Recent Articles in Holidays

Grenoble, France
Jul 2, 2013

Grenoble is the flattest city in France – perfect for walking, pushing buggies or cycling around the city’s many attractions as Anne Coates discovered during a recent visit.

Berlin: city break
Jun 10, 2013

From night life to history, architecture to graffitti, Berlin has so much to offer on a city break as Olivia Coates discovered on a visit with her friend, Charlotte Oram.

Club Med: Opio en Provence
May 7, 2013

Anne Coates had never experienced an all-inclusive holiday before, so took the opportunity to find out for herself what Cub Med has to offer on a short press trip to Opio en Provence.

Holiday in Liguria, Italy
Feb 1, 2013

Whether taking children or disappearing for a romantic weekend, the area on the coastal region of north west Italy known as Liguria, seems to tick all the boxes. It includes well-known destinations as well as hidden gems, sandy beaches, good weather and excellent food, writes Lucy Daltroff.

Venice – a city for older offspring
Nov 28, 2012

Venice is a well-known city for romance but what about taking a teenager there for a cultural city break? Lucy Daltroff went to check it out.

Summer in Pertisau at Hotel Wiesenhof
Jul 23, 2012

Anne Coates last visited Hotel Wiesenhof in Pertisau, Austria at the end of March when the snow was still in evidence. Hoiidaying this time with Olivia and Harriet in July, the sun didn't always shine, but the welcome was very warm.

Camber Sands Holiday Park – activities
May 7, 2012

Bad weather meant Olivia Coates and Olivia Leigh were dependent on the indoor activities at the Camber Sands Holiday Park which has four pools and organised activities for children.

Park Resorts – Camber Sands Holiday Park
May 6, 2012

Olivia Coates and Olivia Leigh took their two year old daughters, Harriet and Evie  to Park Resorts Camber Sands Holiday Park for a short break. Here Olivia Coates reviews the accommodation.

Luxembourg – a city with hidden depths
May 2, 2012

Luxembourg is a fairly undiscovered gem in Europe and perfect for a city break, writes Anne Coates.

The restaurant at Hotel Wiesenhof
Apr 13, 2012

At the Hotel Wiesenhof dining en famille is no problem – in fact they have designated areas for all different sizes of families and the chef makes sure everyone is happy with their food.

The Karwendel Spa at Hotel Wiesenhof
Apr 7, 2012

Hotel Wiesenhof's Karwendel Spa has breathtaking views of the Karwendel massif as well as excellent facilities for guests including a range of saunas and steam baths.

Hotel Wiesenhof, Pertisau, Austria
Apr 4, 2012

Overlooking the breathtaking Lake Achensee on one side and the Alpenpark Karwendel – Tirol's largest nature park –  the Hotel Wiesenhof offers the best of winter and summer vacations – it is truly a holiday destination for all seasons as Anne Coates discovered on a recent visit.