Posted on May 01, 2012 by admin

When Snatch – the Guy Ritchie gangster film – first came out, my wife and I were excited. But for two very different reasons. I’m a big fan of Guy Ritchie, and – after seeing Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels – I couldn’t wait to see his new film. My wife? She heard Brad [...]

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

Do you – like Derek Zoolander- ever wonder if there’s more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking? And do you happen to be female but erm, broke? If you’re nodding your head/ batting your eyelashes right now, it’s time to form an orderly queue – there’s a new travel and dating website on [...]

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

    Heading to France this summer? You may not realise, but new laws will make breathalyser equipment compulsory for all cars on French roads from July 1st.  Anyone found driving without the equipment will face a fine of 11 euro (£9.20). All devices will have to comply with safety standards set out by French [...]

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

  Just booked your Faro car hire and getting ready for a sunny getaway?  If you’re planning to do a lot of driving, you’ll need to be aware of recent changes to the toll road system in Portugal. What should I know about the toll system? At the moment there are two types of roads [...]

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

  Check your airline’s website if you’re due to fly to Spain or Portugal tomorrow – flights to both countries are set to be disrupted over the next few days due to strikes. Spanish airline Iberia will be cancelling a large number of flights tomorrow, including its services between Heathrow and Madrid, following the decision [...]

Posted on April 04, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

Alicante is one of those rare cities that combines a rich history with a booming modern outlook. The City of Lights has more than three thousand years of history, from ancient Greek traders to Spanish conquerors, and also boasts a thriving economy and tourist industry. If you decide to visit this beautiful city, here are [...]