Stephen Fry’s epic journey around the United States for the BBC documentary series Stephen Fry in America has been recognised as one of the 2009′s best travel documentaries having won the honour of ‘Most Popular Star Travel Documentary’ at last week’s National TV awards at London’s O2 Arena. Click here to read more »

How times have changed.  Just a few years ago, if we needed to find a hotel, we generally had to rely on travel guide books and their (often out-dated) hotel listings. We’d find one in our price range and call them up.  Nowadays, however, thanks to the meteoric rise of the World Wide Web, there is a wealth of information available to us and we no longer need to rely on luck when it comes to picking the right place to stay. The internet now provides the most comprehensive information on every type of accommodation: from campsites to budget hotels to luxury spa resorts. Once we’ve done our research, we can make informed choices and find the best deals on hotels in a matter of minutes. Click here to read more »

As summer hots up around Britain’s beach resorts, so does the surf culture. The UK may not always have the best weather, but its waves can be up there with the very best.  There are numerous spots around the country which attract devotees of the sport: everyone will have a different opinion about which are the finest; but here is a selection of some of the most popular.  The following are all places which have not only great waves, but also a thriving surf culture and plenty of surf hotels to choose from. Click here to read more »