Credit crunch, downturn, depression…it really is all doom and gloom everywhere you look

This is a truly unique British institution which you cannot find anywhere around the world, unless it is a replica of course The term 'pub' is a shortened version of Popular Public House and has been around in one from or another since Roman times

You have booked a hard-earned week's holiday in London and are now wondering how to plan the itinerary But the problem is what to see

I am amazed at some travellers and mildly shocked at how ready they are to reserve a serviced apartment without asking in-depth questions You would not buy a television without finding out its screen size, colour controls etc

A few weeks ago a secretary telephoned me in absolute desperation She was desperately searching for accommodation in central London for some VIPs from abroad