Author: Helen Barklam
Helen Barklam
Helen is a journalist, writer and blogger with more than 25 years experience. Helen has worked in a wide range of different sectors, including health and wellness, sport, travel, digital marketing, home design and business and finance.
If you’re a foodie looking for the best dining experiences in London, Westminster restaurants are officially top of the list! A recent study has named Westminster as the number one area in the capital for food enthusiasts, with a staggering 3,838.44 restaurants per 100,000 people. London’s rich and diverse food scene has long been one of the city’s main attractions, but this new data highlights the best spots to satisfy every craving. Conducted by London Tickets and Tours, the research ranked the top 10 boroughs in London based on the number of dining options available. By analysing Bing Maps data,…
Aardvark Safaris, the renowned independent safari specialist, has launched an exciting lineup of new African safaris with a collection of lavish camps and lodges across Sub-Saharan Africa. These highly anticipated additions, which opened this summer, offer travellers the chance to immerse themselves in some of the most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth, with further refurbishments set to debut this autumn. Tanzania’s Ultimate Private Island EscapeFor those craving barefoot luxury, Bawe Island in Tanzania opened in June 2024, offering a tropical haven just 15 minutes from Stone Town by speedboat—or, for a touch of celebrity flair, by helicopter. This opulent…
Autumn travellers seeking a secluded escape can now immerse themselves in Estonia’s vast woodlands, with ÖÖD Hotels leading the way in luxury forest getaways. Known for their mirrored cabins that blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings, ÖÖD Hotels provide a stylish and serene retreat for those looking to experience Estonia’s breathtaking landscapes. Over half of Estonia is covered in woodlands, and autumn is the perfect time to experience it. The ÖÖD Laheranna cabins, nestled in the scenic Lahemaa National Park, offer a perfect balance of style and solitude. These mirrored hideaways blend seamlessly into the forest, providing guests with a…
RateHawk, the B2B booking platform, has announced a strategic partnership with GIATA, aiming to enhance the hotel mapping solution provided by GIATA’s MultiCodes. RateHawk, which offers travel professionals access to more than 2.6 million hotels globally, will play a key role in expanding the accuracy and depth of GIATA’s database. This partnership will see RateHawk recommending GIATA as its preferred mapping provider, boosting data precision across platforms. GIATA’s MultiCodes solution is recognised as the world’s largest hotel mapping database, designed to resolve data inconsistencies in the travel sector by assigning a unique code to each hotel property. The collaboration with…
A new report from Avis car rental has revealed Luxembourg as Europe’s ultimate destination for travellers seeking to make the most of their holiday time. The study, which looked at airport transfers and queue times at key tourist attractions, crowned Luxembourg as the most time-efficient city in Europe, allowing visitors to spend less time waiting and more time exploring. The study conducted by Avis car rental found that Luxembourg is a dream for time-conscious tourists. With an impressively short 12-minute drive from the airport to the city centre and the lowest Tripadvisor Queue Score on the continent, this compact city…
Australia’s first luxury hotel, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, is set to reveal its newlook conference and event spaces following a $60 million AUD refurbishment. This iconic hotel, located in the heart of Sydney’s bustling Central Business District (CBD), has long been a prestigious destination for hosting international events, and its modernised facilities aim to cement its status as the top choice for conferencing and luxury experiences in Australia. With 436 newly renovated rooms and suites, spread across 15 storeys, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth stands as the largest single brick structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Originally opened in the 1960s as Sydney’s first…
Air Canada has announced it will resume direct flights from London Heathrow to Ottawa starting on 31 March 2025. The new Air Canada flights, which are set to operate four times a week, is a welcome boost for both business and leisure travellers, offering a direct connection to Canada’s capital after years of limited access. This announcement signals the airline’s commitment to expanding its transatlantic routes and meeting the growing demand for seamless travel between the UK and Canada. As the gateway to one of Canada’s most culturally rich and scenic cities, this new direct service promises to make Ottawa…
The Redwood Art Group, a leading force in fine art exhibitions and event production across the United States, has confirmed its much-anticipated return to Miami’s Wynwood Arts District this December. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami, two of the longest-running fairs of Miami Art Week, will once again set the stage at the MANA Wynwood Convention Center from 4th to 8th December 2024. Marking their 14th and 19th anniversaries respectively, Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will offer “Two Fairs Under One Roof”, with both events hosted at the expansive 150,000-square-foot indoor venue. Situated in the heart of Wynwood, renowned…
Travel booking platform RateHawk has announced a key appointment as it strengthens its presence in the UK and Ireland. Iain Raeper has been named as the Area Manager for Scotland, joining RateHawk’s growing commercial team. Raeper brings more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, having held senior roles in sales, business development, and partnership building across major companies including If Only, EFR Travel Group, and ONEE Luxury Travel. In his new role, Raeper will focus on acquiring new clients, supporting key accounts, and fostering relationships within the travel trade in Scotland. Chantal Tomlinson, RateHawk’s Head of Business…
Central Park has been crowned the most Instagram-worthy location in New York City, with more than 8.76 million posts celebrating its scenic beauty and cultural significance. This iconic green space, a National Historic Landmark since 1962, has starred in more than 230 films, including Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) and 13 Going on 30 (2004). Westgate New York Grand Central Hotel has conducted a study analysing Instagram posts tagged at key NYC landmarks, revealing the top ten most picturesque locations. Taking second place is the dazzling Times Square, with over 5.39 million posts. Known for its neon…