Archive of articles from 2012
Editor’s blog: My top 5 travel highlights of 2012
I can’t believe 2012 is nearly over! It seems like yesterday that I was writing my packing list for my biggest adventure to date – climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro – and daydreaming of sunnier climes. Here are my top five travel highlights of 2012; the experiences and holidays that I cannot recommend enough.
Editor’s blog: The View from The Shard
Gazing out over London from the top of The Shard – London’s newest (and tallest) landmark – is like looking out over a child’s toy town.
Editor’s blog: London's tastiest tour
Did you know that a single cocoa bean has more antioxidants in it than anything else on the planet? (I now plan to tell myself that every time I indulge in just one more square).
Editor’s blog: Hainan Island, the new Hawaii?
Hainan Island is on track to become one of the world’s leading tourist destinations by 2021, rivalling the likes of Singapore and Malaysia.
Editor’s blog: big brands branch out into the hotel sector
Right now, it seems that every big brand out there is attempting to break in to the hotel industry.
Editor’s blog: My quintessentially British afternoon
In the spirit of celebrating all that is great about London as it enjoys its moment in the global spotlight, I decided to pay a visit to one of the capital’s oldest, and most glamorous, institutions – Harrods.
Editor’s blog: Up at the O2
Fancy climbing an icon? Today, a gloriously sunny day in London, seemed like the opportune time to try out one of the capital’s newest attractions – ‘Up at the 02’ – a new experience allowing visitors to scale the 02 Arena in Greenwich.
Editor’s blog: Here come the super-yachts…
A transformation has been happening before my very eyes as I sit at my window-facing desk in South Quay.
Five minutes with…Simon Reeve
Adventurer, broadcaster and best-selling author Simon Reeve has travelled extensively in more than 100 countries.
Five minutes with… Charley Boorman
Travel writer, entertainer and modern-day adventurer Charley Boorman is preparing to set out on his next jaunt.
Five minutes with… Monty Halls
Monty Halls's latest series sees him joining a Cornish fishing fleet that has lasted over 700 years. We caught up with him for a quick five minute chat about his travels…
London 2012: what will the impact be on UK tourism?
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games promises to be one of the most significant – and spectacular – events in London’s history.
Editor’s blog: Interview with Felicity Aston, the first woman to cross the Antarctic alone
Imagine being in the middle of a barren, white landscape in bitterly cold, sub-zero conditions for 59 days – completely alone…
Editor’s blog: highlights from the Destinations Travel Show
Are you an intrepid traveller looking for inspiration for your next trip? If so then get on down to Destinations – The Holiday and Travel Show at Earls Court this February 2nd to 5th.
Editor’s blog: top travel trends of 2012
Sarah Gibbons, Travelbite editor, pinpoints the trends of 2012 and the changing landscape of the travel industry:
