Get loved up for Valentine 2012First established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, Valentine's Day celebrates St. Valentine, a Christian priest and martyr who lived in Rome. From the 14th century the saint became linked to love and romance, and today the fourteenth of February is marked with the sending of cards, flowers and gifts to loved ones. This Valentine's day, why not celebrate by taking your loved one to an event near you.
Stay Somewhere DifferentThere is a wide variety of interesting, unusual or historic short-term rental properties dotted around in cities, towns, villages, seasides and National Parks, many offering an incredible insight into life in the past. We take a look at some of the best.
A Taste of London's East EndThe Brick Lane Beigel Bake in London's East End is a small reminder of the area's once vibrant Jewish community. With its now thriving Bangladeshi and Bengali communities, this part of the East End is a celebration of tastes, smells, colours and cultures.
Fifteen facts you didn't know about ShropshireIt's one of the most picturesque counties in Britain, yet is one of the least well-known. Visitors are often delighted at the choice of activities available in Shropshire. Steeped in history and culture, tourists come to Shropshire to see the country's incredible past. Here are fifteen interesting bitesize facts that may astound you, even if you've lived all your life in this wonderful county.