WWT Slimbridge is a 100-acre wetland wildlife reserve near Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, England on the eastern side of the estuary of the River Severn. The reserve, set up by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, opened in November 1946. The Slimbridge 2020 project plans to transform Slimbridge Wetlands Centre with a series of new and immers...

The Boutique Hotel Alhambra & Villa Augusta, which is located on the relatively unknown island of Lošinj, has introduced a five- course vegan degustation menu with wine pairings at the hotel's Restaurant Alfred Keller. Executive Chef Thomas Brasleret has created a menu using organic, locally sourced ingredients that gives prominence to plant ba...

El Hierro, which is the second smallest of the Canary Islands after La Graciosa and a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2000El, aims to become the first island that is 100% sustainable. The island of 268 square kilometres has almost 11,000 inhabitants and its volcanic landscapes, swimming areas and pleasant year-round climate make this quiet and compa...

It hit home just how really good the current revival of Mary Poppins when it had ended. As we all swarmed out of a Prince Edward Theatre (packed to the rafters) I overheard any number of loud and glowing impromptu reviews. People who clearly did not know each other were sharing the joy at what they had just been part of. The very diverse nature of ...

Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and verdant green pastures dotted with cattle, Piedmont (which means 'at the foot of the mountain') in the Northwest corner of Italy has a terrain that lends itself to producing superior cheeses and world-renowned wines. It also boasts picturesque villages and thriving cities-albeit smaller than cities such as Rom...

Planning a holiday in Scotland and looking for accommodation that stands out from the crowd? Then you may want to consider award-winning Rossmor Bed & Breakfast at Grantown-on-Spey. ​ HotelsCombined, the Australian-based hotel price comparison website owned by KAYAK, has selected Rossmor to receive its Recognition of Excellence Award for 2020. ...