Debbie Ward

It’s Friday night and a DJ is playing Ibiza tracks at Coast Cafe. Beyond the open doors, drinkers sip Aperol Spritz at tables on the pebble Sussex beach and fire jugglers ready themselves for sunset. It could be Brighton, but it isn’t.

“See that?” Paul gestures with a nod towards a pair of men at the exit to a 1960s-built shopping precinct. There are few tour leaders who would draw their clients’ attention to public displays of drug use, but Paul Stewart is no ordinary guide...

When British-Nigerian chef Lerato Umah-Shaylor moved to Eastbourne, she began sharing her culinary heritage through cooking classes and supper clubs on the coast.

Forget labels about disinfection measures, the pandemic has changed what we want from hotel rooms in more profound ways, says top designer Francesca Muzio. It’s all about a shift in what we value and how we work....

As Australia prepares to finally open back up to tourism, Debbie Ward looks at how you can make sure a trip Down Under really counts by having a positive impact.

These historic structures, worthy of Rapunzel, hide beautiful self-catering boltholes restored by The Landmark Trust.

You can buy a private island for a fraction of the price of a Mayfair pad – and it may be a sounder investment than a superyacht. [Article for Mayfair Times on the pandemic-fuelled rise of island shopping].

The mass cancelation of the well-loved Christmas pantomime is a heavy financial blow to British theaters, but what exactly is “panto?” Article for Fodor's American-slanted audience

British wines are now attracting international acclaim, so it’s the perfect time to visit our vineyards. Many are open for tours and tastings, while some offer more unique visitor experiences.

John Ingram was eight years old when the Northern Lights made an unusually spectacular visit south. His Mum woke him so that he could watch the reds and purples from her bedroom window as they danced over some Walsall railway sheds…

The woods are heady with the smell of incense and the sounds of drumming as I pick my way between the glowing embers of campfires. Beneath a sacred tree, candles reflect in a puddle of rum poured by a vodou pilgrim...

The Christmas markets cruising season will soon be in full swing. When you’ve had your fill of glühwein in souvenir mugs it’s easy to sidestep Europe’s more touristy markets to shop for vintage goods, contemporary designs and quality foodstuffs...

This Elizabethan mansion – once home to celebrated gardener William Robinson – sits prettily within a thousand acres. Homegrown produce enhances dishes in the Michelin-starred restaurant...

Interview-based feature on trends in luxury spa and wellness breaks

With Valentine’s Day and Feb 29 looming, here are some unique places to propose in the UK... Content writing for BAi360 viewing tower, also used for promotion by other UK attractions mentioned.