Something Different

I am pleased to announce that Richard Field is the third winner of our Travel Guide of the Month Awards with his guide 24 hours in Hong Kong - the best day of your life. Congratulations Richard, a £50 Amazon voucher is on its way to you.

 You can read Richard’s winning guide here: 

24 hours in Hong Kong - the best day of your life

All entrants who successfully named the city in our recent ABode Manchester competition were entered into a free prize draw.

The third Travel Guide of the Month nominations have now been decided. Take a look at the guides below and make sure that you vote to help your favourite win this month’s prize.

There are times when a week sitting by the pool with a Shirley Temple just won’t cut it; times when you need a grander escape.

We are giving Simonseeks readers the chance to win a fabulous Soul on Fire night at ABode Manchester, one of my recommended hotels.

Thinking of going to Venice? You should.

 Scuba diving offers and opportunity to explore the beauty of the ocean up close: from spotting rainbow coloured fish to exploring a shipwreck or cave, scuba diving is pure adventure.

With Christmas fast approaching, all those sparkling lights, glittering baubles and champagne fuelled parties have got us in the mood for some glamour: destinations that ooze sophisticated opulence

 A recent UN Biodiversity Convention ended with a stark warning: that biodiversity loss would become unavoidable unless strict measures are imposed.

 Wine tourism is an ever booming industry. The lure of getting away from it all for a week of lush green vineyards and fine vino is one few can resist.