CitySuites II: Embankment Kitchen’s New Spring Menu
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3d ago
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
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Celtic Manor Brings A Slice Of Sunshine For One Weekend Only
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5d ago
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
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The Lygon Arms Hosts Jeremy Houghton For Cheltenham Gold Cup Centenary
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1w ago
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
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Buxton Crescent: The Epitome Of Five Star Luxury
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1w ago
Buxton is famous as a thermal spa town boasting stunning ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture. It’s an impressive backdrop to a rich and vibrant music, theatre and festivals scene. And where would you stay that matches the grandeur of this beautiful town? Well, if you’re going all in, then in our humble opinion, there can only be one destination: the Buxton Crescent. The Crescent, as it’s affectionately known locally, was built for William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire, as part of his scheme to establish Buxton as a fashionable Georgian spa town. Com ..read more
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Manchester CitySuites II: Our Home Away From Home
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1w ago
Manchester has plenty of places to stay but the centrally located CitySuites caught our eye. This relatively new, stylish development regularly has offers on their website and social channels, so it pays to sign up. We did and managed to grab a lovely two-night deal. Located just next door to their original aparthotel CitySuites I, CitySuites II offers everything you need for a premium city centre stay. We chose a two-bed suite on the 10th floor which had great views. It’s beautifully designed with a neutral palette and smart designer furnishings, complemented by high quality linen and smart ..read more
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Bluestone, Pembrokeshire, Did You Know?
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3w ago
Accommodation at Bluestone comes in the form of lodges (standard and the new Platinum range), which can house between two and fourteen guests and suit budgets of all sizes, making it the perfect family getaway. Guests can stay at Bluestone at any time of the year, with themed events running across the seasons, including Bwbach Festival, Christmasland, Winter Lights and the Summer Festival. Bluestone has been named third best in the UK for the second year running by Which? Magazine in the UK’s best & worst holiday parks 2023/24, as they proudly state “upstaging the likes of Warner Leisure ..read more
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UK Clean Air Zones ULEZ
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1M ago
For those of us that like to travel by car or campervan, the prospect of unexpected fines from entering a ULEZ zone has become quite a challenge. We got caught out in Bristol and fortunately, after appealing, the fines were cancelled (we still had to pay the £9 for each of the days we were there – promoting the city I might add). Jennifer in a lovely little arcade in Clifton Village If you need to find out which cities have ULEZ zones and if your vehicle will be charged in a few easy steps, you might find the following link useful. www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones … What are your thoughts on ULEZ ..read more
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Wahaca: Raise A Glass To Margarita Month
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1M ago
Kicking off four weeks of tequila-fuelled tastiness on 22nd February (aka National Margarita Day), Wahaca launches its first ever Margarita Month, offering the unmistakably Mexican cocktail to visitors for just £6.  For a month from the 22nd February, Wahaca’s delicious collection of Margaritas (Classic, Picante, Passion Fruit, Blackberry) plus a booze-free option also available in the form of a Non-Alc Margarita made from Pentire botanical non-alc spirit, will be available for just £6. A zesty Margarita is the perfect pairing to Wahaca’s Mexican street food. Keep it classic, spice ..read more
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The Ultimate Cardiff Checklist
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1M ago
Cardiff is the ideal destination for anyone who wants to experience a vibrant city break. From museums, offering insight into the rich culture and heritage of the city, to the countless shops in the arcades, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy. The Celtic Collection has teamed up with Wales’s top travel influencers to create the ultimate Cardiff Checklist, highlighting the best things to eat, drink, do and see from the people who know the city best! Here are their top tips. Drinking and dining destinations Cardiff has a diverse culinary scene to satisfy every foodie craving. From t ..read more
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National Trust Spring Garden Moments
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1M ago
Six spring garden moments not to miss with the National Trust in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. Swathes of daffodils Cliveden, near Maidenhead March is peak daffodil time at Cliveden with bright yellow carpets along the main drive and down into Rushy Valley. For spring 2024 there are 16,000 new narcissus ‘Carlton’ in the four Long Garden beds – a large showy daffodil for maximum impact. There are also daffodils around the perimeter of the parterre and by the Blenheim Pavilion and Rose Garden. Planted in terracotta pots in the plant theatre near the café there’ll be narcissus cultivars: Rip van ..read more
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