Our Honest Guide to Renting Cars on Holiday Quick Answer: What Should You Know Before Hiring a Car Abroad? If you’re planning to hire a car abroad, the most important things to check are whether you need a credit card, what insurance is included, whether additional drivers cost extra and whether the vehicle is suitable for the terrain you’ll be driving on. We almost always compare prices using Discover Cars and choose our vehicle based on where we’ll be exploring, not simply the cheapest option. Is It […]

Why This pretty Scottish Island Completely Stole Our Hearts Quick Answer: Is the Isle of Skye Worth Visiting? Absolutely. In fact, if somebody asked me to name the most breathtaking place I’ve ever visited in the UK, the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands would be right at the very top of the list. We’ve travelled to some incredible places, but there is something about Scotland that gets under your skin. The dramatic mountains, mirror-like lochs, rugged coastline and constantly changing scenery make it feel almost […]

An Honest Local’s Guide to England’s Riviera Is Torquay Worth Visiting? Absolutely. Torquay is one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations for good reason. With beautiful beaches, palm-lined promenades, coastal walks, watersports, family attractions, excellent restaurants and easy access to Dartmoor National Park, there is something for almost everyone. It isn’t perfect. Like many coastal towns, Torquay has its challenges. But having lived here for most of my life, I can honestly say that the things that keep people returning far outweigh the negatives. Why Trust […]

Travel Tips, Packing Advice and Everything We Wish We’d Known Before We Went Planning a Greek Island holiday? Whether you’re visiting Corfu, Rhodes, Crete, Kos, Zakynthos, Kefalonia or one of the many smaller islands, Greece remains one of the best destinations in Europe for couples seeking sunshine, beautiful beaches, fantastic food and a slower pace of life. My husband and I have visited several Greek Islands over the years and have picked up plenty of useful Greek Island travel tips along the way. From the best time […]