If you enjoy shopping you’ll love spending a long weekend browsing round all the shops that a big city has to offer. You might think there isn’t much difference between your local shopping centre and the kind of shops you’ll find in a major city...

Now is a particularly good time to start saving as rates have become extremely attractive as banks and building societies compete to attract retail funds in the wake of the global credit crunch. International banks are currently balking at lending to each...

London is crammed with so many activities and things to do that you can’t fail to have a great time, no matter time of the year you choose to visit. What’s more, there is plenty to appeal to everyone, regardless of whether you are visiting on your ow...

Family holidays should be enjoyable and relaxing for all concerned, but it doesn’t always turn out that way. When you have kids in tow it can be hard work trying to keep them amused all the time, which is why you need to book the right holiday that wil...

If there’s one thing that the rich and the famous have in common (other than money!), it’s travel. To be successful in business, you have to ensure your company has global status; and equally, to succeed as a celebrity you have to be known the world-...

Cars may get us from A to B (and sometimes even C and D) with a minimum of fuss, but they also cause lots of pollution. Yes, that's right; in major cities and large towns throughout the world, motor vehicles cause a wide range of air pollution problems. N...

Since 2001, all commercial (gymnastic) trampolines have had to meet certain British Health & Safety standards. There is no regulation, however, for domestic home and garden trampolines, so when purchasing a trampoline there are a few things to look out fo...

When it comes to booking your holiday each year it’s easy to keep going back to the same old places. But if you’re a city lover, why not give Indianapolis a try? It’s not the first American city you would think of, which is precisely why you sho...

One of the most popular - and perhaps the most famous - markets in London is the one held every weekend in Camden Town. Camden Market began in its present form in 1974 when the Camden Lock crafts market was formed, after the canal trade had ceased. Origin...

One in ten British car owners are putting themselves at risk of identity theft, research from Direct Line Car Insurance has revealed. According to the study, Brits are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by leaving personal documents such as h...

Opinions are divided about which resort is the most luxurious in the world, after all there are so many from which to choose, and exactly what defines a luxury resort in the first place? Plus, what may be perfect for one person may not appeal to someone e...

Your credit rating is something that follows you around for your entire life. If you are generally very good with managing your income and meet all your payments every month then your rating will be a very good one and you won’t have any trouble gettin...

The first port of call for most visitors to London when taking a stroll through the Knightsbridge area is the world famous Harrods department store on Brompton Road. From its humble beginnings, opening as a grocery store in the mid 19th century, Harrods i...

Every woman strives for beautiful, flawless skin and a simple skin care routine is all you need to help you achieve a clear, radiant complexion. The perfect skin care system includes a cleanser and toner, followed by a repair product,and a moisturiser tar...

London has a great selection of spas, and therefore there are plenty of places to unwind and relax after a busy day, month or week. Amida Spa in Hampton, for example, is one of the best spas in London, having been awarded Professional Beauty's prestig...