TRAVEL: Top 5 things to see and do in York

Whilst this Northern city remains one of England’s finest and most beautiful – the York of today is a fashionable tourist hotspot that successfully combines its heritage and superb historic architecture with sophisticated designer shops, smart restaurants, bars and cafés. TRAVEL From Sheffield to York by car takes around 50-60 minutes off-peak. If you’d prefer…

TRAVEL: Navigating New York City

From Manchester to NYC Fly direct from Manchester Airport to Newark International Airport. We booked three months in advance at a cost of £650pp. manchesterairport.co.uk. To compare the best flight times and prices visit: http://www.skyscanner.net. A lot of international flights are early morning so we recommend a stay at Premier Inn Hotel Runger Lane North…

FASHION: Shopping in NYC

New York City is known to be one of the best shopping cities in the world! Are you ready to shop like it’s your job? From enormous department stores to specialist shopping streets – including designer, diamonds and flagship high street stores – you better leave some room in your suitcase! Madison Avenue Madison Avenue…

FOOD: GIGIS CUCINA

We walk through the doors without a reservation – it looks busy but the waitress is quick to find room and set us up a table for two. The atmosphere is relaxed yet sophisticated and the food is affordable quality. I like the open kitchen where diners can witness the chefs cooking in real time,…

TRAVEL: BERWICK STREET

Shopping Soho style… Words: Jessica Fogarty This famous London shopping street is transforming! Work in new underway to extend the cobbles, making room for even more businesses in Berwick. The street is home to one of the capital’s oldest markets and is conveniently located on the walking route from Shaftesbury Avenue to Oxford Street. Work…

TRAVEL: SEVEN DIALS, LONDON

Covent Garden’s hidden shopping village… Seven Dials brings you seven streets of independent boutiques, premium brands, indulgent beauty and grooming salons, bustling bars, unique restaurants and luxury hotels. Centred on a towering monument, the Seven Dials village is just a five minute walk from Covent Garden tube station. It’s an ideal destination for a winter…