Author: Katie Wood

Top 5 treehouse holidays

Top 5 treehouse holidays

Want a really different holiday? Well, the new generation of treehouses are open all year round and best of all, there’s not a splinter in sight. Here are my five of the best… Read...

Hannover – stunning city of surprises

Hannover – stunning city of surprises

Boredom isn’t an option in this vibrant German city. When it comes to leisure there can be few cities as diverse and attractive as Hannover. Here, in the capital of the state of Lower...

Scenery, history and whisky make Perthshire a must

Scenery, history and whisky make Perthshire a must

Perthshire has a well-deserved reputation for amazing scenery, wonderful distilleries and some of Scotland’s most impressive castles. Located right in the centre of Scotland, and easily accessible to all, it’s hard to find anyone...

The jewels of Jerusalem

It’s a holy city for three of the world’s great religions — but the reason for my pilgrimage to Jerusalem was more of a family affair. In this fascinating, iconic city packed with ancient...

Live like the Lady and Lord of the Manor

Live like the Lady and Lord of the Manor

It seems it isn’t just The Broons who like to take holidays en masse. These days the idea of several generations going on a break together is becoming increasingly popular. It means grandparents can...

Fab holidays for foodies

Fab holidays for foodies

Fine food and great wines are essential ingredients to every good holiday, but if you’re a foodie or love your wine you’ll know only too well that a holiday can end up being a...

The Irish Gathering has lots to offer

The Irish Gathering has lots to offer

Never anything less than fantastic hosts, this year the Irish are making an even bigger effort to welcome people from around the world to the Emerald Isle. The Gathering promises a year-long smorgasbord of...