Ruth Brindle

1 week ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Ruth Brindle

Great food, fascinating history, jaw-dropping sights – there’s a lot to enjoy in this corner of LondonIf you’re a fan of the royals and history look no further than Kensington where even some of the lampposts are topped by a crown. I noticed this as I sat enjoying a sumptuous afternoon tea in the Origin restaurant in the Royal Garden Hotel, which sits beside one of London’s most sumptuous palaces, a home to members of the royal family past and present.

2 months ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Ruth Brindle

Anna Maria Island is a true gem with plenty of charm“Let’s see if they will play with us,” said Captain Chris on a dolphin tour in Egmont Key in Florida. We had spotted dolphins along the way in the bay, but not too close up. Then he upped the speed of our vessel to create a wake. Eyes peeled, we searched the water then, “Yes!” – three dolphins indeed decided to have some fun with us and swim along the rear of the boat, diving up and down to our squeals of delight.

2 months ago | londonworld.com | Ruth Brindle

Anna Maria Island is a true gem with plenty of charm“Let’s see if they will play with us,” said Captain Chris on a dolphin tour in Egmont Key in Florida. We had spotted dolphins along the way in the bay, but not too close up. Then he upped the speed of our vessel to create a wake. Eyes peeled, we searched the water then, “Yes!” – three dolphins indeed decided to have some fun with us and swim along the rear of the boat, diving up and down to our squeals of delight.

Jan 30, 2025 | hemeltoday.co.uk | Ruth Brindle

This surfing hot spot on Florida’s Atlantic coast has plenty of charmDriving a golf cart along the sands of New Smyrna Beach felt like the ultimate laid-back, free and easy activity to enjoy at this distinctly ‘old Florida-style’ destination. Holidaymakers, and particularly surfers, flock to the town’s barrier island beside the Atlantic Ocean named as one of the best surf destinations in America to ride the waves by Surfer magazine.

Oct 17, 2024 | hemeltoday.co.uk | Ruth Brindle

From a giant polka dot pumpkin to a rampaging Godzilla and the World of Tim Burton, there’s so much half term fun on offer hereHigh Street Kensington is set to become London’s Halloween capital this half term with a week-long, spook-filled programme between October 25 and 31.