Worth having even so, Malc. It's amazing how often a trip coincides with a chance to use public transport. It's wet and windy and I need to get home - oh, look, there's a bus due in fi… (View Post)

After yesterday's discussion of Blackpool, some (@rochdalepioneers ?) may be interested in this local story today about the conversion of old B&Bs into hotel and apartment uses: https://www.… (View Post)

Out of curiousity, who do you mean by 'you' here? The British? Turbotubbs specifically? Posters on this site? (If the latter, I hope they are picking up on my holiday recommendations. It wi… (View Post)

My mother-in-law was paying for it. At least, paying for it for her children and their families. In a you-can't-take-it-with-you gesture. Now, I have multiple issues with Centerparcs beyond the … (View Post)

I went to Center Parcs with an extended family group of my inlaws ast week. "Welcome to Center parc's!" the chalkboard in the villa cheerily announced. My wife quietly removed the apos… (View Post)