Edward Stephens

Taste of luxury at Center Parcs new-look lodges

IT was a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve and six of us were preparing to welcome in 2009 after enjoying a sumptuous meal.Read

Brittany camp perfect for kids' maiden voyage abroad

I USED to travel at every possible opportunity – by convincing myself that railway stations, docks and airports were gateways to heaven.Read

Recession-busting Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian Jade

THREE different continents, four capitals of the ancient world and three of the original Seven Wonders of the World add up to an outstanding winter-warmer cruise that is a terrific recession-buster.Read

Vin-tastic night of comfort and style

IT WAS the stressed parents’ version of the Great Escape…Read

Avensis adventure

WHEN Toyota designed and built its new Avensis it must have been aiming to take sales from a number of prestige German models.Read

Titanic voyage is trip of a lifetime

THE 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is to be marked in three years time with a once in a lifetime cruise following the ship’s original route.Read

A supermini with style and sporting flair

THINK Mazda, think sporty and dynamic. The Japanese car company has made an enviable name for itself by producing a range of cars with a sporting bias.Read

Cool drop head gorgeous Audi

IF there is one country in the world where a convertible is almost guaranteed to be a best seller it’s Britain.Read

Magical Thailand a paradise of natural beauty

THAILAND’S Tongsai Bay was a luxurious haven of beauty, tranquillity and serenity – until my wife found the swimming pool at the end of the balcony.Read

£2,500 puts firm in the fast lane!

A KIND-hearted Erdington fast fit centre is getting in the pink after donating £2,500 to Breast Cancer Care.Read

Classic comeback

AFFLUENT motorists hit by the recession are ditching their supercar rides in favour of a taste of classic British motoring.Read

What a G-r8 drive!

WHEN Audi launched its R8 supercar it was rumoured that it would be the last of its kind, bearing in mind the trend for more economical cars, not to mention the global recession.Read

Electric cars: Birmingham road test

THIS time next year electric cars could be a common sight on the streets of Birmingham if the bid for Government money to turn the second city into “electric city” is successful.Read

Greek airline planning new flights from Birmingham airport

A GREEK airline is to launch its first services from Britain – with direct flights from Birmingham to Athens and Jeddah.Read

Five star holiday village in East Anglia lives up to expectations

IT’S happened to all of us at some stage in our lives. You book a holiday, spend months looking forward to it and when the moment finally arrives – it gets ruined by rain.Read

Renting apartment a practical and stylish way to enjoy London

HMMM... now let’s Think.Read

More to Sri Lanka than golden beaches

SRI Lanka is an island famed for its golden sandy beaches stretching for hundreds of miles, shaded by palm trees and cool crystal-clear waters.Read

Birmingham's drivers are greenest in UK

MOTORISTS in Birmingham have driven into the lead as the UK’s greenest drivers.Read

Reel in Citroen's Nemo Multispace

A COMPACT MPV based on the tiny Nemo van is being introduced by Citroen for less than £10,000.Read

Citroen launch electric C1 ev'ie

A MODIFIED Citroen C1 has become the first four-seat electric car to go on sale in Britain.Read

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