Travel - Allie Svarc

3 Of The Most Romantic Sicilian Cities

15th March 2016

Yes, there’s still winter chill in the air but soon enough, spring will awaken us and warmth will be back in our lives! I don’t know about you but I’m craving some sunshine and perhaps fancy a little April mini-break to warm me up for my summer holiday! I’ve always wanted to visit the beautiful island of Sicily. A romantic spring break among the island’s spellbindingly beautiful places will apparently make you fall in love forever, according to the articles I’ve been reading. I fancy staying in one of the villas with pools that are available on local websites such as www.wishsicily.com – they’re in great locations, so you can relax after long hours of going around while sipping wine by the poolside. Here are the most romantic cities to visit in Sicily. Read More

Manchester’s Best Brunch?

Food & Drink Travel

11th March 2016

If you’re looking for a seriously amazing brunch and you’re in Manchester city centre then you need, need, need, to go Federal Cafe Bar! We hunted these guys out on Instagram before we headed to Manchester the other weekend as we, as you probably know, love food and we love to discover new places. Read More

The 4 Travel Essentials You Haven’t Thought Of

Lifestyle Travel

27th February 2016

There’s a lot to consider before taking a trip and it’s natural for a few things to slip our minds. Some travel essentials come naturally to us – like a passport, mobile phone, and the local currency, for example. But there are some additional items and practices that can make our life and travels easier, even though they may not have sprung to mind. Whether you’re Britain-bound or heading abroad, check out these suggestions. Read More

4 of the Best Nights Out Up North!

Lifestyle Travel

19th February 2016

The north of England is not the warmest of places, but natives of the area don’t let this dampen their spirits. The “grim north” is notorious for it’s bad weather. Don’t let this deter you. Northerners are a super friendly, welcoming bunch and they know how to have a good time.

1. Blackpool

Blackpool. Home of the famous Tower, The Pleasure Beach and a tonne of traditional seaside charm. One of the most popular destinations for hen and stag weekends, Blackpool is busy and bustling, and full of booze. Drinks are cheap, the pubs are tacky, but it still holds an unfathomable charm. The Tower’s famous ballroom is breathtaking. It’s more than worth a visit. you can even make like Strictly and dance on the hallowed sprung dance floor! The Lancashire city is a strange mix of contradiction, faded grandeur and 70’s style seaside fun. Check out the Pleasure Beach with the vintage wooden rollercoaster. Read More

4 Steps To Planning The Perfect Summer Festival

Lifestyle Travel

18th February 2016

With the warmer months just around the corner, now is the ideal time to start thinking about the festival season. From the venue to the entertainment, there is a lot to think about when it comes to organising an event like this. So that you can get your preparations underway, here are four simple steps to help you plan the perfect summer festival. Read More

My Boden Dream Holiday Wardrobe

Fashion Travel

18th February 2016

According to me it’s not too early to be thinking about my holiday wardrobe. Hands up if you’re tired of hiding your toes away in ankle boots and shielding your legs from the sun in black skinny jeans. I’m with you! Anyway, to bring a little sunshine into our lives we booked out summer holiday to Greece and I immediately starting thinking about what I’d packed away into my ‘summer box’ and got very excited. This them prompted a little bit of online browsing, naturally, and I’ve come up with a complete holiday capsule wardrobe from the lovely lot at Boden. Read More

5 Ways To Be Romantic On A Budget

Lifestyle Travel

7th February 2016

With January now in the bag, the next month on our hit list is February; the month of romance and passion. This month, some people like to blow most of their salary on expensive menus in top restaurants and lavish weekends away in remote country spa hotels. For those who prefer to be more resourceful with their Valentine’s budget, it can be a challenge to prove your love in another way. Read More

#ileftmyheartin Kassiopi – Greece

Travel

21st January 2016

There’s always somewhere that you visit on holiday that completely steals your heart and you never want to leave. It could be because of the scenery, the location, the busy city life, the calm beaches, the food, anything can make you leave your heart on holiday. Enter, GetYourGuide’s #ileftmyheartin competition where I could have the chance to win an amazing city break and you could too, check out the competition, it ends on 28th January. Read More

Ice Lolly.com #HolidayHeroes + £50 Off Your Next Holiday!

Travel

10th December 2015

There’s always someone in your life that’s going to inspire you. It could be your mum, your next door neighbour or even a work colleague. Ice Lolly.com are giving one of 9 amazing heroes the chance to win a holiday to Majorca just for purely being awesome. They’ve all been nominated by their friends and families because they go that extra mile, care for their communities, have battled through thick and thin and are basically superheroes! Check out the competition here where you can vote for one of these 9 #HolidayHeroes. As a little treat for you, though, if you vote, icelolly.com will give you a £50 discount on your next holiday. Get voting and let’s give someone amazing something to smile about!

3 Awesome Holiday Ideas For 2016

Travel

30th November 2015

November and December are definitely the months where we all start to think about holidays, aren’t they? The weather is chilly, there’s a 90% chance it’s already raining and even though it’s Christmas, winter can seem like a long old slog. We’ve already started thinking about holidays and trips away for next year where we can grab some sun so I thought I’d share three awesome deals that I’ve found recently. Read More

Category: Travel

1. Blackpool