You know the story, you get drunk, wake up, realize your driver’s license is gone, then a $6,947 bill for your first-class trip to Maldives arrives. Ok, maybe the last part isn’t the result of most Friday evenings, but it’s what William George Armstrong found after his night out. “Thank you so

Gold Cup - Horse Racing's Greatest Show, Gambling and 'Going for Gold'  - Gold Cup at Cheltenham - Most important event on horse racing calendar   - Gold Cup trophy contains 10 ounces of gold - Today’s prize is worth over £9,000 in gold terms - £600 million bets on horses, 220,000 pints of

The Cotswolds has long been officially designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, and many of the properties here match the good looks of their surroundings. One such place is Ellenborough Park Hotel, a gorgeous five star manor house located near Cheltenham Spa. With 60 bedrooms and suites

If you haven’t been to Cheltenham, I really recommend a visit. Known as the cultural centre of the Cotswolds, it’s a very elegant Regency spa town with buildings dating from the 18th and 19th century. You can still visit Pittville Pump Rooms to taste the waters and wander around the Grade II listed

One of the things I enjoy most in life is the opportunity to explore places I've never visited before, so when I was offered the chance to spend a weekend at a Mercure hotel, I practically bit off the hand of the lovely PR chap that contacted me. Weekend hotel breaks are my most favourite thing