Full beam ahead for the weekend! Six of the best lighthouse holiday rentals

Just over 20 years ago on the Kentish coast, Dermot Cronin was retired as Britain’s last lighthouse keeper when automation took over. Many others were decommissioned and now operate as highly unusual self-catering or bed and breakfast establishments.  Here are six of the best… North Foreland lighthouse was home to Dermot Cronin, Britain’s last lighthouse … Read more

Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal

Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal after the city limits the unlicensed leasing of homes The city council has placed a 90 day limit on the unlicensed leasing of homes Licences can only be given if he lodging has its own, independent entrance It is estimated the new rule could render about … Read more

The Catalan firework festival that will make your Barcelona camping holiday go with a bang

There can be few better holiday moments than the sight of one’s children screaming in terror as explosions light the air all around, followed by an evacuation sequence that brings to mind Saving Private Ryan. It had started tamely enough. While spending a week at the Vilanova Park campsite, about 30 miles south of Barcelona, … Read more