and che ..read more

At Radley, they are bursting with pride about what they do, though they prefer showing off their fabulous creations rather than bragging. Their journey began in the heart of London’s Camden Lock Market in 1998, with their iconic Scottie dog mascot stealing the spotlight on every design since day one. And guess what? Many of the talented craftspeople who helped shape their story back then are still with them today, pouring their dedication and attention to detail into every Radley London creation. This year marks their 25th birthday, and they couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate, they’re unv ..read more

Opening from 3rd May until 20th October, this year Delphina Hotels & Resorts offers new family friendly features and offers following investments, upgraded 5 star suites and a brand new luxury villa. Delphina Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury, wellness and ‘green’ independent Sardinian hotel group. The collection includes twelve hotels, exclusive residences, six spas, and prestigious villas all immersed in green Mediterranean parks overlooking the sea between the Costa Smeralda, the La Maddalena Archipelago, and the Gulf of Asinara. Most Delphina resorts will open from mid t ..read more

Key Insights from Q4 2023 Tourism Data. This stuff can be pretty dry but, if you are in the industry, perhaps a hotelier of own a B&B, it’s probably worth a read. Click here to read the full article. Please help us improve Travel Life by reporting any broken links. Thank you. Initial Release This report unveils the volume and value of domestic overnight trips taken by British residents in Wales and Great Britain from October to December 2023, along with insights for the full year. Rhoose Point. Vale of Glamorgan. Photo by Mark Roberts Methodological Review Please note that these are preli ..read more

This will be the fifteenth restaurant across the UK for the Six by Nico, founded by chef Nico Simeone. Six by Nico is renowned for their ever-evolving, accessible and affordable six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks, drawing inspiration from a memory, place or idea. They aim to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in their restaurants, where diners can enjoy the creativity of the dishes in this immersive dining experience, which takes guests on a journey through the menu changing every six weeks. The six-course menu is priced at £50 per person, with the option to enjoy an e ..read more

The delicious new menu features seasonally focused dishes created by Head Chef Josh Singleton and his team, who source the best quality ingredients from around the North West and make everything in-house from scratch. The small plates are perfect for sharing, and new dishes include Pan Fried Squid and Chorizo, roasted peppers, garlic, chilli and honey; Ham and Smoked Cheddar Croquettes, parsley and garlic mayonnaise; and Shredded Lamb Mini Flatbreads, citrus slaw, fresh pomegranate and mint yogurt. There are new tasty mains on the menu too, including: Chicken Ballotine, filled with spinach ..read more

You could enjoy an exclusive sneak-peek and taste of an exciting new dining pop-up, ‘Casa’, before the restaurant’s official opening in June. Casa will be the destination restaurant of Tŷ Hotel Newport – the latest addition to The Celtic Collection which will open its doors to guests in June. Tŷ Hotel Newport boasts 146 spacious bedrooms, an Activi-Tŷ Suite fitness room with the latest Technogym equipment and two meeting boardrooms. Situated just a stone’s throw away from Celtic Manor Resort, guests at Tŷ Hotel Newport will also benefit from access to the amenities at the main Resort Hotel ..read more

Jennifer and I were delighted to be invited to the beautiful Lygon Arms in Broadway, Worcestershire for a celebration of the Cheltenham Gold Cup Centenary with artist Jeremy Houghton. Jeremy has been commissioned to paint all one hundred winners of this historic race. Over dinner, Jeremy talked about his experience of one of the most popular events in the racing calendar, famous jockeys and the stars of the show – the thoroughbred racehorses! Jeremy with Travel Life Editor Jennifer Hobbs-Roberts Plus, he gave an insight into his creative world and of the many distinguished clients ..read more