Cathy Toogood

Manchester

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance travel journalist. Proud Mancunian. Words in @telegraphtravel, @IndyTravel, @timestravel, @travelweekly and more. Contact: [email protected]

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Articles

chic retreat with a rooftop pool

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Cathy Toogood
a historic Mexican hideaway in glorious grounds

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Cathy Toogood

At the end of the 19th century, Merida in Mexico was said to be home to more millionaires than anywhere else in the world, thanks to the henequen industry. Known as the "green gold of the Yucatan", the leaf fibre of henequen (an agave) was used to make rope and twine on grand haciendas (estates).
a boho beachside base with a focus on wellness

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Cathy Toogood

When Nômade Tulum was conceived, the hotel committed to preserving 60 per cent of the jungle land it was built on. This means that its 99 rooms, treehouses, tents and suites are scattered among palm trees with winding sandy paths between them - and it's quite easy to get lost while wandering back from a dip or margarita on the beach.
The family-friendly American beach resort only the locals know

2 months ago | thetimes.com | Cathy Toogood
The luxury Mexico adventure perfect for solo female travellers

2 months ago | thetimes.com | Cathy Toogood
Why a Greek island interrail adventure is perfect for families

Jan 11, 2025 | thetimes.com | Cathy Toogood
Ultra-luxe or super saver? How to see South Korea on any budget

Nov 26, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Cathy Toogood

Keen to see South Korea? We round up the tours for every budget…Call it the K-pop effect, the surge in popularity of films and TV shows such as Squid Games and Pachinko, or the global spread of a food culture that includes kimchi, Korean fried chicken and rice-based bibimbap. Whatever the reason, South Korea is sparking more interest from travellers while remaining off the mass tourism trail.
Why Barbados is the ideal island for a family break

Nov 22, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Cathy Toogood

Is flying long-haul really worth the hassle for a family holiday? Cathy Toogood finds out on a child-friendly break to BarbadosMummy, why do we live in England?” my 10-year-old daughter asks incredulously as we lounge on a swimming platform in the Caribbean Sea.
How to plot a city break in Washington DC

Nov 4, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Cathy Toogood

As all eyes fall on Washington DC for the US election, explore a surprising city packed with political intrigueClick here to download and save as a PDF“When people notice that the Obamas are here, there’s suddenly a mad rush for the bathroom as you can catch a glimpse of them on the way,” says Rina Rapuano, director of marketing and PR for L’Ardente restaurant, with a smile.
We took 26 trains with a toddler – now we're hooked on no-fly holidays

Sep 25, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Cathy Toogood |Emma Featherstone

Spotting cobalt blue flashes of flying fish as we sailed towards the Greek city of Patras was a highlight of this year’s summer holiday for my 10-year-old daughter, May. “They look like dragonflies!” she shrieked, grinning. Walking through Venice at 5.30am, during a thunderstorm, was a standout moment for my then two-year-old, now eight-year-old, son, Zac.