Planning a King Charles Caribbean tour autumn? Follow the royal route through the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua, with must-see sights, smart hotel picks and practical tips for travelling between each stop.
Author: Ben Lloyd
I'm a keen traveller, professional copywriter and novelist.
The Princess Greenland cruise is back!
After ice disrupted our 2024 Greenland cruise, we never stopped hoping to return to extraordinary Nanortalik. Now Princess Cruises has added Greenland back to its 2028 schedule with a Fire & Ice sailing aboard Caribbean Princess. With Misstep set in this remarkable destination, the timing feels perfect. Could you join us on this unforgettable adventure?
Why you should absolutely stay in a low-grade budget hotel before your cruise
Before your cruise, skip the posh pre-stay and embrace a budget cruise hotel. It saves money for port fun, supports low-paid workers, shows you how the other half live, and makes you grateful for your ship’s luxury. Plus, it’s excellent material for dinner party stories.
Stansted Airport hotels and parking: The best options explained
Flying from Stansted? Compare the best airport hotels, official parking, Purple Parking, Maple Manor and I Love Meet and Greet. We explain which hotels are genuinely walkable, how to use the free long-stay shuttle from Novotel, and why official medium-stay parking is often worth paying more for.
Best Premier Inn hotels in England: 10 budget stays worth booking
Premier Inn is the UK’s dependable budget chain, and these ten hotels show exactly why. From Heathrow and Gatwick stopovers to central London hubs and handy city bases, this guide picks the best Premier Inn hotel options in England for travellers who want value, location and no-nonsense comfort.
Top 5 fire safe holiday destinations in Europe(ish)
Looking for safe holiday destinations for popular European destinations? Here are five fire-free European swaps for Athens, Lisbon, Sardinia, Bordeaux and Madrid, with better alternatives for a summer fakecation.
London dark tourism: five of the weirdest deaths in the capital
London dark tourism gets gloriously weird in this tour of five of the capital’s strangest deaths. From the Baker’s Maid at Pudding Lane to the Great Beer Flood, a Soho choking, Britain’s first pedestrian fatality and a coffin-related tragedy in Kensal Green, this article maps London’s most bizarre dark history.
London unlocked this autumn: Save on Thistle Hotels (including Heathrow Terminal 5)
Discover Thistle’s Autumn Sale, including the thistle london heathrow terminal 5 hotel. Save up to 30% on flexible rates, with one-night stays available at Heathrow Terminal 5 and Luton Airport. It’s a smart, money-saving choice for early flights, late arrivals, or a stress-free pre-airport stopover this autumn.
Best holiday read 2026: A Sky Full of Ashes
Looking for the best holiday read this summer? A Sky Full of Ashes by Benjamin Lloyd is a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller perfect for beach days, poolside lounging and long-haul flights. An Amazon Top 10 bestseller and entrant for the 10th annual Kindle Storyteller Award, it’s a page-turner packed with tension, atmosphere and redemption.
Best hotels near Waterloo Station London (2026 Guide)
Planning a stay in London near Waterloo? Whether you’re heading out on a cruise from Southampton or just exploring the city, we’ve rounded up the best hotels near Waterloo station — from cheap and cheerful budget picks to spectacular riverside luxury. There’s something here for every budget and every type of traveller.
