Following the Real ABBA from London to Stockholm
They flocked in glitter and gaiety, wishful lookalikes in bell-bottoms and knee-high boots, sparkly hats and capes, queuing outside a black marquee in the Queen... Read more.
Celebrate Winnie The Pooh over afternoon at The Adria, in leafy London’s secret boutique hotel
Who can resist the English ritual of a scrumptious afternoon tea! Forget dietary restrictions, warm scones oozing with jam, delicate sandwiches with traditional... Read more.
A Coastal Sanctuary on England’s North Sea Shore — Seaham Hall Coastal Spa Resort
With warmer temperatures and sunnier skies, a trip to Northeast England is inviting, especially to explore a coastal sanctuary on the shores of County Durham There... Read more.
Taiwan: Dragons, Temples and the World’s Fastest Lift
Taiwan to many echoes the words Taipei, temples, dragons, technology and, dare we say, China. Think dragon boat races, rich resources and a growing reputation for... Read more.
A Con and a Comedy: How Operation Mincemeat Became the West End’s Most Unlikely Hit
Laughter, history, pin striped suits and a terribly proper British diction mingle to create the Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, currently... Read more.
Review: Sinatra The Musical, His Life Behind the Hits
Mention Frank Sinatra and you immediately think of Christmas and the Rat Pack, a black bow tie and white tuxedo, Now, you can join the audience as the curtain rises…... Read more.
Kent and Sussex Are Full Of Historic Pubs & Inns, Legends & Folk Stories
Across Kent and Sussex, some of the most compelling places to visit are not landmarks in the traditional sense, but pubs that have been in continuous use for centuries.... Read more.
Walk the Edge of England in Kent and Sussex
There is a particular beauty found in the southeast of England where the countryside meets the sea. This peaceful scenery is notable through walks in Kent and Sussex... Read more.
Happy Birthday, Marilyn Monroe!
Jane Wilson looks at the star’s legacy. As Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday approaches on 1 June, her legacy offers time to reflect on her beauty, identity and... Read more.
Notable Figures of Kent and Sussex
While travelling through the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of Kent and Sussex, it is significant to note the area’s connection to renowned people that... Read more.
Budapest’s Belle Époque Reimagined at Párisi Udvar Hotel
By Jane Wilson A small group of visitors lingered in front of the entrance, phones poised. It was hard to tell what drew them in – a theatre perhaps or…... Read more.
Afternoon Tea on board with Brigit’s Bakery for a sweet way to explore London
Cucumber sandwich anyone? Earl grey tea or Darjeeling? Maybe a glass of bubbly? Jane Wilson indulges I’m sitting top deck of a double decker bus. Temptingly displayed... Read more.
Cirque du Soleil is back at The Royal Albert Hall
Ladybugs, spiders, ants and beetles are crawling, climbing and zipping around in full view at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Cirque du Soleil is back in full glory... Read more.
Jane Wilson reflects on one of her cruising memories during 2025 Cruising past the Kent & Sussex Coast with Ambassador Cruise Line
By Jane Wilson Ship ahoy! As the Ambassador Ambience sets sails from the British shoreland, excited passengers head to the deck to see the views of the coastline... Read more.
A Flying Snowman and Swaggering Penguins…It’s Christmas Entertainment at its best in its anniversary year
Light, fluffy and fun. Birmingham Rep presents its family Christmas classic The Snowman, for its 28th year at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End at the Peacock... Read more.
Jane Wilson Checks Out the Festive Lights of Seaside Towns
It’s always good to be beside the seaside with lots to do, see and experience. In Brighton, you can get lost window shopping amongst the labyrinth of The Lanes,... Read more.
Tides That Speak Alike: From Sussex Sands to Italy’s Adriatic Coast
Along our coast, from the wild shingle of Dungeness, the sweep of Camber to the open sands of West Wittering, the sea sets the tone and its relationship between... Read more.
From the Garden of England to the Heart of America: The Mississippi River Country
Sussex and Kent, long known as the “Garden of England,” are landscapes shaped by fertile soil, rolling valleys, and a life lived close to the water. Across the... Read more.
A Celebration of Canal Tourism
How leisurely to be floating along a canal, waving to children who giggle back shy and embarrassed, watching friends enjoy a pint or two at waterside pubs, passing... Read more.
Cruising Past the Kent & Sussex Coast on Ambassador Cruise Line
If you are close to Dover Castle and the White Cliffs, Folkestone Harbour, Beachy Head or Brighton, give a wave to the Ambassador ships passing in the distance.... Read more.
The Heights, Lights and Sounds of Chicago
Luckily, I wasn’t counting calories as I took another bite from the deep-dish pizza, the cheese melting over the sides, the dough thick and floury coated in a... Read more.
A Castle on the Lake Shore
Lake Wörthersee lies in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia. It’s the warmest of the Alpine lakes stretching 16.5 km with a depth of 85m edged with villages... Read more.
A French escape to a boutique hotel, a fairy tale Château and a scenic tour in a classic car
Jane Wilson travels to the Loire Valley A gleaming Cadillac was parked against the backdrop of a fairy-tale Château as we arrived at the hotel, Relais... Read more.
Enjoy River Cruising On The Rhine
Jane Wilson floats through Germany and France on a 4-night Wellness Cruise The sun sparkled on the River Rhine as I watched hilltop castles float by from my prime... Read more.
Japan’s drum beat takes over the stage of London’s Peacock Theatre
By Jane Wilson Elegant and slick yet bold and in perfect rhythm, the internationally acclaimed Japanese drumming ensemble, DRUM TAO, presented the UK premiere of... Read more.
Strawberry Fields in New York
Strawberry fields and farms are dotted around Kent and Sussex with “pick your own” days during the season and cosy tea rooms serving hard-to-resist fruit tarts.... Read more.
A day in Accra, Ghana
Accra is the capital of Ghana which sits on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It was in 1877 when Accra became the capital of the British Gold Coast colony and... Read more.
A 360-degree immersion with ColdPlay
Coldplay’s A Film For The Future is premiering for a limited run at the impressive Lightrooms in London, Seoul and Aviva Studios, home of Factory International... Read more.
The Kings & Queens of the Ancient Kingdom of Fife
Explore Fife and its pretty coastal villages of East Neuk as well as the wealth of heritage in this area of Scotland Look up and you will spot his name…... Read more.
Five Star Fish’n’Chips at the Mayfair Chippy
On my right are the glitzy lights of Harrods, lighting up Knightsbridge, the iconic store that sells everything from Chanel and Champagne to teddy bears and tech. ... Read more.
Jane Wilson’s Favourite Article of the Year: West Sussex, Where It All Happens
Chichester, Cowdray and country pubs, a sculpture park and the South Downs Way, even racing cars, and thoroughbreds – you’ll find them all in West Sussex.... Read more.
Waltzing Around the Venetian Lagoon with CroisiEurope
Temple domes reach to the sky as the sun rises to illuminate the water-laced city of Venice. Water taxis follow speed boats in their wake eager to reach the cultural…... Read more.
Cyprus: The Birthplace of Aphrodite
Aphrodite and Asimina Suites Hotel Aphrodite’s Rock is silhouetted by the sun’s rays, casting a shimmering mirror-like surface on what is a calm blue sea. Lying... Read more.
Austria’s SalzburgerLand Embraces Alpine Adventure & City Culture
SalzburgerLand is a land of glittering lakes interlaced with meadows of flowers, soaring mountains, and upright forests. It’s a scenic backdrop for castles, many... Read more.
Amarillo, Texas: A big country place worth singing about
“Is This The Way to Amarillo” When I was a child I watched movies where the Comanches galloped across the plains, their silhouettes highlighted against... Read more.
Racks of Healing Spices
If you’re looking for natural ways to strengthen your immunity and pack in more vitamins to guard against illness, then look no further than your kitchen’s spice... Read more.
Flavours of the Charming South of France on a VIVA Cruise
Boeuf Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin, crunchy French bread with award winning Époisses cheese and a glass of Pouilly-Fuissé and to finish… maybe a slice of Tarte Au... Read more.
It happens In West Sussex
By Jane Wilson Thoroughbreds and racing cars, Chichester, Cowdray and country pubs, a sculpture park and the South Downs Way, you’ll find them all in West Sussex,... Read more.
The Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa in Budapest
Jane Wilson checks out boutique luxury in Budapest Budapest is Hungary’s capital and is uniquely divided into two districts by the River Danube. The hilly Buda... Read more.
Time for Tea at the Mackintosh at the Willow Tea Rooms
Fancy tea? In Glasgow? Then stir up history, add a sweetener to the experience and leave with more than tea and cake to savour. I’m visiting the historical tea... Read more.
Waves of Wellness on Cruises to Self-Discovery Expeditions
It is often thought that cruising is lazing about while eating and drinking far too much. Well the tide is turning with new programmes, healthy, tempting... Read more.
Our Purple Landscape – Good for Health & Wellbeing
It’s the time when the colour purple coats our countryside, a radiant paint crisscrossing the landscape over dale and meadow, carpeting hills and pathways during... Read more.
The Therapeutic Effect Of Trees
How much do you value trees? They provide shelter from the rain, decorate our landscapes and in the autumn present a vivid display of colour. We share picnics beneath... Read more.