18th July 2009
Nothing more American: Brands of National Identity
For those thinking of celebrating American Independence Day, why not be really Patriotic and celebrate with America's No.1 Chocolate 'Hershey's' A perfect gift for a Host or Hostess are Hershey's Kisses ...
16th July 2009
Pop Rocks the 70's cult popping candy, what fun they are if used in delicious summer desserts. Here are a couple of recipes you may wish to try:
Chocolate and Candy Pops
This dessert was inspired by a pre dessert served at Les Ambassadors in Paris. It i...
18th June 2009
I got married on the River Thames in London last year. Well technically you can't actually officially get married on a boat yet as it is a moving venue so we had the ceremony at the Hilton and then boarded the boat as a unique wedding breakfast venue and ...
18th June 2009
Londoners head for the South Coast in the summer to enjoy the hot weather and get out on the water. Boating is such a part of so many peoples lives and rightly so. What many people forget is that they can get out on the River Thames in London. A Thames Bo...
18th June 2009
Going to Ascot for a flutter and Wimbledon for the tennis this summer? Another must for your events calendar is one of the most British, the Henley Royal Regatta. Rowing is one of the sports we Brits still dominate the World and where better to watch some...
18th June 2009
Forecasters are predicting the hottest temperatures so far this year over this Bank Holiday weekend but whatever the weather, the usual Bank Holiday getaway is expected to cause gridlock on the roads and bustling air and sea ports. Airport operator BAA sa...
18th June 2009
First, British Airways announces record losses and then ‘no frills’ airline Ryanair does the same. Now we have Richard Branson announcing that he expects the current economic downturn and decline in business travel will result in the collapse of a maj...
18th June 2009
Most people taking out a new travel insurance policy are confused by the term pre-existing medical condition. And it's not surprising when medical conditions tend to be technically expressed, not always explained well and, if the condition is cured or con...
06th June 2009
What better way to get into shape and follow a healthier diet, than to try vegetable chips as an alternative to potato crisps. Typically these are low in carbohydrate and lower in fat.
For a healthier summer picnic, vegetable chips are ideal. They are ...
06th June 2009
Gold Bars are classified into two different types- casted and minted – based on their manufacturing method. Where gold is measured in ounces, these are troy ounces, which is heavier than the avoirdupois ounce used for food.
The gold industry rel...
14th May 2009
What better way to celebrate the start of spring, than to join Hershey‘s Springtime Stroller Parade in Hershey‘s Park, America‘s number one amusement park in the North East of America. The Stroller Parade opens Hershey‘s Park every spring, a free-...
11th May 2009
Travel Insurance claims are on the rise according to City law firms dealing with compensation claims during the economic downturn. Last year, Britons made more than 560,000 medical claims totalling £383 million, up 58 per cent on 2007. Claims for lost ...
11th May 2009
A violent showdown between Thai soldiers and anti-government protesters in Bangkok has prompted governments around the world to issue travel warnings. The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Bangkok. British nationals should als...
11th May 2009
Should I buy an annual Travel Insurance policy or just cover myself for the holiday I have booked and will paying for an annual travel insurance policy save me money over the year? These are questions that we are constantly asked and we can only look at t...
16th April 2009
His first expedition was to Newfoundland and Labrador in April 1766 with a friend Lieutenant Phipps. They returned in January in 1767 with some 340 specimens of plants. Whilst on this voyage he was given the honour of being elected the youngest ever Fello...
